Gym software compared
How InCharge compares.
Using Mindbody, ABC Fitness, Glofox or WellnessLiving, or choosing between them? Here is how InCharge compares with each for a gym in Canada, feature by feature, with sources.
United States, since 2001
InCharge vs Mindbody
Canadian bank debits run on Stripe, cannot be taken through its online store, and are not retried when they fail. Challenges and training programs come from third parties.
United States, since 1981
InCharge vs ABC Fitness
Compared on ABC Ignite. Its member app comes in four levels: in-app booking needs Connect or Total, and training programs and health sync need Coach or Total.
Ireland, owned by ABC Fitness since 2022
InCharge vs Glofox
Bank debits cover recurring dues and custom charges only. E-signed agreements and a branded app are add-ons, and door access needs the Boost or Elite plan.
Canada
InCharge vs WellnessLiving
Bank debit is an ACH add-on through Paysafe that needs separate approval. Door access and training programs are add-ons, and head office tools are on the Enterprise plan.
At a glance
InCharge and four others, side by side
| Feature | InCharge | Mindbody | ABC Fitness | Glofox | WellnessLiving |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank account billing in Canada | Yes, from chequing or savings accounts, including online sign-up | Run by Stripe; not through the online store; staff enter bank details | Yes | Recurring dues and custom charges only; through Stripe or GoCardless | ACH add-on through Paysafe; separate approval; US-dollar fees |
| Follow-up on declined payments | Yes, automatic retries and reminders | Cards only; failed bank debits get no retry or failure email | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Online sign-up with e-signed agreements | Yes, online, in the app or at the desk | Online click-to-agree; signature capture only in Business or branded app | Yes | E-signatures are an add-on | Yes |
| Door access control | Yes, full Passport Technologies integration and most gate systems | Through partners, including Passport Technologies, Brivo and Kisi | Yes | Passport and Kisi named; Boost or Elite plans only | Add-on; Brivo or Passport; partner fees separate |
| Training and nutrition programs | Yes, built from templates and favourites | Through a partner (Trainerize); separate subscription | Needs Engagement Coach or Total level (Trainerize) | Separate Trainerize app and plan; one-location studios only | FitBUILDER add-on; workouts only; logging needs white label |
| Reward points and challenges | Yes, points for visits, classes and activity, plus club challenges | Built-in points can’t be redeemed in apps; challenges through Perkville | Points through Perkville partner; challenges at Coach level | Visit badges; points through Perkville, not included in subscription | Business plan and up |
| Apple Health and Health Connect sync | Yes | No | At Coach or Total level | No | No |
| Built in Canada | Yes | No. US company, founded in California | No. US company, based in Frisco, Texas | No. Irish company, owned by ABC Fitness of Frisco, Texas | Yes. Thornhill, Ontario |
YesPartly, or with conditionsNo
From each company’s own website, help pages and app store listings, checked on 1 November 2026. Each comparison page lists its sources.
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