Gymdesk (formerly Martial Arts on Rails) is a straightforward, well-reviewed management platform for small gyms, martial arts schools and studios. It bundles memberships, billing, attendance, digital waivers and member communication into a clean interface that is quick to set up, with pricing tiered by member count.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Easy to set up and use
- Strong all-in-one feature set for the price
- Fast, helpful live-chat support
Cons
- – Dedicated mobile app is limited
- – No phone support line
- – Some reports of unexpected charges
What users really rate it
Our 4.8/5 consensus is weighted by review volume across the public sources below (captured Jul 2026). We aggregate the numbers rather than send you off to a single site.
| Source | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| Capterra | 4.8 / 5 | 148 |
| G2 | 4.8 / 5 | 21 |
| Consensus | 4.8 / 5 | 169 total |
Gymdesk pricing
Gymdesk starts around $75/mo for its smallest tier and scales by active member count, with a 30-day free trial. Pricing is publicly listed, which makes it easy to budget compared with quote-only competitors.
Key features
- Recurring billing
- Class scheduling & booking
- Member mobile app
- Free tier or free trial
- ◑ Workout & performance tracking (add-on/tier)
- Public starting price
How Gymdesk compares
See Gymdesk next to the other Gym Management Software we reviewed:
PushPressOur score 89/100 · 4.8/5 users
Exercise.comOur score 85/100 · 4.4/5 users
WodifyOur score 83/100 · 4.5/5 users
WellnessLivingOur score 83/100 · 4.4/5 users
See the full Gym Management Software comparison
Gymdesk head-to-head
Direct comparisons with the alternatives buyers weigh most:
Gymdesk FAQ
What was Gymdesk called before?
It was previously known as Martial Arts on Rails, reflecting its roots serving martial arts schools before broadening to gyms and studios.
Does Gymdesk have a free trial?
Yes, a 30-day free trial. Pricing then scales by member count starting around $75/mo.
How we rate Gymdesk. The user rating is a consensus we calculate across public review platforms (weighted by volume); our score is a transparent 100-point rubric. We may earn a commission if you sign up through our link, at no cost to you — it never affects our rating. Read our methodology →
Ready to try Gymdesk?
Check current pricing and plans on the official site.