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FitDesk vs Exercise.com: Which is right for gym owners and personal trainers?

Exercise.com is a custom-branded platform bundling a website, app, workout delivery, and payments — sold via custom quote. Here's a factual look at how the two compare — features, pricing, and where each one fits best.

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Feature comparison: FitDesk vs Exercise.com

Side-by-side breakdown of core CRM capabilities.

FeatureFitDeskExercise.com
Client/contact database with tags & status
Notes per client
Calendar view (sessions, follow-ups, renewals)
Mobile-responsive web appPlus native branded app
Stripe payment status in client profile
CSV import (Mindbody, spreadsheets)Concierge migration
Referral tracking (who referred whom)
Package tracker (sessions used / remaining)
No-show tracker + automated reminders
Renewal nudge automationsCustom build
Lead funnel (Discovery → Proposal → Enrolled)Custom build
Onboarding checklist per clientCustom build
Email sequence builder
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Which one should you pick?

Choose Exercise.com if…

  • You want a fully white-labeled iOS/Android app and website bundled with your CRM.
  • You have budget for a custom build and a multi-month implementation.
  • Workout delivery and ecommerce are central to your business model.

Choose FitDesk if…

  • You want to be running today, not after a 60-day custom buildout.
  • You don't need a branded mobile app — a fast, mobile-friendly web CRM is enough.
  • You want transparent pricing instead of a custom quote.

Pricing: FitDesk vs Exercise.com

Exercise.com

  • Custom
    Typically several hundred per month, plus setup.
    Quote only
  • Setup
    Onboarding and branded app build.
    One-time fee

FitDesk

  • Free
    Up to 25 clients. All core CRM features.
    $0
  • Pro
    Unlimited clients, automations, email sequences.
    $29/mo
  • Studio
    Multi-trainer, advanced reporting.
    $79/mo

Pricing approximate and subject to change — check each vendor's site for current rates.

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