Book & Go vs Glofox
Sports club software vs boutique gym software. See how court booking, tournaments, and branded apps compare.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
A transparent look at 22 features across 6 categories.
| Feature | Book & Go | Glofox |
|---|---|---|
| Positioning & Business Model | ||
| Target Market | Sports clubs: court booking, tournaments, rankings, racket sports | Boutique gyms, fitness studios, and wellness businesses |
| White-Label Branded App | Fully branded app on App Store & Google Play — included on all plans | Custom Branded Member App included on Elite; optional add-on on Essential/Boost |
| Shared Mobile App | No shared app — each club gets its own branded app | ABC Glofox Mobile app + Staff App included on Essential |
| Customer Data Ownership | Club owns 100% of player data | Data within Glofox ecosystem |
| Pricing & Transparency | ||
| Published Pricing | Contact for quote — flat subscription, zero per-booking fees | Plans starting at $99/month — specific tier pricing not published |
| Tier Structure | One subscription, all features included | Essential / Boost / Elite / Enterprise tiers — all request-pricing |
| Branded App Cost | Included on all plans at no extra charge | Included on Elite; optional add-on on Essential/Boost (cost not published) |
| Pricing Claims | Flat subscription with predictable cost | Glofox claims "costs 50% less" and "price is locked for life" (per their FAQ) |
| Court & Sports Features | ||
| Court Booking System | Purpose-built court scheduling with surfaces, time slots, dynamic pricing | Class/session-based booking — no court-specific features |
| Tournament Management | Built-in tournaments, leagues, brackets, automated draws, rankings | No tournament or competition features |
| Player Rankings | Club ranking system with leaderboards | No ranking system — not relevant for gym businesses |
| Open Matches | Players can find opponents and book open matches in-app | No player-matching features |
| Multi-Sport Support | Padel, tennis, pickleball, squash, badminton, football, basketball, and more | Gym classes, fitness programs, and wellness sessions |
| Booking & Scheduling | ||
| Recurring Bookings | Court rentals with recurring weekly slots | Class scheduling with recurring sessions |
| Waitlist Management | Automated waitlist with SMS/push notifications | Waitlist available |
| Dynamic Pricing | Peak/off-peak pricing per court and time slot | Pricing by class type |
| Memberships & POS | ||
| Membership Management | Recurring memberships with court access rules and automatic billing | Membership packages with recurring billing |
| Point of Sale (POS) | Built-in POS for pro shop, F&B, retail | POS available |
| Payment Gateway | Connect your own Stripe/Revolut — direct payouts, lowest fees | Integrated payment processing |
| Support & Engagement | ||
| Dedicated Account Manager | Personal support contact on all plans | Support varies by tier |
| Member Engagement Tools | Push notifications, in-app messaging, loyalty programs | Member engagement and retention features (Glofox claims strong retention) |
| Sales Pipeline | Lead management and conversion tracking | Sales pipeline and lead management tools |
Why Sports Clubs Choose Book & Go Over Glofox
The four biggest reasons sports clubs skip Glofox and choose Book & Go.
Built for Gyms, Not Courts
Glofox was designed for gym check-ins, class schedules, and fitness sessions. Court-based sports clubs need court scheduling, tournament management, player rankings, and open-match coordination — features Glofox does not offer because it was not built for racket sports.
Branded App Gated Behind Elite Tier
Glofox includes a Custom Branded Member App only on its Elite plan. On Essential and Boost, the branded app is an optional add-on (cost not published). Book & Go includes a fully branded white-label app on all plans at no extra charge.
Opaque Pricing Structure
Glofox advertises "Plans starting at $99/month" but does not publish per-tier pricing. Essential, Boost, Elite, and Enterprise all require contacting sales. Book & Go has transparent pricing with all features included — no hidden tiers, no locked features.
No Tournament or Competition Features
Glofox has zero tournament management, brackets, or player ranking features. These are core features for sports clubs but irrelevant for gym businesses. Book & Go includes full tournament and league management with automated draws, brackets, and rankings.
Where Glofox is Stronger
Boutique Gym & Studio Focus
Glofox is purpose-built for boutique gyms, fitness studios, and wellness businesses. If you run a gym with class check-ins, membership tiers, and fitness-focused operations, Glofox's feature set is tailored to that workflow.
Member Retention Features
Glofox emphasizes member engagement and retention tools. If your business model depends on long-term member retention for fitness programs, Glofox provides engagement features built for that goal.
Price Lock Claim
Glofox claims "price is locked for life" on their FAQ. If long-term price stability is important to you, this is a pitch Glofox actively promotes (verify claim directly with Glofox).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from sports clubs evaluating Glofox.
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