Arketa vs Glofox (2026): Pricing, Features & Switching
Arketa vs Glofox
Built by people who've actually worked behind a boutique studio's front desk, not a gym platform with studio features tacked on. We handle the entire switch — zero revenue lost.
Soul Stretch Yoga
“My new student conversion rate hit nearly 90% thanks to Arketa's helpful email automations”
Amanda W.
Why studios choose Arketa over Glofox
Real humans, not a ticket queue
93% customer satisfaction score — real people who've worked behind the front desk, not a scripted bot. When something breaks on a Friday night, you reach someone who's done your job before.
Built for boutique studios, not gyms
Glofox was designed for gym floors and had studio features added later. Arketa was built for boutique fitness from day one — it looks and feels like a studio platform, not a membership management tool.
Your website, not a workaround
A drag-and-drop website builder you can edit yourself — schedule, pricing, and copy update instantly. Glofox has no native website builder, so studios bolt on WordPress or Wix and manage two systems that don't talk to each other.
Arketa vs Glofox, side by side
| Feature | Arketa | Glofox |
|---|---|---|
| Client experience | Your own website Drag-and-drop builder, edit it yourself — updates instantly |
No native website builder; studios rely on WordPress or Wix |
| Studio-first design | Built for boutique fitness from day one | Gym-first interface with studio features added later |
| Ease of use | Modern interface your front desk learns in a day | Dated, clunky interface with a real learning curve |
| Family & guest booking | Book for family, dependents + guests in a few taps; waivers automatic | Clunky parent-child booking; clients often book by mistake |
| On-demand video & courses | Native video, courses + retreats with unlimited storage | Limited video; no native courses or retreats |
| Marketing & growth | Behavioral marketing automation Email, SMS + behavioral automations with AI churn prediction |
Basic email + SMS only, no behavioral targeting |
| Guest passes, referrals & challenges | Automated guest passes, referral programs + 30-day challenges | Manual workarounds for promos and challenges |
| Instructor subbing | Native subbing texts all instructors; first to claim gets it | No native instructor substitution |
| Payments & pricing | Transparent fees | Flat, quote-based pricing — no surprise line items |
| Support & switching | Live support Real-human live chat, plus phone, email + a help library |
Ticket-based support that can be hard to reach when you need it |
| Built for your business | Purpose-built for boutique studios, with room to support gyms too | Built primarily for gyms and large-floor facilities |
Based on publicly available information as of August 2026. Details may change — verify with each provider.
“When I look at the numbers of where we were in 2022, to where we are now, our revenue increased $10k/month consistently”
Kate C.–Together, PA
The switch, handled for you
Guided data migration
Your clients, packages, and schedule move over with a dedicated migration specialist — no manual re-entry, no lost history.
Onboarding with a real team
Side-by-side onboarding with people who've actually run a studio, not a help center article. You'll be ready to go live with confidence.
No long-term contract, zero revenue lost
We handle the entire switch on our timeline, not yours — so bookings and revenue keep flowing while you move.
Which one is right for your studio?
Be honest about where you are today — here is how we would call it.
Choose Arketa if…
- You run a boutique studio, not a big-box gym
- You want to edit your own website without a developer
- You want real humans on live chat, not a ticket queue
- You want marketing, video, and scheduling in one login
Stick with Glofox if…
- You'd rather run your boutique studio on software built for big-box gyms
- You prefer filing a ticket and waiting to talking to a real human on live chat
- You enjoy paying a developer every time your website needs a tweak
Frequently asked questions
How easy is it to switch from Glofox to Arketa?
Very — a dedicated migration specialist moves your clients, packages, and schedule for you, and we handle the entire switch so you don't lose revenue along the way. Most studios are live on Arketa without any gap in bookings.
Why do studios switch from Glofox to Arketa?
The common thread: a dated, gym-first interface that's hard to use, ticket-queue support that can be hard to reach, and costs that stack up beyond the sticker price. Arketa is built for boutique studios — a modern interface, real humans on live chat, and transparent, quote-based pricing.
Will I lose my data when I switch?
No. Your client records, active packages, and upcoming schedule are migrated as part of the switch, and our team verifies everything before you go live.
I'm a UK or EU studio. Does Arketa work for me?
Yes — Arketa supports international studios, including currency, tax, and payment processing setups outside the US. Talk to your onboarding specialist about your specific region during the demo.
What kind of support will I get?
Real-human live chat, plus phone and email support — from people who've actually worked behind a studio front desk, not a scripted ticket queue. You also get an organized library of help documents for anything you want to solve yourself.
How does Arketa's pricing compare to Glofox?
Arketa is quote-based, so your specific plan depends on your studio's size and needs — a member of our team will walk you through pricing on your demo call. Unlike some gym-first platforms, there's no separate charge to get your own editable website.