Agon

Overview

Agon combines class scheduling, client records, memberships, payments, check-in and reporting in a studio-installed desktop app. It is best suited to fitness studios that want those operations together while keeping their data on a studio computer; the central trade-off is choosing a local installation over a web-based workspace.

There is no separate server for the studio to set up or maintain, but Agon does require installation on a Mac or Windows computer. Mobile booking and remote access extend its reach beyond that computer.

Key features

Timetables, recurring classes and configurable booking windows give studios control over schedules and when clients can reserve spots. Client profiles connect booking history with membership tracking, and GDPR data tools support handling client information. Together, these features make Agon a sensible fit for studios that need recurring classes and member records in one system.

Clients can book through the mobile app, with automatic waitlist management and credit deduction. Membership types integrate with Stripe, and payment history is recorded. That joins reservations and membership payments in the same workflow, though the studio still relies on its computer-based installation.

Check-in can use QR codes, manual entry or the app. Attendance, revenue and retention reports can be exported to CSV, which gives studio owners records they can use outside Agon. Agon says the data remains in a local SQLite database on the user’s machine and that it does not store or access it. A secure tunnel allows mobile apps and remote devices to connect without directly exposing the database.

The AI Assistant can use a Google Gemini or Groq key supplied by the user, or a local model. Prompts go from the computer directly to the selected provider, so studios should choose this feature according to their preferred model and data-handling setup.

Pricing

Agon’s Free download plan costs nothing, requires no subscription, account or activation, and includes all modules. That is a substantial way to use the full feature set without a recurring charge, although it does not remove the desktop installation requirement.

The pricing note gives a starting price of €129/mo and a 14-day trial. Since Agon also provides a no-subscription free download, the paid starting price is most relevant to readers considering a paid option; studios should weigh it against the free plan before committing. Support is by email on a best-effort basis, usually within one business day, with no phone line or SLA—a meaningful limitation for studios that need guaranteed response times.

Platforms

Agon is available for Android, iOS, macOS and Windows. The studio application installs on Mac or Windows, while clients can use the mobile app to book and mobile apps or remote devices can connect through the secure tunnel. Studios seeking a browser-based desktop workspace should consider the installation model carefully.

Who it's for

Agon fits fitness studios managing recurring classes, memberships and client bookings that value local data storage and want check-in and operational reports alongside those workflows. Its included modules and free download make it worth considering for studios that can run the software from a Mac or Windows computer.

It is a weaker fit for operators who need phone support, a service-level commitment or a web-based desktop product. The local setup is also a deliberate choice: studios should be comfortable keeping the main database on their own machine, even with remote access available.

Pros and cons

• Pros: The free download includes all modules and needs no subscription, account or activation, lowering the barrier to using the full studio workflow.
• Pros: Booking, waitlists, credit deduction, Stripe-linked membership types and check-in options connect routine studio operations rather than leaving them as separate tasks.
• Pros: Local SQLite storage, GDPR data tools and CSV exports give studios control over where records are kept and how reports are used.
• Cons: The studio app requires a Mac or Windows installation, so it is not a browser-based desktop workspace.
• Cons: Support has no phone line or SLA, which may not suit studios that need guaranteed help.
• Cons: The paid starting price of €129/mo may be difficult to justify for a studio that can use the free download instead.

Alternatives

For a broader comparison, start with Pilates Studio Software. Choose WellnessLiving instead if you want Android, iOS and web access; its Starter plan is $62 a month billed annually for one staff member, with class and appointment booking, the Achieve Client App, Elevate Staff App and POS.

easybook.studio is an alternative for studios that want a web-based freemium option: its free plan allows 25 customers and one team member with unlimited bookings, but accepts cash payments only. Momence is worth considering if you prefer a web and mobile offering with custom pricing tailored to the business.

Phorma offers founding-studio pricing for the first studios in each city, with pricing through a demo. Gymdesk is another paid option, with a $75 a month plan for up to 50 members and no free plan. Zen Planner starts at $99 a month for its Studio plan, covering 0–45 active members, and has no free plan.

bsport may suit studios looking for a booking widget, online payments, marketing suite and staff management, with pricing for its Start and Build plans. Hone offers an Instructor plan at $14 a month for solo instructors and unlimited class plans, or Studio Starter at $49 a month for up to three.

Verdict

Choose Agon if your fitness studio wants scheduling, client and membership records, booking, payments, check-in and reporting together, and values keeping its database on a studio computer. The full-module free download is its clearest reason to try it. Look elsewhere if a web-based desktop workspace or guaranteed phone support matters more than local installation and storage.