BoxBoard

Overview

BoxBoard combines workout programming and member progress tools with gym membership billing. It is best suited to functional-workout coaches who want training and member administration in one service; the free plan is tightly capped, while the RX Plan removes the member and workout limits for $25 a month.

Key features

The workout journal brings PRs, scores, and past workouts into one view, making it easier for members and coaches to follow progress over time. The AI Programming Scheduler creates a balanced week that users can edit, so it can speed up a first draft without taking programming decisions away from the coach. A workout webpage link can also be pasted for BoxBoard to extract the title, scoring, and details before review and logging or scheduling.

Spreadsheet and CSV imports cover members, workouts, and scores, with a preview before records are created. That gives gyms a chance to check a migration before committing records, though importing does not eliminate the need to verify them.

Membership tools let gyms create plans and accept card and Apple Pay payments through Stripe; members can manage cancellation or resumption. BoxBoard also supports failed-payment recovery, freezes, refunds, payment reporting, and flexible billing frequency. The cost to weigh against those capabilities is about 2.9% + 30¢ in Stripe processing, plus a 2% BoxBoard fee per transaction.

BoxBoard TV displays workout leaderboards in any browser that can open a webpage and refreshes them automatically. BoxBoard for Alexa lets users ask an Echo for the workout of the day, top score, or leaderboard. Those options suit gyms that want scores visible around the facility, though they are specific display and voice conveniences rather than a replacement for the core workout workflow.

BoxBoard says it uses organizational and technical processes to protect personal information, while acknowledging that internet transmission and storage cannot be guaranteed secure. Logged-in users can reach a real person through support chat on any page; RX subscribers also receive priority support.

Pricing

The Basic Garage Gym plan costs nothing, billed Free Forever. It supports up to 5 members and includes scheduling 1 workout, a workout leaderboard, weight calculator, max rep graph, and commenting. This is a practical starting point for a very small gym, but the member cap and single-workout schedule make it unsuitable once the operation grows or needs a fuller calendar. BoxBoard says no trial is needed; there is no free trial.

The RX Plan costs $25 a month, billed monthly. It includes unlimited members and workout scheduling, AI-powered workouts and chat, member check-in, class support, weekly recap email, workout randomizer, favorite workouts, movement library, a Wordpress plugin, priority support, and membership billing. It is the more complete choice for a gym that needs room to grow and wants billing alongside programming. Membership transaction fees still apply, so the subscription is not the full cost of payment acceptance.

Platforms

BoxBoard is available on iOS and the web. Its TV display works through a browser, and Alexa access is available through BoxBoard for Alexa.

Who it's for

BoxBoard suits gyms and coaches running daily functional workouts, including those outside CrossFit. The free plan is aimed at a garage gym with five or fewer members; the RX Plan is a better fit for larger memberships, class support, and gyms that want billing, programming, and progress tracking together. A gym seeking only payment processing may find the bundled workout tools unnecessary.

Pros and cons

• Pros: The workout journal, editable AI-generated weekly programming, and workout-link import bring several programming and tracking tasks into one workflow.
• Pros: Spreadsheet and CSV imports include a preview, helping gyms review members, workouts, and scores before creating records.
• Pros: RX combines unlimited members and scheduling with membership billing, class support, and priority support for $25 a month.
• Cons: The free plan stops at five members and one scheduled workout, leaving little headroom for a growing gym.
• Cons: Stripe processing and the additional 2% BoxBoard transaction fee make payment costs rise with billing volume.
• Cons: The platform options are iOS and web, which may not suit gyms that require an Android app.

Alternatives

For broader membership-billing choices, browse Gym Membership Billing Software.

• Fitnito is worth considering if Android support, a free trial, or a free starter plan for one location and up to five staff members matters more than BoxBoard’s workout-focused features.
• Clubworx may fit gyms prioritizing booking and payment tools: its free plan supports up to 20 active members and includes online booking, payment acceptance, and self check-in.
• Ezypay is a payment-services alternative for businesses looking for no monthly or ongoing fee, with transaction, load, and failed-payment fees instead.
• Gymdesk is an alternative for gyms seeking a paid membership platform with a free trial; its stated plan for up to 50 members costs $75 a month.
• Sport School Manager may suit a school or sports program seeking student-focused software, with a School Plan at $89 a month and a 90-day free trial.
• Unison Payment Solutions is another web-based paid option.
• ClubWise is a paid web-based option from ClubWise.
• Member Solutions may appeal to businesses seeking a flat-rate billing team plan: AI Billing Team is $99 a month when billed annually at $1,188/year, with processing at 2.9%.

Verdict

Choose BoxBoard if you coach functional workouts and want programming, progress tracking, and gym billing under one roof. Its strongest reason to buy is the RX Plan’s combination of unlimited scheduling and members with practical membership tools at $25 a month. Look elsewhere if you need Android access, expect to outgrow the five-member free tier without paying, or want to avoid the added per-transaction fee on membership payments.