OpenMat

Overview

OpenMat is a gym-management platform for handling classes, memberships, attendance, payments, waivers, and member communication. It is best suited to gyms that want those core operations without a monthly subscription. The trade-off is a fee on eligible online payments, plus Stripe payout verification for gyms seeking a public Discover listing.

Key features

Gyms can publish classes for online reservations and manage membership plans, member access, and online checkout. Instructor scheduling, attendance tracking, recurring memberships, and a member booking app connect the day-to-day work of running classes with member administration. That makes OpenMat a sensible option for facilities replacing separate booking and membership workflows.

Schedule importing can help gyms carry existing timetables into the platform. Bookings close at the scheduled start of a class, so members cannot reserve once a session is underway. Gym owners must complete Stripe Connect verification before their facility can appear in public Discover; that is an important setup requirement for businesses that depend on that visibility.

Stripe processes online card payments and gym payouts. OpenMat says full card numbers are not stored on its servers and that it uses administrative, technical, and organizational security measures appropriate to the service. Accounts can be created with email and password or, where available, Google. Platform questions can be sent to [email protected].

Pricing

The OpenMat plan costs nothing, with no monthly subscription fee, and includes gym operations. That removes a fixed software bill, which may suit facilities that prefer costs tied to transactions over a recurring subscription. The fee still matters: OpenMat charges 1% on paid classes and 0.7% on recurring memberships. The gym or member can be set to pay either fee, so operators should decide how they want that cost handled before taking payments.

OpenMat uses Stripe for online card processing and payouts. Its free plan is not fee-free for eligible online payments, and owners who want a public Discover presence must also complete Stripe Connect payout verification. No separate paid tier is described, so the choice is less about feature levels than whether the transaction-fee model and setup requirements suit the business.

Platforms

OpenMat is available on Android, iOS, and the web. Its member booking app gives customers a way to reserve classes, while the web option supports gym operations across devices.

Who it's for

OpenMat supports yoga studios, CrossFit boxes, boxing and martial arts gyms, and general fitness facilities. It is strongest for operators whose needs center on scheduling, member bookings, recurring memberships, attendance, and payments. A gym that needs bookings to remain open after class starts, or wants to avoid per-transaction charges on online payments, should look elsewhere.

Pros and cons

• Pros: No monthly subscription fee keeps fixed software costs down.
• Pros: Class reservations, membership management, recurring billing, instructor scheduling, and attendance tracking sit in one platform.
• Pros: The gym or member can be assigned the online payment fee, giving operators a choice in how it is covered.
• Cons: Paid classes carry a 1% fee and recurring memberships a 0.7% fee, so online payment activity still has a cost.
• Cons: Bookings stop at class start, preventing reservations after a session begins.
• Cons: Stripe Connect verification is required before a gym appears in public Discover.

Alternatives

Fitness Studio Scheduling Software is the broader category to browse when comparing scheduling options for studios.

Clubworx is worth considering if a free plan with a stated cap of 20 active members and a free trial better matches a small facility's needs. PushPress also has a free plan, but its stated card fee is 4.99% + .30 CC; it may suit readers who prefer that plan structure despite the higher stated card-processing charge.

WellnessLiving starts at $62 a month billed annually on its Starter plan, which includes one staff member and classes and appointments booking; consider it if a paid subscription and that stated staff allowance fit better. ClubReady uses custom pricing, so it is an option for readers willing to schedule a demo for pricing.

Momence offers custom pricing tailored to each business, making it an alternative for operators who want a sales quote. GymMaster starts at $89 a month for up to 100 current members on its Foundation plan, with prices excluding tax; it may suit a gym that prefers a paid plan with a stated member allowance. Zen Planner starts at $99 a month for its Studio plan, stated for 0–45 active members.

Gymdesk has a $75 a month plan for up to 50 members, billed monthly, and offers a free trial. It may fit a reader who wants a paid, month-to-month option with a stated member cap.

Verdict

Choose OpenMat if you run a yoga, CrossFit, boxing, martial arts, or general fitness facility and want bookings, memberships, attendance, and payments without a monthly subscription. Its main appeal is a connected set of gym operations with no recurring software charge; look elsewhere if transaction fees, the class-start booking cutoff, or Stripe Connect verification are poor fits.