PATO
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VisitPATO vs SessionHQ
What both publish
| Fact | PATO | SessionHQ |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | PATO says it serves new gyms, boutique studios, 24/7 gyms, CrossFit and functional gyms, and coaches or PT studios. | SessionHQ describes itself as built for class-based businesses and names dance studios, martial arts schools, yoga and Pilates studios, climbing gyms, and group fitness businesses. |
| Payments integration | PATO connects to the gym’s own Stripe or GoCardless account for card and direct debit payments. | SessionHQ integrates with Square for payments, and says it does not add a surcharge to Square's standard processing rates. |
| Product | PATO describes itself as an AI-first gym management system for owners and members. | SessionHQ provides class booking, pass management, check-in, payments, and attendance reporting for studios, gyms, and schools. |
| Security | PATO says each gym’s data is isolated at the database level and staff access is role-based. | SessionHQ says data is encrypted in transit using TLS 1.2 or higher and at rest, with the primary database hosted in Sydney, Australia. |
PATO plans
- 14-day free trialFree
- Shop add-on29 NZD a month
- Shop29 NZD a month
- Access39 NZD a month
- Access add-on39 NZD a month
- Classes49 NZD a month
SessionHQ plans
- StudioA$99 a month
- ScalePriced on request
Pick PATO if…
PATO suits new gyms, boutique studios, 24/7 gyms, CrossFit and functional gyms, and coaches or PT studios. It may fit operators who want member management alongside coaching, payment connections and retention tools.
Pick SessionHQ if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.