Vibefam vs Mindbody vs Glofox for MMA gyms
Decisions, decisions, decisions, well this certainly isn’t an easy one. Choosing a system for your MMA gym is an important and difficult decision to make. So don’t feel bad because you are struggling with picking one, this is a struggle many MMA founders face. This blog will help put things into perspective, and help you decide which system is right for you.
Mindbody
Since 2000, the American giants have been at the forefront of the fitness management software industry. This is accentuated by their acquisition of classpass in 2021. The move grants Mindbody partners access to sophisticated marketing channels, enhancing visibility and potential new clients. However, they come with a heavy price tag, with prices ranging from $200 to $1000 which can be too much, depending on your MMA gym. Mindbody certainly has many features, but for boutique MMA gyms these features might not be very relevant and might be difficult to understand. So while Mindbody might seem like the “safest” choice because of their presence and years spent in the industry, MMA gym owners should consider the features and pricing of Mindbody before deciding to go with them.
Glofox
Glofox certainly stands out in the fitness software management industry with it’s personalised app, putting your MMA gym in the spotlight so you are up to date with the tech savvy customers, they also are priced on the higher end (approximately $180-$800). It is also worth considering that there have been MMA gyms that have experienced technical difficulties with Glofox and had a difficult time to remedy these issues, as Glofox is based in Dublin and does not have a quick and convenient customer support system, it could be a cause for concern.
Vibefam
Lastly, vibefam. Hailing from sunny Singapore, vibefam is geared towards boutique MMA gyms in South East Asia. With a user-friendly interface and wide range of features tailored to MMA gyms, vibefam is a popular choice amongst MMA gyms in South East Asia as seen below.
What stands out about vibefam is the efficiency and understanding of the needs of MMA gyms in Asia. For example, vibefam allows for payment collection through popular local payment methods, such as PayNow and GrabPay. This helps ensure your members have a smoother experience! Furthermore the ease of usage of the system for both the members as well as the staff, eliminates the worry of having to train them how to use the system, especially for MMA gyms where the complex interfaces are not important, thus having a user-friendly interface and system, vibefam is a popular choice for MMA gym owners in Asia.
Being based in Singapore, vibefam is ideal for customer support. You can be rest assured that you will be well assisted, and that any challenges or uncertainty you might have will be resolved promptly. This aspect holds great importance for MMA gym owners looking for a solution that is both able to serve their needs, and is also reliable. This commitment for first class customer support ensures your MMA gym will flourish, and allows you to focus on your passion for teaching and running of the MMA gym without having to deal with unnecessary problems.
Conclusion
To wrap up this exploration of fitness management software, it can be seen that the best system is all dependent on your needs and priorities. Mindbody, Glofox and vibefam each bring their own strengths and value proposition to the table, catering to the various MMA gyms worldwide.
Ultimately choosing the perfect system for your MMA gym, starts with truly understanding your needs and priorities, so before looking into the options available, take a step back and figure out what it is that is important to you as an MMA gym owner, then you will be able to choose your perfect solution confidently!
This article was written by Zane Phua.