BrightCore vs Glofox

    All the power of Glofox, without the price tag or complexity

    Why businesses choose BrightCore

    • Transparent flat-rate pricing with no per-location or per-member fees
    • Onboarding in days, not weeks, so you get running fast
    • Built-in CRM and marketing automation on every plan
    • Bring-a-Friend booking included so members can grow your studio for you
    • Dedicated account manager from day one

    Glofox limitations

    • Glofox pricing scales steeply as you move up plans
    • Complex setup process with a 5-6 week lead time and 3-month upfront commitment required
    • Full marketing automation and CRM only available on the most expensive plan
    • No bring-a-friend booking feature on any plan
    • QR check-ins require an external hardware scanner, unlike BrightCore which works from the staff app
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    How the features compare

    BrightCore vs Glofox, feature by feature

    FeatureBrightCoreGlofox

    Class & Appointment Booking

    Unlimited bookings for classes and 1-1 sessions

    Automated Waitlists

    Automatically fill spots when members cancel

    Marketing Automation & CRM

    Automated campaigns, lead nurturing, and client segmentation

    Higher tiers only

    QR Check-ins

    Contactless entry via staff app, no external hardware needed

    External scanner required

    Digital Waivers

    Paperless waiver signing for new members

    Retention Tools

    Automated re-engagement for at-risk members

    Bring-a-Friend

    Members can add a friend directly to their class booking

    WhatsApp Appointment Reminders

    WhatsApp reminders with one-tap confirm to reduce no-shows

    Dynamic Pricing

    Early bird, last-minute, and peak-hour pricing rules

    Via add-on only

    Courses (Multi-week Programmes)

    Structured multi-week programmes with enrolment, swap, and late-join options

    Limited

    Account Support

    Named support contact on Core plan

    Higher tiers only

    Comparison based on publicly available information. Features may vary by plan.

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