YogaTeacherGlofox is built for gyms. YogaTeacher is built for studios.
Glofox (now part of ABC Fitness) is built primarily for boutique gyms and HIIT studios. The product shape — recurring gym memberships, class-pass-style booking, gym-floor check-in — doesn't always fit a yoga or pilates studio. YogaTeacher does.
Studios don't leave Glofox because it's bad — they leave because it was built for someone else's business.
Why studios switch from Glofox.
Glofox's UI was designed for HIIT and CrossFit; class packs and credit-based booking are bolted on. YogaTeacher treats class packs, credits and recurring memberships as first-class.
Glofox doesn't publish pricing — every studio negotiates a custom quote, often $150+/month with annual contracts. YogaTeacher is $29/month, listed publicly, cancel anytime.
Glofox requires sales calls and onboarding sessions. YogaTeacher: sign up at /sign-up, you're live in under an hour.
Feature-by-feature comparison
Last updated: May 2026. Glofox pricing and feature details change — please verify on their site before deciding.
| Feature | YogaTeacher | Glofox |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost (entry) | $29 | Custom (often $150+) |
| Public pricing | Built-in | No |
| Sales call required | No | Built-in |
| Contract length | Monthly | Annual common |
| Built for yoga + pilates | Built-in | Add-on |
| Class packs | Built-in | Built-in |
| Recurring memberships | Built-in | Built-in |
| PayPal support | Built-in | No |
| Stripe support | Built-in | Built-in |
| Razorpay support | Built-in | No |
| Instructor portal | Built-in | Add-on |
| Public booking page (PWA) | Built-in | Add-on |
| Multi-location | Built-in | Built-in |
| Free trial | 30 days | Demo only |
| Multi-currency (18 supported) | Built-in | Built-in |
How to switch from Glofox in 7 days.
A pragmatic 1-week migration plan. Most studios complete this inside a single weekend; the 7-day version below is the comfortable pace.
- 1Ask Glofox for a full data export. They typically provide CSVs for members, memberships and bookings on request.
- 2Sign up for YogaTeacher and CSV-import members.
- 3Re-create your class types, packages and weekly schedule.
- 4Connect PayPal, Stripe or Razorpay.
- 5Notify members of the new booking link.
- 6Run both for 24 hours.
- 7Notify Glofox to end your contract (check your annual-contract terms — there may be a notice period).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Glofox or YogaTeacher better for a yoga studio?
For a boutique yoga or pilates studio, YogaTeacher. Glofox is optimized for HIIT, CrossFit and gym-floor membership models. The class-pack and reformer-capacity flows in YogaTeacher were built specifically for studio classes, not gym sessions.
Can I leave Glofox mid-contract?
Depends on your contract terms. Most Glofox contracts are annual with a 30–60-day notice period. Read your agreement; if you're past the notice window, you can switch immediately to YogaTeacher and let the Glofox contract wind down in parallel.
Does YogaTeacher support gym-style perpetual memberships?
Yes — unlimited monthly with auto-renew works the same. The difference is YogaTeacher's UI doesn't push you toward gym-shaped flows (lead capture, sales funnels, fitness challenges).
How much will I save?
Glofox doesn't publish pricing, but typical boutique-studio quotes are $120–200/month. Switching to YogaTeacher saves $90–170/month — about $1,000–$2,000/year.
Does YogaTeacher integrate with my access-control hardware?
Not currently. If you use a door-access system tied to membership status, you'll need a CSV bridge from YogaTeacher exports. For most yoga and pilates studios this isn't a use case; for hybrid studios it might be a blocker.
How long does migration take?
1–3 days for the platform switch; longer if you need to coordinate end-of-contract timing with Glofox.