Agon

Agon is self-hosted studio management software for fitness studios, installed as a desktop application on Mac or Windows. It covers timetables, recurring classes, configurable booking windows, client profiles, memberships, payments, check-in, and reports without requiring the studio to set up or maintain a server. Clients can book through the mobile app, where waitlists are managed automatically and credits deducted. Membership types integrate with Stripe and include payment history. Check-in can use QR codes, manual entry, or the app; attendance, revenue, and retention reports can be exported to CSV. Agon says studio data remains in a local SQLite database on the user’s machine and that it does not store or access it. A secure tunnel connects mobile apps and remote devices without directly exposing the database. The AI Assistant can use a Google Gemini or Groq key, or a local model, with prompts sent from the computer to the chosen provider. The pricing note is From €129/mo · 14-day trial. A free download is also listed with all modules included and no subscription needed to run.

Agon combines studio administration with mobile booking and local data storage. Consider the desktop platform, listed pricing, and email-only best-effort support when assessing fit.

Agon is for fitness studios managing classes, clients, memberships, payments, attendance, and reports from a Mac or Windows computer. It may suit studios that want locally stored data and mobile booking access.

Overview

Agon is studio management software for fitness businesses that want scheduling, member records, payments and attendance in one system. It is best suited to owners comfortable running the software from a Mac or Windows computer and keeping the studio database on that machine. Its mobile booking and included modules make it broad in scope, while the desktop requirement and best-effort email support narrow its fit.

Key features

Timetables, recurring classes and configurable booking windows help studios set a repeatable schedule while controlling when clients can reserve. Client profiles combine booking history with membership tracking, and GDPR data tools support management of client records. These are useful foundations for studios with recurring classes and memberships, rather than businesses seeking only a booking calendar.

Clients can book in the mobile app, with automatic waitlist management and credit deduction. Membership types integrate with Stripe, and Agon keeps payment history alongside the studio’s membership workflows. That joins several routine tasks in one system, though studios should consider whether a desktop installation suits the way staff manage daily operations.

Check-in supports QR codes, manual entry or the app. Attendance, revenue and retention reports can be exported to CSV, giving owners operational summaries they can retain or use in other tools. Agon says its SQLite database stays on the studio’s computer and that it does not store or access the data. A secure tunnel lets mobile apps and remote devices reach the installation without directly exposing that database.

Agon installs as a desktop application on Mac or Windows, with no server for the studio to set up or maintain. Its AI Assistant can use a Google Gemini or Groq key, or a local model; prompts go from the computer directly to the chosen provider. The local database model may appeal to studios that want data on their own machine, but owners remain dependent on that computer for the installation.

Pricing

The Free download plan costs nothing, requires no subscription, account or activation, and includes all modules. It covers class booking, membership billing, attendance tracking, a client portal and payment processing. This is a substantial set of core functions at no subscription cost, though it comes as a desktop installation rather than a browser-based service.

Agon’s paid pricing starts at €129/mo and includes a 14-day trial. The free download gives studios a way to run the software without a subscription; the paid option is for readers considering the priced tier after trying it. The published plan details do not establish a seat allowance, booking quota, or renewal term, so those limits should not be assumed.

Platforms

Agon lists Android, iOS, macOS and Windows. The studio application installs on Mac or Windows, while clients can book through the mobile app. Remote devices connect through a secure tunnel, so mobile access complements the computer-based installation rather than replacing it.

Who it's for

Agon is a strong fit for fitness studios that need recurring class scheduling, member and payment records, mobile booking, check-in and exportable reports in one system. It is especially relevant to owners who prefer a local database and do not want to configure a separate server. Studios that require phone support, a service-level commitment, or a web-based studio workspace should look elsewhere.

Pros and cons

• Pros: The Free download includes all modules without a subscription, account or activation, giving studios access to the core workflows at no recurring cost.
• Pros: Mobile booking, automatic waitlists, credit deduction and Stripe-connected membership types link client reservations with studio administration.
• Pros: Local SQLite storage and a secure remote-access tunnel keep the database on the studio computer while allowing mobile and remote connections.
• Cons: The studio application requires a Mac or Windows computer, which may not suit owners who expect to manage everything in a browser.
• Cons: Support is email-only and best-effort, usually within one business day, with no phone line or SLA; studios needing guaranteed response times have less assurance.

Alternatives

For a wider comparison, browse Pilates Studio Software.

Choose WellnessLiving if a web platform and a defined annual price are a better fit: its Starter plan is $62 a month billed annually, with one staff member and classes and appointments booking, alongside client and staff apps and POS.

Momence is another paid option with a free trial and custom pricing tailored to each business.

Phorma offers founding-studio pricing for early studios in each city, with pricing discussed in a demo.

Glofox is a paid alternative without a free plan, covering booking, member management, payment processing, payroll and reporting.

Gymdesk may suit studios that want a web option and a published small-gym price: its plan for up to 50 members is $75 a month billed monthly, and it offers a free trial.

Jogo is another paid studio-management option, with separate monthly add-ons for WhatsApp notifications and automations at $20 a month and an AI assistant at $39 a month.

Zen Planner starts at $99 a month for its Studio plan, which is listed for 0–45 active members; consider it if that published member range and price fit your studio.

Arketa has an Individual plan at $49 a month billed annually, with one team login, a 3% transaction fee plus Stripe fees, and class, private and event scheduling.

Verdict

Agon is a sensible choice for a fitness studio that wants a full set of booking, membership, payment and attendance tools while keeping its database on a studio computer. The no-subscription Free download makes its core scope accessible, and the mobile app extends booking beyond the desktop installation. Choose another platform if you need a web-based studio workspace or support with a guaranteed response; Agon’s best-effort email service offers neither phone access nor an SLA.