Helmr vs GymMaster for Indian gyms

#How they differ on the money and lock-in axes

Vendor cells below come from GymMaster's own pages, read on 2 Nov 2026. "Not published" means the page does not say.

#How much does GymMaster cost?

GymMaster publishes prices, but in foreign currency and by member count. On its pricing page (checked 2 Nov 2026), software-only plans are Foundation at USD 89 for up to 100 current members, Advanced at USD 129 for up to 400, and Professional at USD 209 for up to 1,300. Each is per site, per month, excluding tax. Enterprise is unlimited members and quote only. Paying yearly gets a 10% discount on the subscription.

Plans with 24/7 door access control cost USD 129, USD 169 and USD 249 respectively (same page, checked 2 Nov 2026). Hardware is extra. RFID key fobs start from USD 1.30 each, a Reception Reader is USD 130 and a Door Reader is USD 300. A Branded Member App is USD 150 a month plus a USD 450 setup fee. The page also says non-GymMaster hardware or keytags carry an extra monthly fee, and gives no amount.

Three things stay unclear. The plan is capped by "current members", so a growing gym climbs a tier. Payment fees for India are not published. And there is no price in rupees, so your cost depends on the exchange rate on the day you pay. The page does state a 60-day money-back guarantee and no lock-in contracts.

Before you decide, ask for a rupee quote in writing, including taxes, card fees and any monthly fee for devices you already own. Our guide to gym software cost in India shows what to total up.

#What Helmr is building

Helmr is building one gym app for the owner, front desk and coach. It plans to cover billing with GST invoices, PT commission per delivered session, payroll, QR kiosk check-in, and biometric attendance through ESSL and ZKTeco devices with a bridge, where templates stay on the device and QR is always the alternative. It will take enquiries through a lead webhook. For gyms with more than one location it plans a business, brand and branch structure with a GSTIN and payment account per branch. None of this is live today. Read the multi-branch gym guide for how that setup should work.

#GymMaster alternatives for Indian gyms

If you are collecting quotes, Helmr is the early-access option that publishes its commitments before you book anything: 0% of member payments, price per business plus a per-branch add-on published before launch, free assisted migration, and your own WhatsApp number. Other options are listed in best gym software in India, and a direct comparison with another India-built product is at Helmr vs MyGymDesk.

#Questions to ask any vendor before you sign

1. What is the total monthly price, in rupees, for one branch and for three?
2. What do you take from each member payment, and into whose account does the money land first?
3. Is migration free, who does it, and how long does it take?
4. Which WhatsApp number do my members hear from, and who pays Meta's per-message charges?
5. If I cancel, can I export members, payments, invoices and attendance, and for how long?
6. Can the price change mid-term, and with how much notice?
7. What happens to my price when my member count crosses a tier?

#Sources

• GymMaster home: https://www.gymmaster.com (checked 2 Nov 2026)
• GymMaster pricing: https://www.gymmaster.com/gymmaster-pricing-page/ (checked 2 Nov 2026)
• GymMaster billing providers: https://www.gymmaster.com/billing-providers/ (checked 2 Nov 2026)
• Helmr pricing page: https://helmr.in/pricing

#Where Helmr fits

Helmr, gym management software for India, is in early access. If you want the commitments above in writing, message us on WhatsApp and we will tell you where the build stands. For moving off your current tool, see the switch gym software guide.