# MatFlow vs Glofox

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**Glofox starting price:** ~$110/mo

Boutique fitness software built for yoga and Pilates — not combat sports.

## MatFlow wedge

Glofox was built for yoga studios and Pilates boutiques. MatFlow was built for combat sports gyms — with the automations, voice receptionist, client portal, and no setup fee that Glofox doesn't offer.

## Where MatFlow wins

### Built for combat sports — not boutique fitness

Glofox was designed for yoga studios, cycling studios, and Pilates boutiques. MatFlow is purpose-built for BJJ, MMA, kickboxing, boxing, and strength gyms — the automation workflows, defaults, and language all reflect that.

### 24/7 voice receptionist

MatFlow Pro answers every call around the clock. Books trials. Takes messages. Glofox has no inbound voice features — every missed call is a missed class.

### Full contact management

Every inquiry, trial, and member tracked from first contact to long-term paying member. You can see exactly where everyone is. Glofox manages bookings — not your follow-up.

### SMS payment recovery

Payment fails, member gets a text, payment recovers automatically. Glofox notifies you of failures. MatFlow eliminates them without a conversation.

### Your gym's digital presence — built right

Members get their own client portal. Pro annual customers get a custom website that holds the brand identity of their gym — not a Glofox-branded booking page, not a template. A real website for your gym.

### No setup fee. We do it for you.

Every plan includes a migration call. Annual customers get an in-person setup — we show up and handle everything on-site. Your first month is one dollar. Glofox charges setup and onboarding fees before you're even live.

## Pick MatFlow if

- You're a BJJ, MMA, kickboxing, boxing, or strength gym.
- You want calls answered 24/7 without hiring a receptionist.
- You don't want to pay a setup fee to get started.
- You want payment recovery and review requests to run automatically.
- You want to track every inquiry from first contact.
- You want a website that looks like your gym — not a Glofox-branded booking page.

## Feature comparison

| Feature | MatFlow | Glofox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Built for martial arts / combat sports | ✅ | ❌ |
| Full contact management (inquiries + trials + members) | ✅ | ❌ |
| Two-way SMS & email inbox | ✅ | ❌ |
| Calendar & online booking | ✅ | ✅ |
| Follow-up tracking | ✅ | ❌ |
| Member client portal | ✅ | ❌ |
| Custom website built for you (Pro annual) | ✅ | ❌ |
| 24/7 voice receptionist | ✅ | ❌ |
| SMS payment recovery | ✅ | ❌ |
| Automated review requests | ✅ | ❌ |
| Automated follow-up sequences | ✅ | ❌ |
| Membership billing | ✅ | ✅ |
| No setup fee ($1 first month) | ✅ | ❌ |
| Migration call included (all plans) | ✅ | ❌ |
| In-person setup (annual plans) | ✅ | ❌ |
| Month-to-month available | ✅ | ✅ |
| Starting price | $99/mo | ~$110/mo |

## FAQ

### Is MatFlow built for the same gyms as Glofox?

No. Glofox is designed for boutique fitness studios — yoga, Pilates, cycling. MatFlow is purpose-built for combat sports and strength gyms. The automation workflows, terminology, and defaults all reflect that.

### Is there a setup fee?

No. Your first month on any plan is one dollar. Every plan includes a migration call — we move your members over in about an hour. Annual plan customers get an in-person setup: we show up and handle everything on-site. Glofox charges onboarding fees. We don't.

### Does Glofox have a voice receptionist?

No. Glofox doesn't answer incoming calls or automatically follow up with missed inquiries.

### Can I switch from Glofox to MatFlow?

Yes. Every plan includes a migration call — we handle your full member transfer. Annual customers get us on-site for the entire setup.

### What does my gym's digital presence look like with MatFlow?

Your members get a client portal — they log in, view their account, and access everything in one place. Pro annual customers get a custom website built by our team that holds the brand identity of their gym. Not a template. Not a cookie-cutter site. A real website that makes your gym look like the serious operation it is.