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Choose Exercise.com’s All-in-One Fitness Business Management Software. Review our head-to-head Gladstone360 software comparison and see for yourself. Get a custom web and smartphone app designed for your brand with additional customization available throughout your custom-built software. Grow your business, turn leads into clients, and increase revenue.
Choosing a managing software for your fitness business is an important decision to make. You need to be sure to go with a software that you trust and that helps take your business to the next level. We hope that by the end of this review, you see which program stands out.
This review is going to cover Gladstone360 management software. We will go over their company background, system, and features.
We will also tell you why Exercise.com can be the best program for your business. It is no wonder why some of the top fitness businesses and personnel use and trust our software. From seamless integrations and automation, to having your own customizable app and website, Exercise.com provides you with many tools that help elevate your business in ways others can’t. If you are ready to grow and manage your business, book a demo with the Exercise.com team today
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Gladstone360 Software Review
Gladstone360 is a management software designed to manage certain areas of your business. A few of these areas include electronic payments, booking management, and host-to-client notifications. Gladstone, the company, is based in the United Kingdom and was founded in 1999.
Lets take a quick look at some reviews of the Gladstone360 software and then dive into why Exercise.com is the better choice for your fitness business management needs:
“The limited back office functions – the need to navigate between two systems (eg booking sheets, transferring a class) is time consuming and frustrating for front end users, there is a feeling amongst some that needing to use two systems is inefficient.” (Capterra)
“Software lacks some functionality and anomolies across the different platforms. Developments can be slow.” (Capterra)
Gladstone360 vs Exercise.com
The reviews above have disdain for the efficiency, functionality, and developments for Gladstone360. As these are important components to have in your managing software, this can be concerning for a fitness business owner. With Exercise.com, we have a fitness business management (FBM) software that is built into the same platform that is used to build workouts. This makes our system very efficient and functional as everything is in one place. Exercise.com also has an advisory board comprised of some of the top fitness professionals to help ensure that up-to-date and necessary features are present in our system.
Overall, it appears that users are content with Gladstone360’s software. However, there are limitations in features and how Gladstone360 can operate.
Unless otherwise stated, all images and reviews below are of/about Exercise.com’s All-In-One Fitness Business Management software platform.
Fitness Business Management (FBM)
As mentioned above, Gladstone360’s lack of efficiency can be troubling for a business owner. You need to be able to manage your business comfortably and it seems that their software is not dedicated to that notion. With Exercise.com, we have a dedicated fitness business management (FBM) software that is built into the same platform that is used to build workouts. There is no need to learn different systems of software as everything you need is conveniently in one place.
Calendars and Booking
Gladstone360 offers online booking and on-site kiosks for various tasks such as paying for bookings and collecting tickets. However, Gladstone360’s website does not mention a key integrational feature — syncing with third-party calendars. Our software at Exercise.com has the ability to integrate with not only Google calendar but Apple calendar as well. You are even able to sort the calendar by trainer, location, service, recurring client, time, and availability. Our software also allows for in-person and public booking on your web, iPhone, and Android apps.
Accepting Payments Easily
Gladstone360 offers a mobile and optimized payment site. They also allow for tokenized payment and users can store their credit card for repurchasing. With Exercise.com, we created our dedicated Fitness Business Management Software (FBM) in which you can access all of your payment tools in the same custom-branded web and mobile app both easily and securely. Clients will be able to pay a one-time or recurring price with cash, check, or credit card. Our software also allows you to be able to accept direct deposits and allow online purchasing for packages.
Increase Business Efficiency With Easy Report Access
Gladstone360 allows for reporting and the ability to export the data to Microsoft Excel. However, their website does not specifically explain what you are able to report on. Exercise.com offers reports on various gym metrics in sales, business, appointments, class, and payroll all in one place. You can also sort reports by client, location, or service.
Increase Revenue With Key Business Marketing Integrations
Gladstone360 is capable of integrations only through SMS messaging and social media. Exercise.com prides itself with numerous integrations with not only companies like Stripe, Vimeo, and Youtube but also:
- MailChimp
- ConstantContact
- ConvertKit
- Zapier
- Google Analytics
- Facebook Pixel
It helps to be able to learn and put a system in place to say ‘We have this issue with the shoulder or this elbow pain, this hip internal rotation issue’ and we’ve gone through it with 25 other guys. We’ve had good success with 24 of them so we have a game plan in place.
The flip side is if you get stuck in a rut and your systems don’t work and are not scalable you’re just like why isn’t this working. You can’t see outside the box at all. Systems help eliminate problems.
Custom-Branded Websites, Web, and Smartphone Apps
With Gladstone360, you are able to have your own custom branded app. However, they don’t offer you your own custom branded website as Exercise.com does.
Fully Customized to Your Brand
Exercise.com offers you your own fully customizable app. You are also able to have a responsive and SEO-driven website with customizable features such as inputting a blog for posts, inputting sections for e-commerce, unlimited theme changes, and custom graphic work.
Automation From Your Own Custom Apps
Gladstone360 allows for automation in messages and reports to clients but does not specify any automation outside of these areas.
Exercise.com allows you to automate a wide range of areas, including:
- Emails and Texts
- Workout Delivery
- Resource Delivery
- Assessment Delivery
- Reminders/Alerts via app, text, and email
Security Features
Both Gladstone360 and Exercise.com feature necessary security measures in Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance standards. However, Gladstone360 does not state whether it has SSL (Secure Socket Layer) certification, which is commonly used to encrypt your connection for added security. Exercise.com, on the other hand, does.
Integrations and Add-ons
Gladstone360’s software is able to integrate platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Vimeo, Youtube, and SMS. Exercise.com powers your business by connecting to those aforementioned platforms as well as others such as Zapier, Stripe, MailChimp, ConvertKit, ConstantContact, Refersion, Intercom, and more. You have many options for integration such as adding your own custom product page, student sign-in, or membership store into your gym website.
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Workout Creation and Delivery
Gladstone360 does not have the capability for workout creation. With Exercise.com, you have access to a simple workout plan creator and exercise manager. This provides flexible solutions that allow the delivery of custom workouts for any scenario such as:
- Workout Planning-Personal Training
- Nutrition Assistance
- Goal Setting
- Plans for Traveling Athletes
- In-Person Clients
- Trainer Logging
- Online Clients
- Hybrid Clients (in-person/online)
- Busy Professionals
Customized Workout Design and Library
We have a dedicated workout plan creator which allows you to customize your own exercise library with videos, tips, steps, and notes. You are able to create workouts once and schedule any workout to clients, groups, or classes automatically. You can even automate delivery for PDFs, nutrition plans, and more. Workout progress data is also stored automatically with activity, performance records, workout snapshots, summaries, and leaderboards.
E-Commerce/Point of Sale
Selling online can be great for your business and having your products advertised specifically to your custom standards can set you apart. Gladstone360’s website does not state specifically on the capability of being able to sell your products or services online. Exercise.com allows you to sell pre-built single workout plans and products to your clients easily online. Below, we will visually highlight some ways that our software can set your business apart.
Sell Pre-Built, Single Workout Plans (Mike Boyle)
Mike Boyle, of Mike Boyle Strength & Conditioning (MBSC), had over 700 clients within 12 months of releasing programming online using our software.
Deliver Automated Custom Programming (Dean Sommerset, AMPD)
Deliver Workout of the Day Memberships (Madeline Moves)
Performance Assessments
In the Exercise.com Performance Health Assessment area of your app, you will find out just how serious the team at Exercise.com takes client engagement and automation in the effort to make running your business and increasing revenue easier and with less time consumed.
You’ll be able to do the following with performance health assessments from your Exercise.com software:
- Take clients through your custom assessment to automatically create personalized workouts based on the data important to their success.
- Implement scalable processes that will sustain the progress of your business, so you don’t lose ground.
- Easily show clients areas they can improve on from their assessment and turn them into leads.
Even though you are able to conduct assessments with Gladstone360, the company does not specify in detail what can be assessed. In terms of transparency, it’s better to know what you’re getting before paying for a software program.
As you can see from the bullets above, Exercise.com has no need to conceal what we offer. The process of automation and sustainability that Exercise.com gives your business, along with the ease of use and benefits of our performance health assessments, can’t be matched.
Complete Assessments for Clients
Performance assessments are important. Clients need to see they are improving and will be happy to continue to use your services when they see results. With Exercise.com, you are able to create custom assessments for your clients or members. That assessment can provide history, measurement data, injuries, photos/videos, and goals. You can also use the assessment to trigger a workout specifically developed for that client’s success based on smart data from their onboarding.
Our Performance Health Software also allows you to deliver recurring assessments to re-engage clients while also providing progress photos and measurements. You can put together a custom way of re-engaging clients how you deem fit.
Gladstone360 Software Pricing
Gladstone360’s website does not provide any pricing info, but does offer a free demo.
Gladstone360 Software Competitors
Three main fitness software competitors to Gladstone360 are Vagaro, MINDBODY, and Zen Planner.
The Bottom Line: Pros and Cons
You need to go with software specifically designed for your fitness business. The details and features of software are important and can go a long way into growing your business. Here are a few pros and cons to conclude this review.
Gladstone360 Cons
As mentioned above, features and details of a software matter. Gladstone360 does not have enough features that are specifically designed for your fitness business. Although their software is capable of management, they don’t have the necessary features that are needed for a fitness business. Important features such as workout creation and a custom branded website are missing. It may be the reason that they lack a deep track record of fitness professionals using their software. Users have also complained about the efficiency and development of their software which are two areas of great importance. You need software that is built, continually updated, and specifically designed for your business.
Exercise.com Pros
Exercise.com features an all-in-one fitness business management software that has a plethora of features and integrations known to set your business apart. It is the reason why some of the top fitness professionals of today trust our software and help advise on features, integrations, and more year-round. We are not just giving you software to manage your business. We’re equipping you with a fully customizable software, app, and website to take your business to the next level.
What features are most important to you? Book a demo with Exercise.com today!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who are you guys, anyway?
The team at Exercise.com solves a major problem — how to grow your business without wasting time and losing money. We work with the real, confident decision makers — the best of the best — like James Harrison (Steelers great), Don Saladino, D1 Training, Fairchild Sports Performance, and Freestyle Connection — and offer our all-in-one fitness business software to simplify managing your business. The team at Exercise.com solves a major problem — how to grow your business without wasting time and losing money. We work with the real, confident decision makers — the best of the best — like Steelers great James Harrison, Don Saladino, D1 Training, Fairchild Sports Performance, and Freestyle Connection — and offer our all-in-one fitness business software to simplify managing your business.
What sets you apart from your competitors?
We turbocharge your business with our all-in-one fitness business software that’s custom branded for your business.• Efficiently schedule, view, and manage all appointments and classes — including by trainer, location, and service — with easy options for scheduling recurring events and availability.• Save time creating workouts with our simple workout plan creator and exercise manager and built-in integrations, tools, and more.• Sell your training three ways – group subscriptions, individualized training, and single workout plans – to increase revenue inside and outside your training walls.• Take clients through your custom assessments to automatically deliver personalized workouts based on the data important to their success.
Why not pay for custom development?
So many things could go wrong when building custom-branded apps. It’s also expensive, takes years to develop, and requires trust with your developers. We have a proven track record delivering apps for top trainers around the world and remove the risks present when doing it on your own.
What if I’m not technical?
You don’t need to be. Our dev team will build your custom-branded apps and take care of all the technical stuff so you can focus on what you do best.
What if I don’t have a following?
Engaging the followers you have is paramount because you can instantly convert engaged followers into paying clients with your all-in-one fitness business software.
Is it hard to set up?
No, it’s very easy. All you need to do is follow our success team’s proven process. We will deliver your custom-branded, all-in-one fitness business software, and you can do what you do best!
What if I wait to implement this solution?
If you wait, you will leave a lot of opportunity on the table to save time as you scale and manage your business with all-in-one software to engage and retain your clients. Whether you’re looking to bill customers on a recurring basis, single session, or package basis, do it all with a fully integrated, secure platform that can support in-person and online payments. This is a high-quality problem to solve. You shouldn’t wait to solve it.
What exactly do I get?
You get all-in-one fitness business software that does everything you need. No more having one software solution for doing personal training, another for booking and scheduling, something else for client assessments, and yet another pricey subscription for marketing and client communication. And then there are custom-branded iOS & Android apps. If you’re tired of paying too much for too many moving parts, stop the hacks and demo the Exercise.com all-in-one fitness business software today. This all-in-one fitness business software will save you time running your business, handle everything in one place, provide endless opportunities to engage and retain your clients, and allow you to sell workout plans.
Will this really work for me?
Yes. We have a proven track record with fitness professionals like Ashley Borden, Just-Train, PJF Performance, Madeline Moves, and Fit Thrive. Our all-in-one fitness business software will allow you to grow your business as much as you want.
What are the next steps?
The next step is simple. Click “Get a Price” anywhere on this page and schedule a call with one of our team members.
Will this integrate with my other software?
Our software integrates with a variety of other software including Zapier, Stripe, YouTube, Vimeo, MailChimp, MyFitnessPal, ConvertKit, and more.
What if I don’t have the budget?
This is an all-in-one fitness business software that allows you to grow your business as much as you’d like. You should strike while the iron is hot by investing in a workout platform that will help you scale your business, earn more revenue, retain and engage your clients, and save you time running your business.