Facts checked on 25 September 2026

Lorari vs
ABC Glofoxpricing, reviews and features (2026)

ABC Glofox stands out for its branded member app in the app stores and its automatic waitlists, but it starts at $99/month, pricing comes through a quote form and the contract auto-renews. Lorari suits yoga and pilates studios that want public pricing from €16/month with no lock-in.

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At a glance

Lorari

ABC Glofox

€16/month

Starting price

From $99/month

Automatic WhatsApp messages

Student app

€

Comparison

Side-by-side comparison

Checked on 25 September 2026 against the sources linked at the bottom of the page. Numbers in brackets point to each source.

Lorari

Our pick

ABC Glofox

Pricing and terms

Starting price

€16/month (€12/month billed annually), + VAT. Public pricing.

Plans from $99/month (Essential, Boost, Elite). The exact price comes through a quote request.^{[6] [7]}

Fee per payment

0% Lorari commission. Only Stripe’s own fee (1.5% + €0.25 per European card payment).

Not published.

Contract

No lock-in. Pay monthly, or annually at a discount.

Initial term set in the order form, with automatic renewal. Fees are non-cancellable and non-refundable except as stated in their terms.^{[8] [9]}

Setup fee

No setup fee.

They advertise “minimal upfront costs” without publishing an amount.^[10]

Trial

14-day free trial.

No free trial published. They offer a free demo.^[11]

Talking to your students

Automatic WhatsApp messages

Booking confirmations, reminders and notices on WhatsApp from the studio’s own number. Included in Business; +€15/month on Starter and Pro.

Confirmations and reminders by email and SMS. Their AI agents cover phone, SMS, email and live chat; WhatsApp is not listed.^{[12] [13]}

Waitlist

Automatic over WhatsApp: a spot opens, the next student gets a message, taps “Yes” and is booked. Pro plan and above.

Automatic waitlists fill a spot as soon as it opens, plus no-show penalties.^[2]

Day-to-day running

Recurring weekly spots

Recurring spots: students keep their fixed weekly class and get next month’s spot before booking opens to everyone else.

Not published.

SEPA Direct Debit

SEPA Direct Debit per student through Stripe, the same account you take card payments with. No GoCardless or extra gateway.

Supports direct debit alongside card, cash and bank transfer.^[14]

Student app

Installable app with the studio’s logo and colours, included on every plan.

€

Custom branded member app in the app stores: optional add-on on Essential and Boost, included in Elite.^{[15] [16]}

Instructors

Unlimited instructors on every plan. Price depends on active students (50, 150 or unlimited).

Not published.

Languages and support

Platform in Spanish, Catalan, English and French. Support over WhatsApp and email.

Advanced app localisation is only on the Elite plan. Software languages are not published.^[17]

Your students read WhatsApp, not email

With Lorari, booking confirmations, class reminders and notices go out on WhatsApp from your studio’s own number. If a student owes money, the reminder tells them. And when a spot opens up, the next person on the waitlist gets a message: they tap “Yes” and they are booked.

Reminders people actually read
Booking confirmations and class reminders on WhatsApp, from your studio’s own number.
Payments without chasing
If a student owes money, the reminder itself tells them.
Spots that fill themselves
A spot opens, the next person on the waitlist gets a WhatsApp and books with one tap.

Messages from your own number: included in Business or €15/month on Starter and Pro. Waitlist: Pro plan and above.

How ABC Glofox does itPartial

Confirmations and reminders by email and SMS. Their AI agents cover phone, SMS, email and live chat; WhatsApp is not listed.^{[12] [13]}

Regular students

Every regular in their spot, every week

Recurring spots: students keep their fixed weekly class and get next month’s spot before booking opens to everyone else.

How ABC Glofox does itNot published

Not published.

Starting price

What you pay, no small print

Public monthly pricing, no lock-in and no Lorari commission. Your plan depends on your active students.

Lorari

Starter

Up to 50 active students

€16/month

Pro

Up to 150 active students

€36/month

Business

Unlimited students

€68/month

or €12 / €27 / €51 per month billed annually. + VAT.

0% Lorari commission. Only Stripe’s own fee (1.5% + €0.25 per European card payment).

ABC Glofox

Starting price: Plans from $99/month (Essential, Boost, Elite). The exact price comes through a quote request.^{[6] [7]}
Fee per payment: Not published.
Contract: Initial term set in the order form, with automatic renewal. Fees are non-cancellable and non-refundable except as stated in their terms.^{[8] [9]}
Setup fee: They advertise “minimal upfront costs” without publishing an amount.^[10]

ABC Glofox

Where ABC Glofox is strong

A member app under the studio’s own brand in the App Store and Google Play, with no other gyms inside.^[1]
Automatic waitlists plus no-show and late-cancel fees.^[2]
They migrate your data, including members’ stored payment methods.^[3]
AI agents that answer calls and texts in 30+ languages.^[4]

App Store

What users mention

Themes that come up repeatedly in public reviews. We cite the platform, never the person.

Hard to escalate issues with support, according to a review of their staff app.

“can never speak with a supervisor”

App Store^[5]

Charges without a clear explanation and vague support replies, according to one review.

“support responses were vague, deflective”

App Store^[5]

The staff app has a low rating (2.5 out of 5) and one review says it only works in portrait mode on iPad.

“Glofox pro app for iPad only works in portrait mode.”

App Store^[5]

Why Lorari

Where Lorari wins

Public pricing: €16/month (€12/month billed annually) + VAT, no quote form.

No lock-in: pay monthly, or annually at a discount.

Installable app with your logo and colours on every plan, not just the top tier.

Confirmations, reminders and notices on WhatsApp from the studio’s own number. Included in Business; +€15/month on Starter and Pro.

Platform in Spanish, Catalan, English and French, with a 14-day free trial.

Lorari fits if…

Yoga, pilates and wellness studios that want public pricing, no lock-in, recurring fixed spots and WhatsApp notices from their own number.

ABC Glofox fits if…

Gyms and boutique studios, mostly in English-speaking markets, that want a branded app in the app stores and are fine with an auto-renewing contract.

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FAQ

How much does Glofox cost?

Their site lists plans from $99/month (Essential, Boost and Elite); the exact price comes through a quote request. Lorari costs €16/month (€12/month billed annually) + VAT, with public pricing.

What do Glofox reviews say?

Their staff app has 2.5 out of 5 from 47 ratings on the US App Store. Negative reviews mention support and unclear charges.

What is a good Glofox alternative for a yoga or pilates studio?

Lorari offers public pricing from €16/month, no lock-in, no setup fee, unlimited instructors and an app with your logo on every plan. There is a 14-day free trial.

How do I move from Glofox to Lorari?

You can import your students into Lorari from a CSV file or a photo of your list. Your students’ data stays yours. Check your Glofox term and notice period first, since it renews automatically.

Does Glofox send reminders on WhatsApp?

Their site lists confirmations and reminders by email and SMS, and their AI agents cover phone, SMS, email and live chat, with no mention of WhatsApp. Lorari sends confirmations, reminders and notices on WhatsApp from the studio’s own number.