No monthly bill to start
Basic is free forever. Pay 3.5% only when someone pays you. Pro is $19.99 a month, no annual contract.
WellnessLiving is deep software for gyms, spas and studios, starting at $62 a month. If you run classes, programs or a membership community and don't need payroll and front-desk tools, Gametime Hero does the community side for free to start.
Choose WellnessLiving if you run a busy gym, spa or studio and need staff scheduling, payroll, point of sale and a branded app. Choose Gametime Hero if you run classes, workshops, clubs or a nonprofit program and want sign-ups, memberships, payments and your website without a monthly bill to start. WellnessLiving starts at $62 a month billed annually; Gametime Hero Basic is free.
Last verified November 5, 2026. Sources at the bottom of the page.
Basic is free forever. Pay 3.5% only when someone pays you. Pro is $19.99 a month, no annual contract.
Workshops, recurring classes, memberships, donations and a shop, without features you will never touch.
Month to month with no contract. Export your data whenever you want.
Full studio management versus community and class management.
| What you need | Gametime Hero | WellnessLiving | Choose based on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | |||
| Starting price | ✓Free (Basic) | $62/mo (Starter, billed annually) or $69 monthly | Small or new program: Gametime Hero. |
| Higher tiers | Pro $19.99/mo, Enterprise $49/mo | Business $179–$199/mo, BusinessPro $314–$349/mo | Growing studio with staff: compare features. |
| Payment processing rate | ✓Published: 3.5% or 2.1% + Stripe 2.9% + 30¢ | Not published on the pricing page | Ask WellnessLiving for your rate. |
| Programs | |||
| Classes and recurring sessions | ✓Recurring events with per-date attendance (Pro) | ✓Class and appointment booking | Appointments and staff calendars: WellnessLiving. |
| Memberships | ✓Communities, roles and dues | ✓Memberships and passes | Both cover memberships. |
| Workshops, events, fundraisers | ✓Events, tickets, donations, shop | ~Studio focused | Community events: Gametime Hero. |
| Operations | |||
| Staff, payroll, point of sale | –Not built for front-desk operations | ✓Staff, payroll, POS, retail | Front desk and staff: WellnessLiving. |
| Website | ✓Site builder included; custom domain on Pro | ~Website via add-on | Want the site included: Gametime Hero. |
| Branded mobile app | –Mobile web | ✓White-label app add-on | Need an app-store app: WellnessLiving. |
We're biased, but we'd rather you pick the right tool than switch twice.
Start with class sign-ups or memberships. Add a website, shop or donations later.
Just Class sign-ups. Turn on the rest whenever you want, on the same account.
“When my events stopped working on Wix, Gametime Hero had me up and running in less than 48 hours.”
Juliana Masci, Founder, Tool School Co. · Read the case studyRun both side by side until you are ready. Or book a free setup call and we will do the moving with you.
To start, yes: Basic is free and Pro is $19.99 a month. WellnessLiving's Starter is $62 a month billed annually. Gametime Hero charges a published 3.5% or 2.1% on payments plus Stripe's card fee.
No. If you need staff scheduling, payroll and point of sale, WellnessLiving is built for that.
Yes. Communities with member roles and dues, plus member-only events.
No. Pro is month to month, and you can export your data any time.
Yes, with 40+ modules. Custom domain on Pro.
Yes. Book a free setup call. Tool School Co. was running in under 48 hours.
Start free on Basic: no card, no contract, no setup fee. Pay a small percentage only when someone pays you, and pass it on if you like.
WellnessLiving details come from WellnessLiving's own website and help pages, read November 5, 2026. Prices and features change; check them before you decide. Spot something out of date? Email info@hellogametimehero.com and we will fix it.
WellnessLiving is a trademark of its owner. Gametime Hero is not affiliated with or endorsed by WellnessLiving.
