Comparisons
Nakelo or FLiiP?
FLiiP is gym management software made in Quebec, in Chambly: recurring billing with automatic retries and bank debits in Canada, bookings, waitlists, self check-in with QR codes and turnstiles, and an app for members. It increasingly targets commercial gyms and chains, with a price that follows the gym’s size, locations and modules, plus an onboarding fee. Nakelo is for independent studios and gyms: one price, contracts that follow the Consumer Protection Act, door access with Kisi, QuickBooks, and email and team chat in the same app. If you have several locations or turnstiles, FLiiP is probably the better choice.
Comparison made in October 2026; check each provider’s current offer.
In short
Nakelo fits best for…
Independent Quebec studios and gyms with one location that want everything in one French app at one price, with no onboarding fee.
FLiiP fits best for…
Commercial gyms and chains with several locations, turnstiles at the door and a team that closely follows failed payments.
Side by side
| Criterion | Nakelo | FLiiP |
|---|---|---|
| Made in Quebec | NakeloYes, A Quebec company, data in Montreal | FLiiPYes, A company from Chambly |
| French interface | NakeloYes, French first, English if you prefer | FLiiPIn part, Site, support and help in French; the member app is listed in English |
| Health studio contracts (Quebec) | NakeloYes, Required clauses, no automatic renewal, cancellation amounts worked out | FLiiPNot mentioned on its site |
| Membership payments | NakeloYes, Memberships paid by card each month, on your own Stripe or Square account | FLiiPYes, Automatic retries for up to 48 days, bank debits in Canada |
| Schedule and booking | NakeloYes, Classes, waitlists, make-up credits, reminders | FLiiPYes, Classes, appointments, waitlists |
| Check-in and door | NakeloYes, PIN-locked self check-in station, QR code; door with Kisi | FLiiPYes, Self check-in, QR codes and Gantner turnstiles |
| Member app | NakeloIn part, Portal under your name, installed from the browser | FLiiPYes, FLiiP app; branded app on higher plans |
| Accounting | NakeloYes, QuickBooks both ways | FLiiPIn part, Excel exports; no accounting integration listed |
| Email, team chat, signature, files | NakeloYes, Included in the same app | FLiiPIn part, Focused on members, payments and sales |
| Data hosting | NakeloYes, In Canada (Montreal), tools for Law 25 | FLiiPOn AWS, region not stated |
| Price | Nakelo$99 a month plus taxes; AI by usage | FLiiPBy size, locations and modules, plus an onboarding fee |
Comparison made in October 2026; check each provider’s current offer.
Choose FLiiP if…
- You have several locations, or you’re opening more.
- You have turnstiles at the door and many members paying by bank debit.
- You want an app with your brand in the App Store and Google Play.
- You want advanced tools to chase failed payments.
Choose Nakelo if…
- You run an independent studio or gym and want one price, with no onboarding fee.
- You sell memberships with a commitment and want a contract that follows the Consumer Protection Act.
- You want door access with Kisi and a PIN-locked self check-in station.
- Your books are in QuickBooks.
- You want email, team chat, e-signature and an AI assistant in the same app.
Switching to Nakelo
The guided import recognizes FLiiP’s files. You drop the files, see what will be created before confirming, and the whole import undoes in one click if something looks wrong.
- Members (member management → ⋯ → export the client list, in Excel).
- Current memberships and passes: ask FLiiP for the export; the app drafts the letter for you.
- Saved cards don’t follow: your members enter their card again in their account.
- The import also knows Mindbody, PushPress, Wodify, Glofox and Amilia.
Frequently asked questions
FLiiP and Nakelo are both from Quebec: what’s the difference?
FLiiP specializes in gyms and increasingly targets commercial gyms and chains, with turnstiles, bank debits and a branded app. Nakelo is for independent studios and gyms: one price, contracts that follow Quebec law, Kisi, QuickBooks, and email, chat and e-signature in the same app.
Does Nakelo follow the Consumer Protection Act for gym memberships?
Yes. A membership with a commitment comes with a health studio contract that has the required clauses, lasts 12 months at most, is paid month by month and never renews by itself. On cancellation, the app works out what you can keep and what must be refunded.
Can I import my members from FLiiP?
Yes. Your member list exported from FLiiP imports with a preview and a one-click undo. For current memberships, ask FLiiP for the export: the guided import drafts the letter. Saved cards don’t follow.
How much does Nakelo cost compared with FLiiP?
Nakelo costs $99 a month plus taxes, with no onboarding fee and a 14-day free trial; AI assistant usage is added based on what you use. FLiiP’s price depends on the gym’s size, locations and modules, plus an onboarding fee: compare with the quote it gives you.
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