What is FITPASS?

FITPASS is a fitness app that enables users to access a variety of gyms and wellness locations via credit or visit-based payment options. Rather than getting a long-term membership with one gym, users have the option of using their credits to visit any partner gym or fitness facility they would like to visit on that particular day.

The main advantage of this is that it provides users with physical flexibility in terms of the number of gym branches that they can visit. No external coach is assigned to the users since the coaching will be provided by trainers from the gym branch you choose.

What is Unlimitr?

Unlimitr is a coaching marketplace platform that enables you to look for a coach who suits your requirements and connect with them directly. There are more than 7,900 accredited coaches in the sector of health, fitness, nutrition, mental health, and recovery from injuries, across more than 40 nations.

Every process in Unlimitr is between one coach and one client. You look through the profiles of coaches, compare their specializations and connect with the one whose services meet your requirements. No fitness facilities are involved in the process as it all happens online.

The real difference between the two

Here's the honest version.

The truth is that FITPASS is about where you can exercise. A facility to work out at, it gives you access to gyms, studios and fitness centers. However, what you do when you get there is totally up to you and the instructor running the session on that particular date.

Unlimitr tells you what to do and makes sure you do what you are supposed to do. Your trainer not only provides you with a fitness room, but also knows when you are slacking and modifies your program depending on your progress.

Where FITPASS genuinely wins

If the only obstacle to your gym training has been not being able to get to the gym at all then FITPASS has directly addressed that point. Users now have access to the network instead of any specific fitness center.

The good news is that a variety of options have been made available to FITPASS users. Since the credit-based method allows users to go to different gyms and fitness centers whenever they want, there is no cost-effectiveness of the fixed model.

In addition, partner gyms usually have professional fitness trainers and also equipment and social atmosphere that makes people train effectively.

Moreover, pay-as-you-train model is, in fact, cheaper than going by the fixed monthly fee because expenses grow inversely with number of visits.

Where Unlimitr wins

Unlimitr provides a benefit that FITPASS cannot offer: a personal trainer. While FITPASS offers access to gyms, that fact alone cannot guarantee proper usage of the facility. With Unlimitr, a coach makes a personalized plan and continuously monitors its effectiveness.

Unlimitr's services go far beyond what's available through a simple gym membership. FITPASS is much more suited for finding physical studio space. With Unlimitr, there are also coaches specializing in nutrition, yoga, sports, rehabilitation, mental health, and women's health.

With Unlimitr, there is no network of affiliated gyms. This fact is important because the effectiveness of its services is not defined by the number of local fitness centers.

Finally, the key element that differentiates Unlimitr is the presence of accountability. Having access to gyms does not guarantee the presence of accountability. Even the most excellent gym cannot help if the clients do not go there.

FITPASS gets you into the building. Unlimitr gets you a plan and someone making sure you follow it. A credit that unlocks a gym door is not the same as a coach who's actually tracking your progress. If your problem is consistency and direction rather than access, Unlimitr is where you start.

How the pricing actually compares

FITPASS operates according to a customized pricing system based on a credit or visit system: the cost is determined by the number of fitness centers entered, and specific tariff formations differ from city to city and must be checked directly using the app for actual cost in the particular region of interest.

Unlimitr bills for coaching: ongoing coaching, providing no commitments at least for an extended period of time.

Comparing the two systems indicates that FITPASS can be a more cost-efficient option for occasional users of fitness rooms. However, it should be noted that while one can obtain entries to a gym with FITPASS, Unlimitr offers a coaching service. Therefore, if the main issue is that the person does not know how to exercise or does not stick to the process, mere access to a gym should not be considered a solution in this case.

So — which one should you pick?

Choose FITPASS if what you need is physical gym access across multiple locations, you prefer training with equipment and group classes in person, and you don't need a dedicated coach guiding your programme.

Choose Unlimitr if what you need is a coach — someone who builds a personalised plan across fitness, nutrition, yoga, or mental wellness and actually holds you accountable to it, regardless of where you're training from.

Frequently asked questions

Is Unlimitr cheaper than FITPASS?

It depends on what you're paying for. FITPASS charges for gym access on a credit/visit basis; Unlimitr charges for 1:1 coaching, from ~₹500/session or ~₹5,000/month. They're different products — comparing on price alone misses the point. Check current plan pricing on both apps for your city before deciding.

Does FITPASS offer personal coaching like Unlimitr?

No. FITPASS is a gym-access aggregator — any guidance comes from whichever partner gym's own trainers are on-site, not a dedicated coach who knows your history. Unlimitr is built entirely around a 1:1 coaching relationship.

Can I get gym access through Unlimitr?

No. Unlimitr is fully online — sessions happen over video or messaging, with no physical gym network attached. FITPASS is what's built for walking into different partner gyms.

Which is better for weight loss — Unlimitr or FITPASS?

FITPASS helps if the barrier is simply not having a gym to go to. Unlimitr helps if the barrier is not knowing what to do or not sticking with it. Many people genuinely benefit from both — gym access for the workout, coaching for the plan behind it.

Does Unlimitr work outside India like FITPASS's gym network requires?

Yes. Unlimitr operates across 40+ countries, so the experience is identical wherever you are, since it's entirely online. FITPASS's value depends on its partner-gym network being strong in your specific city.