Is Timeo a good Glofox alternative in Malaysia?

Glofox is a strong choice for gym brands and chains running across regions. Timeo suits gyms and studios in Malaysia that want flat ringgit pricing on a public page, FPX and DuitNow paid into their own account, WhatsApp reminders from their own number and door hardware supplied by the same team.

How much does Timeo cost?

Basic is RM79, Advance is RM99 and Team is RM119 a month per location. Gyms and studios usually pick Advance, which includes memberships, packages, the member app and gate entry. There is no setup fee and no contract.

Does Timeo take FPX and DuitNow?

Yes. Members pay by FPX, DuitNow QR, card or e-wallet, and the money goes into your own Billplz account. Card payments can also run through your own Stripe account.

Do I need separate door hardware with Timeo?

No. We sell the Timeo Gate reader kit ourselves and help you set it up. Gate entry is part of Advance and Team, and the hardware is a one time purchase priced per device, with no monthly hardware fee.

Can I move my members and their remaining sessions?

Yes. Upload a spreadsheet under Customers, Import with each member and their current plan, expiry date and sessions used. Every member arrives with their active package, so booking and the door work on day one.

Do WhatsApp reminders cost extra?

No. Reminders and receipts send from your own WhatsApp number, unlimited, on every plan. There are no message credits to top up.

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Looking at Glofox? Here is the Malaysian built alternative for gyms and studios.

Glofox and Timeo both run memberships, classes and payments for gyms and studios. Glofox serves fitness businesses worldwide. Timeo is built and supported in Malaysia, shows its prices in ringgit, takes FPX and DuitNow into your own account, and supplies its own door reader.

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Side by side

What Glofox offers is taken from its own public pages, checked on 4 October 2026. Plans and features can differ by region, so confirm with them before you decide.

	Glofox	Timeo
Published price	No prices on the pricing page. You request a quote	RM79, RM99 or RM119 a month flat per location, shown on the pricing page. No setup fee, no contract
Payments	Glofox Payments with credit, debit, ACH, Apple Pay and Google Pay. Also integrates with providers such as Stripe, GoCardless, PayU and Ezidebit	FPX, DuitNow QR, cards and e-wallets, paid into your own Billplz or Stripe account
Door access	Through hardware partners: Kisi and Gantner in the member app, plus integrations with Innertelligence and Passport Technologies. Barcode and tablet kiosk check-in	Gate entry included in Advance and Team. We sell the Timeo Gate reader kit as one time hardware and help you set it up
Messaging	Automated email, SMS and push journeys	WhatsApp and email reminders and receipts on every plan, sent from your own WhatsApp number, unlimited, no credits
Member app	Custom branded app with your logo, colours and app icon	Timeo member app on iOS and Android included in Advance and Team, plus a web member portal
Scale	30,000+ studios and gyms worldwide, from single locations to global operations, in 15+ languages	One location per plan. Another outlet is an add on from RM49 a month. Console in English and 中文

Who each one suits

Glofox is strong for gym brands and franchises that grow across regions and want a branded app, roll up reporting and a choice of payment providers and door partners. Timeo suits gyms and studios in Malaysia that want a flat price in ringgit, payments into their own Billplz account, WhatsApp from their own number, door hardware from the same team, and support in English and Chinese.

Why Malaysian gyms and studios pick Timeo

Built and supported here. Timeo was founded in Kuala Lumpur, and you reach the people who build it on WhatsApp.
Prices you can see. RM99 a month on Advance covers memberships, packages, classes, the member app and gate entry for one location. Another outlet is an add on from RM49 a month.
Malaysian payments to your own account. FPX and DuitNow land in your own Billplz account. Cards work too.
WhatsApp on your own number. Reminders and receipts go out from your business number, unlimited, with no credits.
English and 中文. Front desk staff can run the console in Chinese while the owner uses English.

One team for the software and the door

A member scans the Timeo app pass or a registered NFC card at the Timeo Gate reader. Timeo checks their package right then. Active members get in and the entry lands in your door log. When a package ends, the door stops opening. Supported turnstiles and face terminals use the same check. Read how it works for a gym door access system in Malaysia, or see the Timeo Gate reader.

Built for packs, capacity and instructors

A pack in Timeo carries its own session count and expiry, and a member cannot book on a pack that has run out. Classes keep to capacity and run a waitlist. Read the full guide on Mindbody and Glofox alternatives for Malaysian studios, or compare Timeo with Mindbody and Vibefam. Or see seven systems compared in best gym management software in Malaysia.

Switching takes one spreadsheet

Export your member list, add each member's current plan, expiry date and the sessions used, then upload it under Customers, Import. Every member arrives with their active package and signs in to the member app with the email you imported.

Questions owners ask

Is Timeo a good Glofox alternative in Malaysia?: Glofox is a strong choice for gym brands and chains running across regions. Timeo suits gyms and studios in Malaysia that want flat ringgit pricing on a public page, FPX and DuitNow paid into their own account, WhatsApp reminders from their own number and door hardware supplied by the same team.
How much does Timeo cost?: Basic is RM79, Advance is RM99 and Team is RM119 a month per location. Gyms and studios usually pick Advance, which includes memberships, packages, the member app and gate entry. There is no setup fee and no contract.
Does Timeo take FPX and DuitNow?: Yes. Members pay by FPX, DuitNow QR, card or e-wallet, and the money goes into your own Billplz account. Card payments can also run through your own Stripe account.
Do I need separate door hardware with Timeo?: No. We sell the Timeo Gate reader kit ourselves and help you set it up. Gate entry is part of Advance and Team, and the hardware is a one time purchase priced per device, with no monthly hardware fee.
Can I move my members and their remaining sessions?: Yes. Upload a spreadsheet under Customers, Import with each member and their current plan, expiry date and sessions used. Every member arrives with their active package, so booking and the door work on day one.
Do WhatsApp reminders cost extra?: No. Reminders and receipts send from your own WhatsApp number, unlimited, on every plan. There are no message credits to top up.