{"id":13241,"date":"2023-08-07T14:21:35","date_gmt":"2023-08-07T13:21:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.justtravelous.com\/?p=13241"},"modified":"2026-09-02T16:05:26","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T15:05:26","slug":"classpass-vs-urban-sports-club","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.justtravelous.com\/en\/classpass-vs-urban-sports-club\/","title":{"rendered":"Classpass vs Urban Sports Club (Best Flexible Fitness App\u00a02026)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finding a great <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justtravelous.com\/en\/best-gyms-amsterdam\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"13601\">gym in Amsterdam <\/a>that you love when you move can be tough. A great way to explore all the gyms in your area is through fitness apps (comparison of Classpass vs Urban Sports Club explored below). Instead of subscribing to one gym, subscribing to a flexible fitness app allows you to explore hundreds of gyms in your area. During my eight years living and working in Amsterdam, I continuously tested the available flexible fitness networks to optimize both cost and variety. In 2026, the two dominant platforms are ClassPass and Urban Sports Club (which fully absorbed the OneFit network in 2024). While both eliminate single-gym lock-in, their underlying pricing models and usage restrictions dictate drastically different user experiences. In my opinion: ClassPass is the Superior Choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ClassPass vs Urban Sports Club: Which App is Better in 2026?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>&nbsp;<\/th><th>ClassPass<\/th><th>Urban Sports Club<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>How you pay<\/strong><\/td><td>Credit system, 9\u2013140 credits per month. Classes cost 4\u201311 credits depending on the studio and time of day.<\/td><td>Fixed number of check-ins per month, whichever studio you visit.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Monthly plans<\/strong><\/td><td>From \u20ac19 for 11 credits, \u20ac45 for 30, \u20ac69 for 47.<\/td><td>Four plans, \u20ac35 to \u20ac165, covering 4 to 18 workouts.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Same gym, repeatedly<\/strong><\/td><td>No limit. Go to your favourite studio every week.<\/td><td>Most plans cap how often you can return to the same gym in a month.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Booking ahead<\/strong><\/td><td>Up to a week in advance.<\/td><td>Two classes at a time on the basic plan.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Where it works<\/strong><\/td><td>Global. Same credits in most major cities worldwide.<\/td><td>Netherlands plus France, Spain, Portugal, Germany and Belgium.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Beyond the gym<\/strong><\/td><td>Restaurants, salons and spas included \u2014 useful for leftover credits.<\/td><td>Fitness only.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Sees teacher names<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes.<\/td><td>No.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Free trial<\/strong><\/td><td>14 days, including 10 free workouts.<\/td><td>None advertised.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Based on eight years of using both in Amsterdam. Prices change \u2014 check each app before signing up.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bottom Line Up Front: ClassPass is the Superior Choice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Classpass is my clear winner in this battle for fitness apps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Get more for your money since the app credits go farther. Most ClassPass gyms offer discounts for first-timers, taking a class at off-peak hours, and \u201cwe miss you\u201d discounts when you have not been to a specific gym in a while. These discounts allow for your credits to go much farther on ClassPass.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ClassPass is a global platform so you can use the credits in most large cities around the world when you are traveling, even outside Europe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ClassPass includes lots of restaurants and beauty within the membership. If you have credits left over at the end of the month, you can get lunch, a hair cut or a massage with the extra points.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No limit on specific gym frequency. Urban Sports Club limits the number of times you can attend a gym in a month. This can be really limiting when you find a gym you love and want to go to every week. Urban Sports Club also limits the number of classes that you can book in advance (only 2 on the basic membership. I found this really frustrating since you could not plan out your week of workouts but had to go in every few days to book and some of the classes fill up since you can only book 2 in advance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Urban Sports Club also does not allow you to see the name of the teachers at the gyms. I really like specific teachers so I found it limiting that you could not see that information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More options: ClassPass Amsterdam for example has hundreds of participating gyms with new gyms added all the time. Urban Sports Club was missing some of my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justtravelous.com\/en\/best-gyms-amsterdam\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"13601\">favorite gyms<\/a> like Velo and PLTS, which are all available on Classpass.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/classpass.com\/refer\/CE7T6B352\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">CLAIM YOUR FREE 14-DAY CLASSPASS TRIAL HERE<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ClassPass<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is ClassPass?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/classpass.com\/refer\/CE7T6B352\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">ClassPass <\/a>is a global fitness app connecting you with gyms all over the world. ClassPass works on a credit system with plans ranging from 9 to 140 credits per month. Classes range from 4 credits to 11 credits to book based on the prestige of the gym and the demand at the time of day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ClassPass operates across major Dutch cities, including Amsterdam, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justtravelous.com\/en\/one-day-in-rotterdam\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"17935\">Rotterdam<\/a>, and Utrecht. Whether you like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justtravelous.com\/en\/pilates-amsterdam\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"15677\">Pilates<\/a>, spinning, boxing, yoga, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justtravelous.com\/en\/best-female-gyms-amsterdam\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"15533\">female gyms,<\/a> HIIT or weight classes, etc., there are available in the app at multiple locations. ClassPass is one app for all things fitness, wellness &amp; beauty. ClassPass gives you worldwide access to thousands of top-rated gyms, fitness studios, salons, and spas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ClassPass Highlights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Very easy-to-use app which allows you to book classes up to a week in advance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Many gyms offer first-timer discount, off-peak hours discounts, or \u201cwe miss you\u201d discounts which allows you to get more classes for your money.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Worldwide Classes \u2013 ClassPass is a global platform so you can use the credits in most large cities around the world when you are traveling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Whether you like Pilates, spinning, boxing, yoga, HIIT, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justtravelous.com\/en\/padel-netherlands\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"14926\">padel, <\/a>or weight classes, etc., there are available in the app at multiple locations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you have extra credits at the end of the month, you can use the credits on massages, healthy eating locations, and even manicures and pedicures at a discount using the ClassPass app<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get a free 14-day trial when you sign up using this link:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/classpass.com\/refer\/CE7T6B352\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">Classpass<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ClassPass Pricing:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4 Available Plans: Try ClassPass free for 14 days using the link below \u2014 the trial includes 10 free workouts to use at top-rated studios and gyms (one time each). Any extra credits you add during the trial roll over into your first paid month. Those 10 free workouts are worth roughly \u20ac40-90 depending on which studios you pick, so it&#8217;s a real way to sample several gyms before committing to a single membership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/classpass.com\/refer\/CE7T6B352\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">CLAIM YOUR FREE 14-DAY CLASSPASS TRIAL HERE<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"245\" src=\"https:\/\/www.justtravelous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screenshot-2026-01-03-080132-740x245.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of Classpass pricing showing 11 credits for 19 euros, 30 credits for 45 euros, 47credits for 69 euros.\" class=\"wp-image-18339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.justtravelous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screenshot-2026-01-03-080132-740x245.png 740w, https:\/\/www.justtravelous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screenshot-2026-01-03-080132-1024x339.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.justtravelous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screenshot-2026-01-03-080132-768x254.png 768w, https:\/\/www.justtravelous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screenshot-2026-01-03-080132.png 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ClassPass Wrap-up<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you like Pilates, spinning, boxing, yoga, HIIT or weight classes, etc., there are available in the app at multiple locations across Amsterdam, Utrecht, Den Haag, and Rotterdam. All available in one global platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Urban Sports Club<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Urban Sports Club?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Urban Sports Club (previously OneFit) is a similar concept allowing you to work out whenever, wherever you want. Create your own workout routine with a flexible monthly sports subscription in the Netherlands. Urban Sports Clubs has access to hundreds of gyms across France, Spain, Portugal, Germany, and Belgium.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"418\" src=\"https:\/\/www.justtravelous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screenshot-2026-01-03-081325-740x418.png\" alt=\"Classpass vs Urban Sports Club  Plan Options - Essential $35 for 4 checkins, Classic $75 for 10 checkins, Premium $115 for 14 check ins, Max $165 for 18 checkins\" class=\"wp-image-18341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.justtravelous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screenshot-2026-01-03-081325-740x418.png 740w, https:\/\/www.justtravelous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screenshot-2026-01-03-081325-1024x578.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.justtravelous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screenshot-2026-01-03-081325-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/www.justtravelous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screenshot-2026-01-03-081325.png 1331w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Urban Sports Club Highlights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Straight forward credit system where you buy a specific quantity of workouts. They tend to be more expensive per workout than on ClassPass.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Key limitation \u2013 most of their plans will limit how many times you can return to the same gym within a month which can be really limiting if you find somewhere you love<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easy-to-use app which allows you to discover new gyms and new workouts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Urban Sports ClubPricing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Urban Sports Club has four pricing options with 4 \u2013 18 workout plans ranging from 35 euros to 165 euros per month. They also have discounts if you sign up for an annual plan vs. month to month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/classpass.com\/refer\/CE7T6B352\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">ClassPass<\/a> vs Urban Sports Club Wrap Up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ClassPass is the clear winner since you get more for your money. Both apps offer an awesome service to build your own flexible workout plan at hundreds of gyms. Even after using ClassPass for eight years, I still love it because I can go to spin, boxing, yoga, and weight training all in one week at different gyms. The variety keeps me interested in working out so I never get bored with the same old workout routine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/classpass.com\/refer\/CE7T6B352\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">CLAIM YOUR FREE 14-DAY CLASSPASS TRIAL HERE<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is ClassPass cheaper than Urban Sports Club?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It depends on how often you go and how many different gyms you want to try. ClassPass credits stretch further because of off-peak, first-timer, and &#8220;we miss you&#8221; discounts, while Urban Sports Club charges a flatter rate per check-in. For most people who like variety, ClassPass ends up cheaper per workout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I cancel my ClassPass membership anytime?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, ClassPass memberships are month-to-month with no long-term contract, so you can cancel or pause anytime before your next billing date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What&#8217;s actually included in the free ClassPass trial?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 14-day trial includes 10 free workouts (one per studio), which is roughly \u20ac40-90 of value depending on which gyms you pick. Any credits left over roll into your first paid month if you decide to continue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I use ClassPass outside Amsterdam?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, ClassPass is a global platform, so the same credits work in most major cities around the world, not just Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and Utrecht.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/classpass.com\/refer\/CE7T6B352\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">ClassPass Amsterdam<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See the map below for all the gym options in Amsterdam! 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