PureGym vs The Gym Group: which is better? Comparison 2026
By our public methodology PureGym scores 94 out of 100 and The Gym Group scores 93. Below: the factors and facts where they differ, each fact with its source.
Score breakdown
| PureGym | The Gym Group | |
|---|---|---|
| Contract and leaving | 100 | 99 |
| Clubs and what is included | 85 | 82 |
| Reliability | 94 | 96 |
| Price openness | 100 | 100 |
Pros and cons
PureGym
- You can join with no commitment beyond one month
- Names the operating company and registration number
- Large network of clubs
- Short notice to cancel
The Gym Group
- You can join with no commitment beyond one month
- Names the operating company and registration number
- Large network of clubs
- Short notice to cancel
Facts side by side
| Fact | PureGym | The Gym Group |
|---|---|---|
| No long contract | Yes puregym.com | Yes thegymgroup.com |
| Notice to cancel | 0 days puregym.com | 4 days thegymgroup.com |
| Membership freeze | Yes puregym.com | Yes thegymgroup.com |
| Monthly price on the website | Yes puregym.com | Yes thegymgroup.com |
| Price with no long commitment | £24.99 (Core, typical) puregym.com | from £14.99 thegymgroup.com |
| Day pass | Yes puregym.com | Yes thegymgroup.com |
| Clubs in the country (as stated) | 450 puregym.com | 260 thegymgroup.com |
| Group classes included | Yes puregym.com | Yes thegymgroup.com |
| Open 24 hours | Yes puregym.com | Yes thegymgroup.com |
| Operator named on the website | Yes puregym.com | Yes thegymgroup.com |
| Registration number | 06690189 puregym.com | 05659669 thegymgroup.com |
| In business since | 2009 puregym.com | 2008 thegymgroup.com |
| App Store rating | 4.7★ itunes.apple.com | 4.7★ itunes.apple.com |
| App Store ratings | 230,992 itunes.apple.com | 125,601 itunes.apple.com |