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Free trial booking

Trials that book, show up, and sign up

A stranger finds you on their lunch break and books a trial in under a minute. CornerDesk texts reminders, catches the no-shows, and puts every attended trial on your follow-up list.

Included in every gym · No add-ons · No member app

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The usual way

Where it breaks

  1. 1

    Trials live in your DMs

    An Instagram message, a phone call, a walk-in — every trial starts somewhere different and gets tracked nowhere.

  2. 2

    No-shows just disappear

    Someone books, doesn't come, and nobody follows up. That was a member you already paid to attract.

  3. 3

    The follow-up never happens

    They loved the class. Then the week got busy, and the "so, want to join?" message never went out.

How it works

Free trial booking, on CornerDesk

  • A trial page that's yours

    Your gym gets a public page where people pick a class and book a free trial — no account, no app. Link it from Instagram or embed it on your website.

  • Reminders that go out themselves

    A confirmation text when they book, then reminders 24 hours and 2 hours before class.

  • No-shows get a second chance

    If they don't check in, CornerDesk marks the no-show and texts them a link to rebook.

  • Attended trials land on Today

    Everyone who came is on your follow-up list the next day. Convert them on the spot, or text them a checkout link for the membership they want.

  • A pipeline you can actually see

    Booked, attended, no-show, follow-up due, offered, joined, or lost — every lead sits in one stage, so nothing falls between the DM and the door.

  • No free trial? Turn it off

    Not every gym offers one. Switch it off and the trial page and buttons disappear — your schedule and drop-ins stay up.

$99 CAD/mo — flat.

Free trial booking is part of every gym — not a tier, not an add-on. Unlimited members, staff, and classes, and the first 30 days are free.

Billed in Canadian dollars, including to gyms in the US. CornerDesk takes no cut of member payments; Stripe’s processing fees apply to card payments on your own Stripe account (see Stripe’s pricing). Cash or e-transfer you record in CornerDesk has no processing fee.

The FAQ

Owners ask

01Do people need an account to book a trial?

No. They pick a class, enter their name and phone number, agree to your waiver, and they're booked.

02Can I put trial booking on my own website?

Yes. Copy one snippet into Wix, Squarespace, WordPress, or any site and the trial booker appears there, in light or dark to match your site.

03What happens after the trial class?

If they checked in, they land on your follow-up list the next day. If they didn't, they get a text with a link to rebook. Either way, nothing slips.

04How do trials become paying members?

From the follow-up list, convert them at the desk or text them a secure checkout link for a membership — they pay with their card, and the membership starts.