Best Bonjoro alternative for Fitness & Gyms
Why Fitness & Gyms teams are choosing VideoTestimonials over Bonjoro — feature parity, lower price, and workflows tuned for fitness & gyms.
VideoTestimonials vs Bonjoro: Detailed Comparison for 2026
Bonjoro sends personal videos to customers; VideoTestimonials collects videos from them. A comparison of two products that point cameras in opposite directions, and where Bonjoro's Testimonials add-on actually lands.
Fitness & Gyms testimonial challenges
Every fitness & gyms team we talk to runs into the same testimonial problems. Bonjoro solves some, ignores others.
Before-and-after photos are everywhere — prospects are skeptical of edited images and want to hear real stories
High churn means you need a constant stream of new members, and paid ads alone are not sustainable
Personal training and boutique studios compete against low-cost big-box gyms on price instead of results
Members achieve incredible results but rarely share them publicly unless prompted and made easy
How VideoTestimonials solves them
What you actually get in VideoTestimonials that Bonjoro doesn't fully address for fitness & gyms.
Capture video testimonials at milestone moments — first pull-up, race completion, weight-loss goal — when emotion is highest
Embed transformation stories on your class pages and pricing page to convert website visitors into trial bookings
Build a Wall of Love that new prospects can browse, filtered by goal type (weight loss, strength, flexibility)
Turn member videos into social content that drives organic reach and attracts local prospects
VideoTestimonials vs Bonjoro for Fitness & Gyms
Feature comparison weighted by what fitness & gyms teams actually use.
| Feature | VideoTestimonials | Bonjoro |
|---|---|---|
| Video testimonial recording | ||
| Text testimonial collection | Unlimited on paid | Unlimited |
| Recording length limit | Set per form | No time limit |
| Wall of Love widget | Website embeds | |
| Image studio for social sharing | 50+ templates | |
| Import from review platforms | 18 sources | |
| Built-in video editing & trimming | ||
| Video testimonials on the entry paid plan | Unlimited | 250 |
| Custom domain | Starter and above | Pro and above |
| Also a video messaging tool |
Fitness & Gyms-specific testimonial questions
Use these prompts when collecting testimonials from your fitness & gyms customers.
- 1
What was your fitness level when you started, and where are you now?
- 2
What almost stopped you from signing up, and what changed your mind?
- 3
How has this program impacted your life beyond just physical fitness?
- 4
What makes this gym or trainer different from others you've tried?
- 5
What would you say to someone who is thinking about joining but hasn't committed yet?
Why Fitness & Gyms teams use video testimonials
Pricing for Fitness & Gyms
VideoTestimonials starter is cheaper than Bonjoro starter.
