24/7 access control · Australia
Gym software with door access: run a 24/7 gym without a front desk
Gym software with door access connects your membership database to the door, so the only people who get in are members whose plan is active and paid. Tuckly checks each credential against the member’s status in real time, opens the door or turnstile for valid members, denies and messages lapsed ones, and logs every entry, which is what makes a 24/7 or unmanned gym in Australia safe to run.
From $69/month · Direct debit · GST invoices included
Quick answer
What is gym software with door access?
Gym software with door access (also called gym access control software or 24/7 gym software) is management software that talks to the hardware on your door: a fingerprint or face-recognition reader, an RFID card or fob reader, a QR scanner, a keypad or a smart lock, wired to an electric strike, maglock or turnstile. When a member presents a credential, the reader asks the software whether that member is allowed in right now; the software answers based on plan status, payment status, access hours and location, and the door opens or stays shut.
The point is not the door; it is the rule. With Tuckly, access follows the membership automatically: pay and the door opens, lapse and it does not, freeze and it pauses, upgrade to 24/7 and the hours extend. No cards to deactivate by hand, no list at the desk.
- Fingerprint, face, RFID, QR and keypad credentials
- Access rules by plan, time window and location
- Instant denial for expired, unpaid or frozen members
- Payment link sent on WhatsApp and SMS at the moment of denial
- Entry log with credential type for every visit
- Live occupancy for capacity limits
What Tuckly includes
Door & turnstile control
Controllers open doors and turnstiles for valid members; everything is logged.
Status-driven access
Access turns on and off with payment, expiry, freeze and plan hours.
Pay at the door
Denied members get a payment link; pay and the door opens on the next try.
App credentials
A QR code in the member app works as a key; no card to lose.
Alerts
Entry denied, dues outstanding and after-hours alerts on WhatsApp and SMS.
Access reports
Entries by hour, unmanned-hour usage and denied attempts.
How door access works with Tuckly
- 1
Member pays
Liam Taylor pays $75 by direct debit and card. Tuckly marks the plan active and issues the GST invoice.
- 2
Credential is enrolled
A fingerprint or face is enrolled on the device, a card or fob is assigned, or the member simply uses the QR code in the app.
- 3
Member presents credential
At 5:30 am the reader sends the credential to Tuckly.
- 4
Tuckly checks the rules
Active plan? Paid? Allowed at this hour, at this location? Not frozen?
- 5
Door opens or stays shut
Valid members are let through and logged. Lapsed members are denied and sent a payment link on WhatsApp and SMS.
- 6
You see it all
Live occupancy, entry log and denied attempts on your dashboard and in a morning digest.
Supported hardware: biometric, RFID, QR, keypad and smart locks
Tuckly integrates with popular fingerprint and face-recognition access devices, RFID readers and door or turnstile controllers used by gyms in Australia, and QR scanning works with any phone or tablet. If you already have a device, send us the model and we will confirm compatibility or recommend a tested unit. Electric strikes, maglocks and turnstiles are standard hardware available from any access-control installer.
- Fingerprint and face-recognition readers
- RFID card, fob and wristband readers
- QR scanners and tablet kiosks
- Door controllers for strikes and maglocks
- Turnstiles and speed gates
- Multiple doors per location on Pro
Rules you control
Decide which plans include 24/7 access and which are staffed-hours only. Set access windows per plan and per location, limit guest passes to staffed hours, require a successful payment before the first entry and review repeat entries on one credential in the log. Every rule is a setting, not a custom build.
What 24/7 access costs
Door and turnstile access control is included in the Tuckly Pro plan at $279/month. Hardware is a one-time purchase: a biometric or RFID reader, a controller and an electric strike or maglock for a single door typically costs the equivalent of a few months of subscription, installed by a local access-control or CCTV vendor. Most gyms recover it in the first month of extra early-morning and late-night memberships.
Loved by gym owners
What gym owners in Australia say
“We used to spend the first week of every month chasing fees on WhatsApp. Now the reminders and payment links go out on their own and dues are collected before I even look at the dashboard.”
Owner, Southbank Strength, Sydney
62% fewer overdue payments
“Biometric check-in blocks expired members automatically. No more awkward conversations at the desk, and renewals happen on the spot through the app.”
Manager, Melbourne Strength, Melbourne
3 hrs saved per day at the front desk
“The GST invoices alone were worth it. My accountant gets a clean export every month instead of a shoebox of receipts.”
Founder, Brisbane Strength Co., Brisbane
100% of payments invoiced automatically
Gym software with door access pricing in Australia
Starter
For new and single-trainer gyms getting organised.
$696 billed yearly
- Up to 200 active members
- 1 location
- 2 staff logins
Growth
For growing gyms that want automation and classes.
$1,392 billed yearly
- Up to 1,000 active members
- 1 location (+1 add-on)
- 10 staff logins
Pro
For established gyms and chains with multiple locations.
$2,796 billed yearly
- Unlimited members
- Up to 5 locations
- Unlimited staff logins
Enterprise & franchises
More than 5 locations, custom integrations, SLAs and on-site training. Priced per location.
All prices in AUD, exclusive of GST. 14-day free trial on every plan. No setup fees, no transaction fees.
FAQ
Gym software with door access: common questions
Which door access hardware works with Tuckly?
What happens when an expired member tries to enter?
Can I run a 24-hour gym without staff?
Do I need door access to use Tuckly?
Can members use their phone as a key?
Does door access work across multiple locations?
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