About Tortoise

Smarter Gym Management, Built for the Future

We believe gyms want to focus on training members, not chasing payments or managing admin. That’s why we created Tortoise—a powerful, automated gym management system that puts control back in your hands.

🚀 Instant payments, real-time data, and seamless member access.
💰  No middlemen, no hidden fees—just direct, transparent transactions.
📱   A mobile-first experience that makes running a gym effortless.

Why We Built Tortoise

Traditional gym management systems rely on slow, outdated payment methods and manual admin tasks that waste time and money. Many gym owners find themselves stuck with billing companies that hold onto their revenue for days—or even weeks.



Tortoise was designed to fix that.


  • Payments go straight from your member’s bank to yours with Akahu—no delays, no penalties.
  • Members sign up, pay, and access the gym seamlessly—reducing staff workload.
  • Everything is automated—so you can focus on growing your business.
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Built With Gym Owners in Mind

Tortoise isn’t just another software company - we are gym owners, managers and trainers ourselves, and we’ve worked directly with gym owners and staff to create a system that truly works for fitness businesses.

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Real-time data & reporting

Track members, payments, and visits instantly.

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Flexible payment options

Offer bank transfers or card payments, with no hidden fees.

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Secure access control

Give members 24/7 entry with their phone, no key fobs needed.

Branded apps for your gym

Your name, your logo, your identity—Tortoise stays behind the scenes.

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Our Commitment to Security & Reliability

Tortoise is cloud-based, hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS) for top-tier security.


  • Multi-factor authentication protects all data.
  • Automatic backups ensure your system is always up to date.
  • Real-time updates mean no delays in reporting, payments, or access control.
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Join the Gym Management Revolution

We’re redefining how gyms operate—no more admin headaches, delayed payments, or outdated systems.

Tortoise lets you take control, reduce costs, and grow your business.