NFC for the fastest interaction
NFC tags let lifters tap the machine and immediately open the relevant Liftag flow. It feels native, fast, and clear for repeat gym use.
MACHINE SYNC
NFC and QR gym tags that open the right exercise.
LIFTAG combines NFC tags and QR codes for gym machines so lifters can tap or scan equipment to open setup videos, exercise details, and workout tracking.
TAPnfc tag
SCANqr code
LOGset tracking
QR codes as a universal fallback
QR stickers keep the same machine-sync experience available across devices, lighting conditions, and member habits. Gyms can use both on the same machine.
Content and tracking in one destination
The tag does more than open a web page. It connects the machine to exercise instructions, trainer videos, logging, rest timing, and long-term workout history.
NFC + QR
Most competitors stop at a printed QR.
LIFTAG treats NFC for tap-to-open speed and QR as the universal fallback, on the same machine. Gyms create both from the dashboard and buy the physical tags themselves.
| Aspect | LIFTAG | Liftd | ScanLiftLog | RepTag |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gym cost | Only LIFTAG Free core forever. Listing, machine setup, and the dashboard to create NFC and QR codes stay free. Gyms buy the physical tags. Advanced business tools are optional. | $39 / $79 / $143 / $239 per month for 20 / 50 / 100 / 200 machines. Enterprise above that. | $30 / $60 / $99 / $150 per month by machine count. One-time $99 setup, waived on a 3-month or longer term. | 150 € per month excl. VAT for the full platform. Monthly cancelable, 30-day money-back. Pilot discounts available. |
| Physical tags | Gyms buy NFC tags and QR stickers, then create and manage them in the free dashboard. LIFTAG does not ship the physical tags. | Gym prints QR codes from the dashboard. NFC is supported; the gym supplies those tags. | Branded QR labels generated and shipped after the gym sends an equipment list. | QR stickers or magnets are printable or orderable. No NFC kit. |
| Access method | Best here NFC + QR as the default. Tap for speed, scan as the universal fallback. Gyms buy the physical tags. | QR primary. NFC supported as an option. | QR only. Browser or add-to-home-screen PWA. | QR only. Browser for basics, optional app for tracking. |
| Trainer videos | Best here Gyms can film their own trainers on their exact machines and attach those videos to the tag. | Machine photos and history on that piece of equipment. Not built around gym-filmed coaching videos. | Machine-specific labels and in-experience gym promotional messaging. | Exercise videos plus German coaching cues, safety notes, and defect reporting. |
| App required | Yes for full logging, history, and progress. | Yes. Member app is free. | They win No. Camera scan opens the browser. Add-to-home-screen is optional. | They win Optional. Web covers exercise, video, and defect reports. App unlocks tracking. |
Common questions
Common questions.
A combined NFC tag and QR sticker is the strongest setup: NFC for tap-to-open speed, QR for universal scan access, and both pointing to the same machine-specific Liftag flow.