Fitness · head to head
ABC Fitness vs Trainerize
The short version
- Only Trainerize has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: ABC Fitness split across separate products by business type, so ABC Ignite, Glofox, Trainerize and Evo are different systems rather than tiers of one; Trainerize the free Basic plan covers exactly 1 client seat and excludes the AI workout builder, custom programs and nutrition tracking
- They diverge on capability: ABC Fitness covers Payment processing, Trainerize covers Workout programming.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which ABC Fitness and Trainerize actually diverge.
| Attribute | ABC Fitness | Trainerize |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $150/month | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | freemium |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Founded | 1981 | 2012 |
Identical on both: platforms (Ios, Android, Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Fitness).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in ABC Fitness
- Payment processing
- Member management
- Data analytics
- Marketing automation
- Mobile check-in
- Salesforce
- Mindbody
- Mailchimp
Only in Trainerize
- Workout programming
- Nutrition coaching
- Habit tracking
- In-app messaging
- Progress tracking
- MyFitnessPal
- Apple Health
- Fitbit
Both cover
- Ios support
- Android support
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
ABC Fitness
- Membership management and billing for gyms and health clubsnot Trainerize
- Boutique studio scheduling and class booking through Glofoxnot Trainerize
- Personal training programme delivery through Trainerizenot Trainerize
- Failed payment recovery and dues collectionnot Trainerize
- Multi-location and franchise operationsnot Trainerize
Trainerize
- Personal training client managementnot ABC Fitness
- Fitness coaching and athlete developmentnot ABC Fitness
- Macro tracking and nutrition coachingnot ABC Fitness
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
ABC Fitness
- Split across separate products by business type, so ABC Ignite, Glofox, Trainerize and Evo are different systems rather than tiers of one
- ABC Evo is sold for Latin American markets rather than globally
- GymSales and XLerate are separate products on top of the core management system
- Pricing is not published
Trainerize
- The free Basic plan covers exactly 1 client seat and excludes the AI workout builder, custom programs and nutrition tracking
- Pricing is driven by client seats, so the same feature set costs more as the roster grows
- Advanced Nutrition Coaching, Business, Video Coaching and Stripe Integrated Payments are paid add-ons on the Grow and Pro plans rather than included features
- Add-ons are priced from $10 per month each, with a custom branded app carrying a $169 one-time fee
- Full API access, personalised onboarding and access to partner add-ons require the Studio Plus tier at $248 per month
- SSO sign-in, a dedicated account manager and a separate app store listing are Enterprise features
- Adding locations beyond the first is custom priced, and 5 or more locations requires contacting sales
Pricing, plan by plan
ABC Fitness
$150/month- Core$150/month
- Billing
- Member management
- Basic reports
- Complete$350/month
- Full platform
- Marketing
- Analytics
Trainerize
Free- BasicFree
- 1 coaching client
- Mobile app
- Workout programs
- Grow$9/month
- 2 coaching clients
- AI Workout Builder
- Custom programs
- Pro$23/month
- 5 coaching clients
- Custom videos
- Consultation forms
- Studio Plus$248/month
- 500 coaching clients
- Group video calls
- Custom recipes
Which should you pick?
Choose ABC Fitness if
- You need payment processing.
- You work on Ios, Android, Web.
- You also want member management.
Choose Trainerize if
- You need workout programming.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Ios, Android, Web.
- You also want nutrition coaching.
Questions people ask
- Is ABC Fitness or Trainerize better?
- Neither clearly leads. ABC Fitness starts at $150/month and Trainerize at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, ABC Fitness or Trainerize?
- Trainerize has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $150/month for ABC Fitness and Free for Trainerize.
- Does ABC Fitness or Trainerize run on more platforms?
- Both run on Ios, Android, Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use Trainerize for free?
- Yes. Trainerize has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. ABC Fitness starts at $150/month.
- What is ABC Fitness best used for?
- ABC Fitness is most often used for membership management and billing for gyms and health clubs, boutique studio scheduling and class booking through glofox, personal training programme delivery through trainerize, failed payment recovery and dues collection. Of those, membership management and billing for gyms and health clubs and boutique studio scheduling and class booking through glofox are not what Trainerize is typically brought in for.
- What can ABC Fitness do that Trainerize cannot?
- ABC Fitness covers Payment processing, Member management, Data analytics, Marketing automation. Trainerize covers Workout programming, Nutrition coaching, Habit tracking, In-app messaging. Both handle Ios support, Android support, Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
ABC Fitness: How do I find out ABC Fitness pricing?
ABC Fitness does not publish pricing online. Interested gym and fitness club operators must request a demo or contact the sales team to discuss pricing tailored to their club's size and features required.
SourceTrainerize: Does Trainerize offer a free plan?
Yes, the Basic plan is permanently free and includes 1 coaching client, mobile app, workout programs, basic messaging, and habit coaching. No credit card is required.
SourceABC Fitness: What does ABC Fitness software help fitness clubs accomplish?
ABC Fitness is designed to help fitness clubs get more members and keep more members through management tools and member engagement capabilities.
SourceTrainerize: What's the least expensive paid plan?
The Grow plan costs $9 per month USD and supports 2 coaching clients. It includes AI Workout Builder, custom programs, meal and macro tracking, and a Trainerize.me profile.
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