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Appointy vs Strong

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Appointy

Software

Smart scheduling for modern businesses

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Free
Rated
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Strong

Software

Simple workout logging

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Appointy free tier caps at 1 staff, 5 services and 100 appointments per month (Internet Archive capture, 3 March 2024); Strong limited social and community features compared to newer competitors
  • They diverge on capability: Appointy covers Online booking, Strong covers Simple logging.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Appointy and Strong actually diverge.

Attributes where Appointy and Strong differ
AttributeAppointyStrong
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidiOS, Android
Founded20062011

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Appointy

  • Online booking
  • Staff scheduling
  • Resource management
  • Email & SMS reminders
  • Payment collection
  • Gift cards
  • Social booking
  • Analytics

Only in Strong

  • Simple logging
  • Rest timer
  • Personal records
  • Progress charts
  • Routine templates
  • Apple Health
  • Apple Watch
  • Ios support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Appointy

  • Appointment schedulingnot Strong
  • Resource managementnot Strong
  • Staff coordinationnot Strong
  • Client bookingnot Strong

Strong

  • Workout trackingnot Appointy
  • Nutrition managementnot Appointy
  • Health monitoringnot Appointy
  • Fitness coachingnot Appointy
  • Wellness improvementnot Appointy

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Appointy

  • Free tier caps at 1 staff, 5 services and 100 appointments per month (Internet Archive capture, 3 March 2024)
  • Paid tiers ranged from $19.99 to $79.99 per month billed annually ($29.99 to $99.99 billed monthly), with extra staff seats billed separately at $5 to $7.50 per month (Internet Archive capture, 3 March 2024)

Strong

  • Limited social and community features compared to newer competitors
  • No web-based dashboard or export options in free tier
  • Analytics require paid Pro subscription
  • No integration with fitness wearables or health apps in free plan

Pricing, plan by plan

Appointy

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1 staff member
    • 100 appointments/month
    • Online booking
  • Growth$19.99/month
    • 5 staff members
    • Unlimited appointments
    • SMS reminders
  • Professional$49.99/month
    • Unlimited staff
    • All Growth features
    • Resource scheduling

Strong

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Strong review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Appointy if

  • You need online booking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want staff scheduling.

Choose Strong if

  • You need simple logging.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android.
  • You also want rest timer.

Questions people ask

Is Appointy or Strong better?
Neither clearly leads. Appointy starts at Free and Strong at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Appointy or Strong?
Appointy starts at Free and Strong at Free.
Does Appointy or Strong run on more platforms?
Appointy runs on Web, Ios, Android. Strong runs on iOS, Android.
Can I use Appointy for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Appointy best used for?
Appointy is most often used for appointment scheduling, resource management, staff coordination, client booking. Of those, appointment scheduling and resource management are not what Strong is typically brought in for.
What can Appointy do that Strong cannot?
Appointy covers Online booking, Staff scheduling, Resource management, Email & SMS reminders. Strong covers Simple logging, Rest timer, Personal records, Progress charts.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Strong: Does Strong have a free version?

Yes. Strong offers a free version with basic workout tracking and limited routine storage.

Source
Strong: What does Strong Pro include?

Strong Pro costs $4.99/month or $29.99/year and adds unlimited routines, full analytics, custom themes, and advanced tracking features.

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Strong: What platforms does Strong support?

Strong is available on iOS and Android with full feature parity across both platforms.

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