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Boulevard vs Peloton

Boulevard logo

Boulevard

Software

Client experience platform for salons

From
$175/month
Rated
-
Peloton logo

Peloton

Software

At-home fitness with live and on-demand classes

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Peloton has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Boulevard pricing is charged per location, so a multi site business pays the full plan fee for each site; Peloton monthly subscription required for access to classes and tracking features
  • They diverge on capability: Boulevard covers Intelligent scheduling, Peloton covers Live and on-demand classes.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Boulevard and Peloton actually diverge.

Attributes where Boulevard and Peloton differ
AttributeBoulevardPeloton
Starting price$175/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, ApiWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20162012

Identical on both: 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 Boulevard

  • Intelligent scheduling
  • Client profiles
  • Point of sale
  • Inventory management
  • Staff management
  • Gift cards & packages
  • Two-way messaging
  • Business analytics

Only in Peloton

  • Live and on-demand classes
  • Real-time performance metrics
  • Community leaderboard
  • Music-driven workouts
  • Celebrity instructor content
  • Apple Health
  • Apple Watch
  • Fitbit

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Boulevard

  • Appointment booking and client management for salons, spas and medspasnot Peloton
  • Running point of sale and card payments alongside schedulingnot Peloton
  • Automated client messaging, intake forms and marketing campaignsnot Peloton

Peloton

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

Where each one falls short

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

Boulevard

  • Pricing is charged per location, so a multi site business pays the full plan fee for each site
  • The Essentials plan caps the business at 5 professionals; unlimited professionals require the Premier plan
  • Text and email allowances are metered per plan, with email blasts charged at $0.01 each beyond the plan allocation
  • Forms cost from $65 per month per location unless you are on the top Prestige plan
  • QuickBooks integration is an add on at $45 per month per location
  • ePrescribe is $45 per prescriber on top of the plan
  • Enterprise pricing is by consultation with no published rate

Peloton

  • Monthly subscription required for access to classes and tracking features
  • Hardware equipment expensive and requires dedicated space in home
  • All-Access membership only works optimally with Peloton hardware, limiting flexibility
  • Price increases made in October 2025 have reduced affordability

Pricing, plan by plan

Boulevard

$175/month
  • Essential$175/month
    • Appointment booking
    • Client management
    • Point of sale
  • Premier$325/month
    • Everything in Essential
    • Advanced booking
    • Marketing tools
  • Prestige$undefined/month
    • Everything in Premier
    • Multi-location
    • API access

Peloton

Free
  • App One$15.99/month
    • Explore class library
    • Limited access to instructors
  • App+$28.99/month
    • Full class library
    • Live classes
    • Performance tracking
  • All-Access$49.99/month
    • Full class library
    • Live classes
    • On-screen metrics

Which should you pick?

Choose Boulevard if

  • You need intelligent scheduling.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want client profiles.

Choose Peloton if

  • You need live and on-demand classes.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want real-time performance metrics.

Questions people ask

Is Boulevard or Peloton better?
Neither clearly leads. Boulevard starts at $175/month and Peloton at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Boulevard or Peloton?
Peloton has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $175/month for Boulevard and Free for Peloton.
Does Boulevard or Peloton run on more platforms?
Boulevard runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. Peloton runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Peloton for free?
Yes. Peloton has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Boulevard starts at $175/month.
What is Boulevard best used for?
Boulevard is most often used for appointment booking and client management for salons, spas and medspas, running point of sale and card payments alongside scheduling, automated client messaging, intake forms and marketing campaigns. Of those, appointment booking and client management for salons, spas and medspas and running point of sale and card payments alongside scheduling are not what Peloton is typically brought in for.
What can Boulevard do that Peloton cannot?
Boulevard covers Intelligent scheduling, Client profiles, Point of sale, Inventory management. Peloton covers Live and on-demand classes, Real-time performance metrics, Community leaderboard, Music-driven workouts. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Peloton: How much is Peloton membership in 2026?

Peloton offers three membership tiers: All-Access at $49.99 per month, App+ at $28.99 per month, and App One at $15.99 per month (prices as of October 2025).

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Peloton: What is included in All-Access vs App+ membership?

All-Access integrates with Peloton hardware with on-screen performance metrics and leaderboard features. App+ provides access to full class library, live classes, tracking, and community features for use with your own equipment.

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Peloton: Is there a free trial for Peloton?

Yes, Peloton offers a 30-day free trial for new members. You can cancel anytime during the trial without being charged, but payment method is required at signup.

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Peloton: What is Peloton IQ?

Peloton IQ is an AI system deployed across all connected fitness equipment providing real-time workout feedback and form correction during classes.

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