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Centr vs Phorest

Centr logo

Centr

Software

Chris Hemsworth's fitness and wellness app

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Phorest logo

Phorest

Software

Salon software that grows your business

From
$99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Centr requires purchase of physical equipment to utilise the coaching app effectively; Phorest no price is published for any of the seven plans, and every route ends at a quote request
  • They diverge on capability: Centr covers Expert-led workouts, Phorest covers Appointment booking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Centr and Phorest actually diverge.

Attributes where Centr and Phorest differ
AttributeCentrPhorest
Starting priceOn request$99/month
PlatformsMobile app (iOS/Android assumed)Web, Ios, Android, Api
Founded20192003

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 Centr

  • Expert-led workouts
  • Meal planning
  • Mindfulness content
  • Progress tracking
  • Self-care routines
  • Apple Health
  • Apple Watch
  • Ios support

Only in Phorest

  • Appointment booking
  • Client management
  • Point of sale
  • Marketing automation
  • Reputation management
  • Staff management
  • Inventory tracking
  • Business reports

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Centr

  • Home gym users with existing or planned equipment investmentsnot Phorest
  • Athletes training for HYROX racing or longevity-focused conditioningnot Phorest
  • Users seeking equipment-integrated personalised programmingnot Phorest

Phorest

  • Salon and spa appointment booking with client recordsnot Centr
  • Marketing, memberships and staff management for beauty businessesnot Centr

Where each one falls short

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

Centr

  • Requires purchase of physical equipment to utilise the coaching app effectively
  • Equipment pricing ranges $29.99–$5,999, creating significant upfront capital requirement
  • Subscription cost for Centr Coach membership not transparently published on website

Phorest

  • No price is published for any of the seven plans, and every route ends at a quote request
  • There is no free trial at all, which the company states plainly
  • The product is described as suited to 3 or more staff, so a solo operator is outside the intended range
  • The branded booking app requires the Ultimate plan, and two way SMS, memberships, lead management and the ads manager are all Elite only

Pricing, plan by plan

Centr

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Centr review.

Phorest

$99/month
  • Grow$99/month
    • Appointment booking
    • Client management
    • POS
  • Elevate$179/month
    • Everything in Grow
    • Advanced marketing
    • Online booking
  • Innovate$299/month
    • Everything in Elevate
    • Multi-location
    • Advanced analytics

Which should you pick?

Choose Centr if

  • You need expert-led workouts.
  • You work on Mobile app (iOS/Android assumed).
  • You also want meal planning.
Centr review

Choose Phorest if

  • You need appointment booking.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want client management.
Phorest review

Questions people ask

Is Centr or Phorest better?
Neither clearly leads. Centr starts at On request and Phorest at $99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Centr or Phorest?
Centr starts at On request and Phorest at $99/month.
Does Centr or Phorest run on more platforms?
Centr runs on Mobile app (iOS/Android assumed). Phorest runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
What is Centr best used for?
Centr is most often used for home gym users with existing or planned equipment investments, athletes training for hyrox racing or longevity-focused conditioning, users seeking equipment-integrated personalised programming. Of those, home gym users with existing or planned equipment investments and athletes training for hyrox racing or longevity-focused conditioning are not what Phorest is typically brought in for.
What can Centr do that Phorest cannot?
Centr covers Expert-led workouts, Meal planning, Mindfulness content, Progress tracking. Phorest covers Appointment booking, Client management, Point of sale, Marketing automation. Both handle Web support.
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