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Centr vs Pike13

Centr logo

Centr

Fitness & Wellness

Chris Hemsworth's fitness and wellness app

From
On request
Rated
-
Pike13 logo

Pike13

Fitness & Wellness

Client management for service businesses

From
$129/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Centr requires purchase of physical equipment to utilise the coaching app effectively; Pike13 the entry Essential plan is $159 per month billed monthly, or $139 with annual prepayment
  • They diverge on capability: Centr covers Expert-led workouts, Pike13 covers Online scheduling.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Centr and Pike13 actually diverge.

Attributes where Centr and Pike13 differ
AttributeCentrPike13
Starting priceOn request$129/month
PlatformsMobile app (iOS/Android assumed)Ios, Android, Web
Founded20192011

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Fitness & Wellness).

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

Only in Pike13

  • Online scheduling
  • Automated billing
  • Client portal
  • Staff management
  • Reporting dashboard
  • Stripe
  • QuickBooks
  • Mailchimp

Both cover

  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • 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 Pike13
  • Athletes training for HYROX racing or longevity-focused conditioningnot Pike13
  • Users seeking equipment-integrated personalised programmingnot Pike13

Pike13

  • Class, course and appointment scheduling for fitness studiosnot Centr
  • Membership billing, passes and automated collectionsnot Centr
  • Multi-location reporting for growing studio and franchise 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

Pike13

  • The entry Essential plan is $159 per month billed monthly, or $139 with annual prepayment
  • SMS reminders and messaging, email marketing, digital waivers, payroll and staff time tracking and multi-location oversight all require the Advanced plan at $225 per month billed monthly
  • Custom reporting and website widgets are excluded from the Essential plan
  • API access and custom integrations require the Premium plan at $286 per month billed monthly
  • On the Premium plan you must choose either a branded app or custom reports, not both
  • Member progress tracking and skill assessments are Premium only
  • The advertised lower prices require a single yearly payment up front

Pricing, plan by plan

Centr

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Centr review.

Pike13

$129/month
  • Studio$129/month
    • Scheduling
    • Billing
    • Client portal
  • Enterprise$249/month
    • Multi-location
    • Advanced reports
    • API access

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.

Choose Pike13 if

  • You need online scheduling.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want automated billing.

Questions people ask

Is Centr or Pike13 better?
Neither clearly leads. Centr starts at On request and Pike13 at $129/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Centr or Pike13?
Centr starts at On request and Pike13 at $129/month.
Does Centr or Pike13 run on more platforms?
Centr runs on Mobile app (iOS/Android assumed). Pike13 runs on Ios, Android, Web.
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 Pike13 is typically brought in for.
What can Centr do that Pike13 cannot?
Centr covers Expert-led workouts, Meal planning, Mindfulness content, Progress tracking. Pike13 covers Online scheduling, Automated billing, Client portal, Staff management. Both handle Ios support, Android support, Web support.

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