Software · head to head
Centr vs WellnessLiving
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Centr requires purchase of physical equipment to utilise the coaching app effectively; WellnessLiving the Starter plan at $69 per month allows only one staff member; unlimited staff requires the Business plan at $199 per month
- They diverge on capability: Centr covers Expert-led workouts, WellnessLiving covers Appointment scheduling.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Centr and WellnessLiving actually diverge.
| Attribute | Centr | WellnessLiving |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | $89/month |
| Platforms | Mobile app (iOS/Android assumed) | Web, Ios, Android, Api |
| Founded | 2019 | 2012 |
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 WellnessLiving
- Appointment scheduling
- Class booking
- Membership management
- Point of sale
- Marketing automation
- Client mobile app
- Staff management
- Business analytics
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 WellnessLiving
- Athletes training for HYROX racing or longevity-focused conditioningnot WellnessLiving
- Users seeking equipment-integrated personalised programmingnot WellnessLiving
WellnessLiving
- Class and appointment booking for gyms, studios and wellness businessesnot Centr
- Membership billing, point of sale and credit card processingnot Centr
- Client-facing branded booking app and automated remindersnot 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
WellnessLiving
- The Starter plan at $69 per month allows only one staff member; unlimited staff requires the Business plan at $199 per month
- The advertised $39 and $69 per month figures for Business and BusinessPro are an 80% discount that lasts 2 months, after which the rate is $199 and $349
- Marketing, rewards and loyalty, events scheduling and lead management are all excluded from the Starter plan
- The white label client app requires BusinessPro at $349 per month
- Multi-location reporting, cross-location visits, a parent or HQ account and a dedicated account manager are Enterprise only
- Enterprise is call-us with no published price
- The 10% annual saving requires paying annually
- Every plan, including Starter, routes through Get a demo rather than self-serve signup
Pricing, plan by plan
Centr
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Centr review.
WellnessLiving
$89/month- Basic$89/month
- Scheduling & booking
- Client management
- POS
- Advanced$129/month
- Everything in Basic
- Automation
- Reviews management
- Professional$199/month
- Everything in Advanced
- White-label app
- FitVID on Demand
- Enterprise$undefined/month
- Everything in Professional
- Multi-location
- Custom development
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 WellnessLiving if
- You need appointment scheduling.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
- You also want class booking.
Questions people ask
- Is Centr or WellnessLiving better?
- Neither clearly leads. Centr starts at On request and WellnessLiving at $89/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Centr or WellnessLiving?
- Centr starts at On request and WellnessLiving at $89/month.
- Does Centr or WellnessLiving run on more platforms?
- Centr runs on Mobile app (iOS/Android assumed). WellnessLiving 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 WellnessLiving is typically brought in for.
- What can Centr do that WellnessLiving cannot?
- Centr covers Expert-led workouts, Meal planning, Mindfulness content, Progress tracking. WellnessLiving covers Appointment scheduling, Class booking, Membership management, Point of sale.