Software · head to head
Cronometer vs Pike13
The short version
- Only Cronometer has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Cronometer free tier limited to 7-day report windows; Pike13 the entry Essential plan is $159 per month billed monthly, or $139 with annual prepayment
- They diverge on capability: Cronometer covers 80+ nutrient tracking, Pike13 covers Online scheduling.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Cronometer and Pike13 actually diverge.
| Attribute | Cronometer | Pike13 |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $129/month |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
Identical on both: platforms (Ios, Android, Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown), founded (2011).
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 Cronometer
- 80+ nutrient tracking
- Verified food database
- Custom recipes
- Biometric tracking
- Detailed reports
- Fitbit
- Garmin
- Apple Health
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.
Cronometer
- Workout trackingnot Pike13
- Nutrition managementnot Pike13
- Health monitoringnot Pike13
- Fitness coachingnot Pike13
- Wellness improvementnot Pike13
Pike13
- Class, course and appointment scheduling for fitness studiosnot Cronometer
- Membership billing, passes and automated collectionsnot Cronometer
- Multi-location reporting for growing studio and franchise businessesnot Cronometer
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Cronometer
- Free tier limited to 7-day report windows
- Photo and voice logging unavailable in free tier
- Ad-free experience requires Gold subscription
- Advanced features like macro scheduler and recipe importer locked to paid tier
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
Cronometer
Free- FreeFree
- Full micronutrient tracking (82+ nutrients)
- Unlimited food logging
- Barcode scanning
- Gold$4.99/month
- All Free features
- Ad-free experience
- Photo and voice logging
Pike13
$129/month- Studio$129/month
- Scheduling
- Billing
- Client portal
- Enterprise$249/month
- Multi-location
- Advanced reports
- API access
Which should you pick?
Choose Cronometer if
- You need 80+ nutrient tracking.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Ios, Android, Web.
- You also want verified food database.
Choose Pike13 if
- You need online scheduling.
- You work on Ios, Android, Web.
- You also want automated billing.
Questions people ask
- Is Cronometer or Pike13 better?
- Neither clearly leads. Cronometer starts at Free and Pike13 at $129/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Cronometer or Pike13?
- Cronometer has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Cronometer and $129/month for Pike13.
- Does Cronometer or Pike13 run on more platforms?
- Both run on Ios, Android, Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use Cronometer for free?
- Yes. Cronometer has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Pike13 starts at $129/month.
- What is Cronometer best used for?
- Cronometer is most often used for workout tracking, nutrition management, health monitoring, fitness coaching. Of those, workout tracking and nutrition management are not what Pike13 is typically brought in for.
- What can Cronometer do that Pike13 cannot?
- Cronometer covers 80+ nutrient tracking, Verified food database, Custom recipes, Biometric tracking. Pike13 covers Online scheduling, Automated billing, Client portal, Staff management. Both handle Ios support, Android support, Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Cronometer: Is Cronometer truly free and what are its limitations?
Cronometer Free is completely free forever with full micronutrient tracking across 82+ nutrients, unlimited food logging, barcode scanning, custom recipes, and basic reports. The 7-day report window is the main limitation.
SourceCronometer: What features are included in Cronometer Gold?
Gold ($4.99/month billed annually at $59.99 or $10.99/month) adds photo logging, voice logging with Siri, Crono Coach AI assistant, custom charts, macro scheduler, fasting timer, recipe importer, and unlimited historical data access.
SourceCronometer: Can I log meals with photos in Cronometer?
Photo logging is a premium feature available only in Cronometer Gold, allowing users to snap and automatically log meals through their camera.
SourceCronometer: Does Cronometer track beyond just macronutrients?
Yes, Cronometer tracks up to 84+ nutrients including vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and amino acids. All tiers include this comprehensive micronutrient tracking.
SourceCronometer: Can I see historical data in the free tier?
Free tier reports are limited to the past 7 days. Gold subscription ($4.99/month annually) provides unlimited historical data access for trend analysis.
SourceCronometer: Does Cronometer have professional or pro versions?
Yes, Cronometer Pro is available for healthcare providers, researchers, and educators with specialized features for professional nutrition analysis.
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