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Envision vs FitNotes

Envision logo

Envision

Software

Salon management software with integrated POS

From
$79/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
FitNotes logo

FitNotes

Software

Free workout tracker for Android

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only FitNotes has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Envision standard plan includes only 1 user and charges $20 per additional user up to a 5 seat cap; FitNotes android only, no iOS version despite requests from users
  • They diverge on capability: Envision covers Appointment scheduling, FitNotes covers Exercise logging.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Envision and FitNotes actually diverge.

Attributes where Envision and FitNotes differ
AttributeEnvisionFitNotes
Starting price$79/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebAndroid
Founded20082013

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 Envision

  • Appointment scheduling
  • Point of sale
  • Inventory management
  • Client database
  • Staff scheduling
  • SMS reminders
  • Reporting
  • Stripe

Only in FitNotes

  • Exercise logging
  • Custom exercises
  • Progress graphs
  • Workout calendar
  • Data backup
  • Google Drive backup
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Envision

  • Salon and spa businesses managing bookings, marketing campaigns and payments in one platformnot FitNotes

FitNotes

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

Where each one falls short

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

Envision

  • Standard plan includes only 1 user and charges $20 per additional user up to a 5 seat cap
  • No dollar amounts are shown for any plan; the page states pricing is tailored to your practice and requires contacting sales

FitNotes

  • Android only, no iOS version despite requests from users
  • Limited community features compared to social fitness trackers
  • Minimal UI updates compared to more modern fitness apps

Pricing, plan by plan

Envision

$79/month
  • Starter$79/month
    • Scheduling
    • Basic POS
    • Client management
  • Professional$159/month
    • Everything in Starter
    • Advanced POS
    • Inventory

FitNotes

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the FitNotes review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Envision if

  • You need appointment scheduling.
  • You also want point of sale.
Envision review

Choose FitNotes if

  • You need exercise logging.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Android.
  • You also want custom exercises.
FitNotes review

Questions people ask

Is Envision or FitNotes better?
Neither clearly leads. Envision starts at $79/month and FitNotes at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Envision or FitNotes?
FitNotes has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $79/month for Envision and Free for FitNotes.
Does Envision or FitNotes run on more platforms?
Envision runs on Web. FitNotes runs on Android.
Can I use FitNotes for free?
Yes. FitNotes has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Envision starts at $79/month.
What is Envision best used for?
Envision is most often used for salon and spa businesses managing bookings, marketing campaigns and payments in one platform. Of those, salon and spa businesses managing bookings, marketing campaigns and payments in one platform is not what FitNotes is typically brought in for.
What can Envision do that FitNotes cannot?
Envision covers Appointment scheduling, Point of sale, Inventory management, Client database. FitNotes covers Exercise logging, Custom exercises, Progress graphs, Workout calendar.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

FitNotes: Is FitNotes free and does it have ads?

FitNotes is completely free with no ads and no paid tier. The developer offers a FitNotes Supporter app as optional support.

Source
FitNotes: Does FitNotes work offline?

Yes, FitNotes works completely offline and requires no internet connection or account sign-up to use.

Source
FitNotes: What platform is FitNotes available on?

FitNotes is Android only and is not available on iOS or other platforms.

Source
FitNotes: Can I export my FitNotes data?

Yes, FitNotes allows full CSV export so your workout data is yours and can be imported into other applications.

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