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Ergatta vs Mariana Tek

Ergatta logo

Ergatta

Fitness

Game-based connected rower

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Mariana Tek logo

Mariana Tek

Fitness

Boutique fitness software

From
$200/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Ergatta hardware purchase required as primary cost; Mariana Tek none of the three packages (Core, Core plus Growth, Full Growth Bundle) shows a price; each tier displays only a Book a demo button
  • They diverge on capability: Ergatta covers Game-based workouts, Mariana Tek covers Custom branded apps.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Ergatta and Mariana Tek actually diverge.

Attributes where Ergatta and Mariana Tek differ
AttributeErgattaMariana Tek
Starting priceOn request$200/month
Pricing modelone-timesubscription
PlatformsHardwareIos, Android, Web
Founded20192016

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Fitness).

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 Ergatta

  • Game-based workouts
  • Personalized calibration
  • Racing mode
  • Interval games
  • Progress tracking
  • Apple Health
  • Strava
  • Hardware support

Only in Mariana Tek

  • Custom branded apps
  • Spot booking
  • Waitlist management
  • Analytics dashboard
  • Franchise management
  • Stripe
  • ClassPass
  • Apple Pay

What people use each for

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

Ergatta

  • Workout trackingnot Mariana Tek
  • Nutrition managementnot Mariana Tek
  • Health monitoringnot Mariana Tek
  • Fitness coachingnot Mariana Tek
  • Wellness improvementnot Mariana Tek

Mariana Tek

  • Class booking and membership management for boutique fitness studiosnot Ergatta
  • Spot booking and check in for cycling and strength studiosnot Ergatta
  • Multi location studio operations and reportingnot Ergatta

Where each one falls short

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

Ergatta

  • Hardware purchase required as primary cost
  • Financing available only up to 36 months

Mariana Tek

  • None of the three packages (Core, Core plus Growth, Full Growth Bundle) shows a price; each tier displays only a Book a demo button
  • The Core package is scoped to single locations just getting started
  • Add on features are bought by upgrading the membership, so the entry package price is not the final cost
  • Card payments run through Stripe at its standard flat rate for all purchases regardless of card type

Pricing, plan by plan

Ergatta

On request
  • Ergatta Lite Rower$1399/mo
  • Ergatta Luxe Rower$1999/mo

Mariana Tek

$200/month
  • Studio$200/month
    • Booking
    • Payments
    • Branded app
  • Enterprise$500/month
    • Multi-location
    • Franchise tools
    • API

Which should you pick?

Choose Ergatta if

  • You need game-based workouts.
  • You work on Hardware.
  • You also want personalized calibration.
Ergatta review

Choose Mariana Tek if

  • You need custom branded apps.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want spot booking.
Mariana Tek review

Questions people ask

Is Ergatta or Mariana Tek better?
Neither clearly leads. Ergatta starts at On request and Mariana Tek at $200/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Ergatta or Mariana Tek?
Ergatta starts at On request and Mariana Tek at $200/month.
Does Ergatta or Mariana Tek run on more platforms?
Ergatta runs on Hardware. Mariana Tek runs on Ios, Android, Web.
What is Ergatta best used for?
Ergatta is most often used for workout tracking, nutrition management, health monitoring, fitness coaching. Of those, workout tracking and nutrition management are not what Mariana Tek is typically brought in for.
What can Ergatta do that Mariana Tek cannot?
Ergatta covers Game-based workouts, Personalized calibration, Racing mode, Interval games. Mariana Tek covers Custom branded apps, Spot booking, Waitlist management, Analytics dashboard.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Ergatta: What are the base prices for Ergatta rowers?

Ergatta Luxe starts at $1,999 and Ergatta Lite starts at $1,399. Specific membership or subscription fees are not detailed on the homepage.

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Mariana Tek: What are the main pricing tiers for Mariana Tek?

Mariana Tek offers three main pricing tiers: Core for single locations getting started, Core + Growth (most popular) for established studios, and Full Growth Bundle for large growth-oriented studios. Specific prices are not published and require booking a demo or contacting the sales team.

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Ergatta: Does Ergatta offer financing options for rower purchases?

Yes. Customers can make easy monthly payments over 3, 12, 18, 24, or 36 months with 0% APR financing options available.

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Mariana Tek: What features are included in each Mariana Tek pricing tier?

Core tier includes custom-branded apps, business app, kiosk check-in, waivers and forms. Core + Growth adds marketing automation, SMS capabilities, landing pages. Full Growth Bundle adds gamification, feedback suite, and custom marketing plan. All tiers include multi-location support and unlimited classes.

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Ergatta: Are Ergatta rowers HSA/FSA eligible?

Yes. Through the Truemed partnership, Ergatta rowers are HSA/FSA eligible, potentially saving customers up to 30% using pre-tax dollars.

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Mariana Tek: What support is included with Mariana Tek subscriptions?

All tiers include white-glove support with reported 95 percent customer satisfaction score. Support features and response times may vary by tier, but specific support level details require contacting the sales team for custom pricing discussions.

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