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Fitbod vs Pike13

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Fitbod

Fitness

AI-generated strength training workouts that adapt to logged performance and available equipment

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Pike13

Fitness

Client management for service businesses

From
$159/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Fitbod it has no personal trainer or human oversight, so a poorly modelled recovery estimate or misconfigured equipment list can produce an unsuitable workout with nobody to catch it.; Pike13 the entry Essential plan is $159 per month billed monthly, or $139 with annual prepayment
  • They diverge on capability: Fitbod covers Adaptive workout generation, Pike13 covers Online scheduling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Fitbod and Pike13 actually diverge.

Attributes where Fitbod and Pike13 differ
AttributeFitbodPike13
Starting priceOn request$159/month
Pricing modelPer user per monthsubscription
PlatformsiOS, AndroidIos, Android, Web
FoundedUnknown2011

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 Fitbod

  • Adaptive workout generation
  • Muscle recovery modelling
  • Equipment-aware exercise selection
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Progress tracking
  • Warm-up generation

Only in Pike13

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

What people use each for

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

Fitbod

  • A gym member who wants a personalised strength programme without hiring a personal trainernot Pike13
  • Someone who trains at home with a partial set of equipment and needs workouts adjusted to itnot Pike13
  • A lifter who wants automatic progressive overload rather than manually tracking weight increasesnot Pike13
  • Someone who prefers algorithmic plan generation over following a fixed downloaded programmenot Pike13

Pike13

  • Fitness studio managementnot Fitbod
  • Appointment scheduling for servicesnot Fitbod
  • Class-based business operationsnot Fitbod
  • Multi-location business oversightnot Fitbod

Where each one falls short

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

Fitbod

  • It has no personal trainer or human oversight, so a poorly modelled recovery estimate or misconfigured equipment list can produce an unsuitable workout with nobody to catch it.
  • It lacks a community or social layer, which matters to users who want group challenges or accountability features.
  • There is no dedicated nutrition coaching add-on the way Freeletics offers, so diet guidance is entirely absent.
  • The free trial is short at seven days, giving little time to judge whether the generated programming suits a specific training goal like powerlifting or bodybuilding.
  • It depends on accurate equipment logging, so gyms with unusual or shared equipment can produce workouts that do not match what is actually available.

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

Fitbod

On request
  • Fitbod Monthly$15.99/month
    • Unlimited AI-generated workouts
    • Progress and recovery tracking
  • Fitbod Annual$95.99/year
    • Same features billed yearly

Pike13

$159/month
  • Essential$159/month
    • Unlimited staff seats and client profiles
    • Class, course, and appointment scheduling
    • Membership check-in management
  • Advanced$225/month
    • All Essential features
    • Website integration with widgets
    • Multi-location reporting and oversight
  • Premium$286/month
    • All Advanced features
    • Custom integrations and API access
    • Member progress tracking and skill assessments

Which should you pick?

Choose Fitbod if

  • You need adaptive workout generation.
  • You work on iOS, Android.
  • You also want muscle recovery modelling.
Fitbod review

Choose Pike13 if

  • You need online scheduling.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want automated billing.
Pike13 review

Questions people ask

Is Fitbod or Pike13 better?
Neither clearly leads. Fitbod starts at On request and Pike13 at $159/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Fitbod or Pike13?
Fitbod starts at On request and Pike13 at $159/month.
Does Fitbod or Pike13 run on more platforms?
Fitbod runs on iOS, Android. Pike13 runs on Ios, Android, Web.
What is Fitbod best used for?
Fitbod is most often used for a gym member who wants a personalised strength programme without hiring a personal trainer, someone who trains at home with a partial set of equipment and needs workouts adjusted to it, a lifter who wants automatic progressive overload rather than manually tracking weight increases, someone who prefers algorithmic plan generation over following a fixed downloaded programme. Of those, a gym member who wants a personalised strength programme without hiring a personal trainer and someone who trains at home with a partial set of equipment and needs workouts adjusted to it are not what Pike13 is typically brought in for.
What can Fitbod do that Pike13 cannot?
Fitbod covers Adaptive workout generation, Muscle recovery modelling, Equipment-aware exercise selection, Apple Watch integration. Pike13 covers Online scheduling, Automated billing, Client portal, Staff management.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Fitbod: Is there a free version?

Only a 7-day free trial; ongoing use requires the monthly or annual subscription.

Pike13: What is the cheapest Pike13 plan?

The Essential plan starts at $159/month with monthly billing or $139/month when billed annually, saving $240/year, and includes unlimited staff seats and client profiles.

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Fitbod: Does it work for home workouts with no equipment?

Yes, it generates bodyweight workouts when no equipment is marked available.

Pike13: Does Pike13 offer a free trial?

Yes, Pike13 offers a 7-day complimentary trial to test the platform before committing to a subscription.

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Fitbod: Does it include nutrition coaching?

No, Fitbod is workout generation only, with no built-in nutrition coaching.

Pike13: What limits apply to Pike13 plans?

All three plans include unlimited staff seats and client profiles per merchant account; franchise networks with multiple separately-owned locations incur per-location charges.

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