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FitNotes vs Mariana Tek

FitNotes logo

FitNotes

Fitness & Wellness

Free workout tracker for Android

From
Free
Rated
-
Mariana Tek logo

Mariana Tek

Fitness & Wellness

Boutique fitness software

From
$200/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only FitNotes has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: FitNotes android only, no iOS version despite requests from users; 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: FitNotes covers Exercise logging, Mariana Tek covers Custom branded apps.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where FitNotes and Mariana Tek differ
AttributeFitNotesMariana Tek
Starting priceFree$200/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsAndroidIos, Android, Web
Founded20132016

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Fitness & Wellness).

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 FitNotes

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

Only in Mariana Tek

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

Both cover

  • Android support

What people use each for

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

FitNotes

  • 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 FitNotes
  • Spot booking and check in for cycling and strength studiosnot FitNotes
  • Multi location studio operations and reportingnot FitNotes

Where each one falls short

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

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

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

FitNotes

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the FitNotes review.

Mariana Tek

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

Which should you pick?

Choose FitNotes if

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

Choose Mariana Tek if

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

Questions people ask

Is FitNotes or Mariana Tek better?
Neither clearly leads. FitNotes starts at Free and Mariana Tek at $200/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, FitNotes or Mariana Tek?
FitNotes has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for FitNotes and $200/month for Mariana Tek.
Does FitNotes or Mariana Tek run on more platforms?
FitNotes runs on Android. Mariana Tek runs on Ios, Android, Web.
Can I use FitNotes for free?
Yes. FitNotes has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Mariana Tek starts at $200/month.
What is FitNotes best used for?
FitNotes 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 FitNotes do that Mariana Tek cannot?
FitNotes covers Exercise logging, Custom exercises, Progress graphs, Workout calendar. Mariana Tek covers Custom branded apps, Spot booking, Waitlist management, Analytics dashboard. Both handle Android support.

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.

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FitNotes: Does FitNotes work offline?

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

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FitNotes: What platform is FitNotes available on?

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

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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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