Fitness · head to head
FitNotes vs Pike13
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; Pike13 the entry Essential plan is $159 per month billed monthly, or $139 with annual prepayment
- They diverge on capability: FitNotes covers Exercise logging, Pike13 covers Online scheduling.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which FitNotes and Pike13 actually diverge.
Identical on both: 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 FitNotes
- Exercise logging
- Custom exercises
- Progress graphs
- Workout calendar
- Data backup
- Google Drive backup
Only in Pike13
- Online scheduling
- Automated billing
- Client portal
- Staff management
- Reporting dashboard
- Stripe
- QuickBooks
- Mailchimp
Both cover
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
FitNotes
- Workout trackingnot Pike13
- Nutrition managementnot Pike13
- Health monitoringnot Pike13
- Fitness coachingnot Pike13
- Wellness improvementnot Pike13
Pike13
- Fitness studio managementnot FitNotes
- Appointment scheduling for servicesnot FitNotes
- Class-based business operationsnot FitNotes
- Multi-location business oversightnot 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
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
FitNotes
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the FitNotes review.
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 FitNotes if
- You need exercise logging.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Android.
- You also want custom exercises.
Choose Pike13 if
- You need online scheduling.
- You work on Ios, Android, Web.
- You also want automated billing.
Questions people ask
- Is FitNotes or Pike13 better?
- Neither clearly leads. FitNotes starts at Free and Pike13 at $159/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, FitNotes or Pike13?
- FitNotes has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for FitNotes and $159/month for Pike13.
- Does FitNotes or Pike13 run on more platforms?
- FitNotes runs on Android. Pike13 runs on Ios, Android, Web.
- Can I use FitNotes for free?
- Yes. FitNotes has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Pike13 starts at $159/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 Pike13 is typically brought in for.
- What can FitNotes do that Pike13 cannot?
- FitNotes covers Exercise logging, Custom exercises, Progress graphs, Workout calendar. Pike13 covers Online scheduling, Automated billing, Client portal, Staff management. 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.
SourcePike13: 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.
SourceFitNotes: Does FitNotes work offline?
Yes, FitNotes works completely offline and requires no internet connection or account sign-up to use.
SourcePike13: Does Pike13 offer a free trial?
Yes, Pike13 offers a 7-day complimentary trial to test the platform before committing to a subscription.
SourceFitNotes: What platform is FitNotes available on?
FitNotes is Android only and is not available on iOS or other platforms.
SourcePike13: 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.
SourceFitNotes: 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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