Fitness & Wellness · head to head
Future vs Mariana Tek
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Future high monthly cost: $199/month is significantly more expensive than app-only alternatives and self-directed programs; 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: Future covers Dedicated personal trainer, Mariana Tek covers Custom branded apps.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Future and Mariana Tek actually diverge.
| Attribute | Future | Mariana Tek |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $199/month | $200/month |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Platforms | iOS, Android | Ios, Android, Web |
| Category | Fitness & Wellness | Unknown |
| Founded | 2017 | 2016 |
Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).
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 Future
- Dedicated personal trainer
- Custom workout plans
- Real-time accountability
- Weekly plan adjustments
- Trainer messaging
- Apple Watch
- Apple Health
- Apple-watch support
Only in Mariana Tek
- Custom branded apps
- Spot booking
- Waitlist management
- Analytics dashboard
- Franchise management
- Stripe
- ClassPass
- Apple Pay
Both cover
- Ios support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Future
- 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 Future
- Spot booking and check in for cycling and strength studiosnot Future
- Multi location studio operations and reportingnot Future
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Future
- High monthly cost: $199/month is significantly more expensive than app-only alternatives and self-directed programs
- No real-time coaching: lacks in-workout guidance from coaches during actual training sessions
- Limited customer support: email-only support model without phone or chat options for immediate assistance
- Requires wearable for full tracking: relies on Apple Watch or smartwatch for comprehensive activity and heart rate data
- Binding coach relationship: switching coaches or ending relationships may impact workout continuity
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
Future
$199/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the Future 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 Future if
- You need dedicated personal trainer.
- You work on iOS, Android.
- You also want custom workout plans.
Choose Mariana Tek if
- You need custom branded apps.
- You work on Ios, Android, Web.
- You also want spot booking.
Questions people ask
- Is Future or Mariana Tek better?
- Neither clearly leads. Future starts at $199/month and Mariana Tek at $200/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Future or Mariana Tek?
- Future starts at $199/month and Mariana Tek at $200/month.
- Does Future or Mariana Tek run on more platforms?
- Future runs on iOS, Android. Mariana Tek runs on Ios, Android, Web.
- What is Future best used for?
- Future 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 Future do that Mariana Tek cannot?
- Future covers Dedicated personal trainer, Custom workout plans, Real-time accountability, Weekly plan adjustments. Mariana Tek covers Custom branded apps, Spot booking, Waitlist management, Analytics dashboard. Both handle Ios support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Future: How much does Future personal training cost?
Future Pro membership costs $199 per month for one-on-one personal training with a certified coach. First-time users can access the first month at a discounted rate through affiliate links.
SourceFuture: Do Future coaches provide form feedback?
Yes, users can record and submit exercise videos to their coach, who will provide personalized form corrections and technique feedback for proper exercise execution.
SourceFuture: Does Future work with wearables like Apple Watch?
Yes, Future integrates with Apple Watch, smartwatches, and can cast workouts to TV. The app tracks activity and heart rate data through wearable devices.
SourceFuture: How often are Future workouts updated?
Future coaches deliver customized weekly workouts by Sunday that adapt to travel, injuries, or schedule changes. Coaches also provide ongoing daily motivation and track workout completion.
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