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Ginger vs PT Distinction

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Ginger

Healthcare

Digital mental health platform with coaching and therapy

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
PT Distinction logo

PT Distinction

Fitness

Professional personal training software

From
$19.9/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Ginger no longer sold as Ginger. It is part of Headspace, and ginger.com redirects to the Headspace organizations site; PT Distinction the $19.90 per month Basic plan includes only 3 clients, with each extra client costing $6.00 per month after the first month
  • They diverge on capability: Ginger covers Mental Health Coaching, PT Distinction covers Advanced programming.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Ginger and PT Distinction actually diverge.

Attributes where Ginger and PT Distinction differ
AttributeGingerPT Distinction
Starting priceOn request$19.9/month
PlatformsWeb, MobileIos, Android, Web
CategoryHealthcareFitness
Founded20122014

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 Ginger

  • Mental Health Coaching
  • Therapy
  • Psychiatry
  • Meditation
  • Crisis Support
  • Wellness Content
  • Health Plans
  • Employers

Only in PT Distinction

  • Advanced programming
  • Client portal
  • Automation tools
  • Custom branding
  • Comprehensive tracking
  • MyFitnessPal
  • Apple Health
  • Stripe

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Ginger

  • Employer-funded mental health coaching for staffnot PT Distinction
  • Therapy and psychiatry access through an employee benefitnot PT Distinction
  • Self-guided meditation and sleep content alongside clinical carenot PT Distinction
  • Workplace mental health workshopsnot PT Distinction

PT Distinction

  • Personal trainingnot Ginger
  • Fitness coachingnot Ginger
  • Wellness managementnot Ginger

Where each one falls short

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

Ginger

  • No longer sold as Ginger. It is part of Headspace, and ginger.com redirects to the Headspace organizations site
  • Bought by employers, health plans and consultants rather than by individuals
  • Pricing is not published

PT Distinction

  • The $19.90 per month Basic plan includes only 3 clients, with each extra client costing $6.00 per month after the first month
  • The per-extra-client rate falls with the plan, from $6.00 on Basic to $2.40 on Pro and $1.60 on Master, so smaller coaches pay the most per client
  • Custom branded iOS and Android apps require the Pro plan at $59.90 per month; Basic ships unbranded apps
  • There is no free plan; the entry point is a one-month free trial
  • Client counts included are 3, 25 and 50, so growing past a tier means either an upgrade or per-client overage

Pricing, plan by plan

Ginger

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Ginger review.

PT Distinction

$19.9/month
  • Basic$19.9/month
    • 3 clients included
    • Extra clients at $6.00/month
    • All features included
  • Pro$59.9/month
    • 25 clients included
    • Extra clients at $2.40/month
    • All features included
  • Master$89.9/month
    • 50 clients included
    • Extra clients at $1.60/month
    • All features included

Which should you pick?

Choose Ginger if

  • You need mental health coaching.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want therapy.
Ginger review

Choose PT Distinction if

  • You need advanced programming.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want client portal.
PT Distinction review

Questions people ask

Is Ginger or PT Distinction better?
Neither clearly leads. Ginger starts at On request and PT Distinction at $19.9/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Ginger or PT Distinction?
Ginger starts at On request and PT Distinction at $19.9/month.
Does Ginger or PT Distinction run on more platforms?
Ginger runs on Web, Mobile. PT Distinction runs on Ios, Android, Web.
What is Ginger best used for?
Ginger is most often used for employer-funded mental health coaching for staff, therapy and psychiatry access through an employee benefit, self-guided meditation and sleep content alongside clinical care, workplace mental health workshops. Of those, employer-funded mental health coaching for staff and therapy and psychiatry access through an employee benefit are not what PT Distinction is typically brought in for.
What can Ginger do that PT Distinction cannot?
Ginger covers Mental Health Coaching, Therapy, Psychiatry, Meditation. PT Distinction covers Advanced programming, Client portal, Automation tools, Custom branding. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Ginger: How is Headspace for Organizations priced?

Headspace for Organizations uses a custom pricing model based on company size, employee count, and specific services needed. Detailed pricing is not available on the public website.

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PT Distinction: How much does PT Distinction cost?

PT Distinction offers three tiers: Basic at $19.90/month (3 clients), Pro at $59.90/month (25 clients), and Master at $89.90/month (50 clients). Additional clients cost extra depending on tier.

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Ginger: Do you offer a trial for Headspace for Organizations?

To learn about trial availability, you must request a demo through the website or contact Headspace directly at [email protected].

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PT Distinction: What is included in PT Distinction plans?

All features are included in every tier with no hidden fees or extra costs. Tiers differ only in the number of included clients.

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Ginger: What services are included in Headspace for Organizations?

Headspace for Organizations includes EAP (Employee Assistance Program), Care services, coaching, therapy, and psychiatry support, though specific features included at each pricing level are not detailed on the website.

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PT Distinction: Does PT Distinction offer a free trial?

Yes, PT Distinction offers a one-month free trial that can be cancelled anytime without penalties or notice requirements.

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