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Hevy vs Pike13

Hevy logo

Hevy

Software

Workout tracker and gym log

From
Free
Rated
-
Pike13 logo

Pike13

Software

Client management for service businesses

From
$129/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Hevy has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Hevy free tier severely limited to 4 routines and 7 custom exercises, requiring Pro subscription for most users; Pike13 the entry Essential plan is $159 per month billed monthly, or $139 with annual prepayment
  • They diverge on capability: Hevy covers Workout tracking, Pike13 covers Online scheduling.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Hevy and Pike13 actually diverge.

Attributes where Hevy and Pike13 differ
AttributeHevyPike13
Starting priceFree$129/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsiOS, Android, Web, Apple Watch, WearOSIos, Android, Web
Founded20192011

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Hevy

  • Workout tracking
  • Social feed
  • Progress photos
  • Personal records
  • Exercise library
  • Apple Health
  • Google Fit
  • Apple Watch

Only in Pike13

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

Both cover

  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Hevy

  • Workout trackingnot Pike13
  • Nutrition managementnot Pike13
  • Health monitoringnot Pike13
  • Fitness coachingnot Pike13
  • Wellness improvementnot Pike13

Pike13

  • Class, course and appointment scheduling for fitness studiosnot Hevy
  • Membership billing, passes and automated collectionsnot Hevy
  • Multi-location reporting for growing studio and franchise businessesnot Hevy

Where each one falls short

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

Hevy

  • Free tier severely limited to 4 routines and 7 custom exercises, requiring Pro subscription for most users
  • Strava integration is one-way only, preventing synchronization of Strava activities back into Hevy
  • Social features are basic compared to dedicated social fitness communities, limited to workout feeds and comments
  • No built-in nutrition or diet tracking, complementary to but separate from full fitness platforms
  • Limited coaching and AI programming features compared to alternatives like Fitbod or Boostcamp

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

Hevy

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited workout logging
    • Full exercise library (200+ videos)
    • Progress charts and personal records
  • Pro$2.99/month
    • All Free features
    • Unlimited routines
    • Unlimited custom exercises

Pike13

$129/month
  • Studio$129/month
    • Scheduling
    • Billing
    • Client portal
  • Enterprise$249/month
    • Multi-location
    • Advanced reports
    • API access

Which should you pick?

Choose Hevy if

  • You need workout tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web, Apple Watch, WearOS.
  • You also want social feed.

Choose Pike13 if

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

Questions people ask

Is Hevy or Pike13 better?
Neither clearly leads. Hevy starts at Free and Pike13 at $129/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Hevy or Pike13?
Hevy has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Hevy and $129/month for Pike13.
Does Hevy or Pike13 run on more platforms?
Hevy runs on iOS, Android, Web, Apple Watch, WearOS. Pike13 runs on Ios, Android, Web.
Can I use Hevy for free?
Yes. Hevy has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Pike13 starts at $129/month.
What is Hevy best used for?
Hevy 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 Hevy do that Pike13 cannot?
Hevy covers Workout tracking, Social feed, Progress photos, Personal records. Pike13 covers Online scheduling, Automated billing, Client portal, Staff management. Both handle Ios support, Android support, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Hevy: Is Hevy completely free or does it have a paid tier?

Hevy has a free tier and a paid Pro tier. The free version includes unlimited workout logging and access to the full exercise library but is limited to 4 routines, 7 custom exercises, and 3 months of data history. Hevy Pro costs $2.99 per month, $23.99 per year, or $74.99 lifetime and removes these limits while adding advanced analytics and custom routine sharing.

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Hevy: What features does Hevy include for workout logging and progress tracking?

Hevy provides automatic rest timers, RPE tracking, one-rep max calculations, exercise performance charts, body measurement tracking, progress photos, and an exercise library with over 200 exercise videos. The app supports warmup calculators, drop sets, failure tracking, and note-taking on workouts.

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Hevy: Does Hevy work on Apple Watch and other devices?

Yes, Hevy is available on iOS and Android phones and tablets. It also supports Apple Watch and WearOS for basic workout logging and tracking. Additionally, Hevy has a web/desktop version for managing routines and viewing progress data.

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Hevy: What integrations does Hevy support?

Hevy integrates with Apple Health to sync your workouts and fitness data. It also supports Strava integration, though the sync is one-way only: Hevy can send workouts to Strava, but Strava workouts will not be reflected back in Hevy.

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Hevy: Can I share workouts and interact with other users in Hevy?

Yes, Hevy has social features including the ability to follow other athletes, view their workouts, like and comment on workouts, and save routines created by other users. The app maintains a social feed and leaderboard features, though these are more limited compared to dedicated social fitness platforms.

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Hevy: Does Hevy have an offline mode for gym workouts?

While Hevy is primarily a cloud-based app, the search results do not provide explicit documentation about offline logging capabilities. The app requires syncing to log workouts and access progress data.

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