Fitness · head to head
Mariana Tek vs Peloton
The short version
- Only Peloton has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: 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; Peloton monthly subscription required for access to classes and tracking features
- They diverge on capability: Mariana Tek covers Custom branded apps, Peloton covers Live and on-demand classes.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Mariana Tek and Peloton actually diverge.
| Attribute | Mariana Tek | Peloton |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $200/month | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | Unknown |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Ios, Android, Web | Web, iOS, Android |
| Category | Fitness | Sports |
| Founded | 2016 | 2012 |
Identical on both: 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 Mariana Tek
- Custom branded apps
- Spot booking
- Waitlist management
- Analytics dashboard
- Franchise management
- Stripe
- ClassPass
- Apple Pay
Only in Peloton
- Live and on-demand classes
- Real-time performance metrics
- Community leaderboard
- Music-driven workouts
- Celebrity instructor content
- Apple Health
- Apple Watch
- Fitbit
Both cover
- Ios support
- Android support
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Mariana Tek
- Class booking and membership management for boutique fitness studiosnot Peloton
- Spot booking and check in for cycling and strength studiosnot Peloton
- Multi location studio operations and reportingnot Peloton
Peloton
- Workout trackingnot Mariana Tek
- Nutrition managementnot Mariana Tek
- Health monitoringnot Mariana Tek
- Fitness coachingnot Mariana Tek
- Wellness improvementnot Mariana Tek
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
Peloton
- Monthly subscription required for access to classes and tracking features
- Hardware equipment expensive and requires dedicated space in home
- All-Access membership only works optimally with Peloton hardware, limiting flexibility
- Price increases made in October 2025 have reduced affordability
Pricing, plan by plan
Mariana Tek
$200/month- Studio$200/month
- Booking
- Payments
- Branded app
- Enterprise$500/month
- Multi-location
- Franchise tools
- API
Peloton
Free- App One$15.99/month
- Explore class library
- Limited access to instructors
- App+$28.99/month
- Full class library
- Live classes
- Performance tracking
- All-Access$49.99/month
- Full class library
- Live classes
- On-screen metrics
Which should you pick?
Choose Mariana Tek if
- You need custom branded apps.
- You work on Ios, Android, Web.
- You also want spot booking.
Choose Peloton if
- You need live and on-demand classes.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want real-time performance metrics.
Questions people ask
- Is Mariana Tek or Peloton better?
- Neither clearly leads. Mariana Tek starts at $200/month and Peloton at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Mariana Tek or Peloton?
- Peloton has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $200/month for Mariana Tek and Free for Peloton.
- Does Mariana Tek or Peloton run on more platforms?
- Mariana Tek runs on Ios, Android, Web. Peloton runs on Web, iOS, Android.
- Can I use Peloton for free?
- Yes. Peloton has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Mariana Tek starts at $200/month.
- What is Mariana Tek best used for?
- Mariana Tek is most often used for class booking and membership management for boutique fitness studios, spot booking and check in for cycling and strength studios, multi location studio operations and reporting. Of those, class booking and membership management for boutique fitness studios and spot booking and check in for cycling and strength studios are not what Peloton is typically brought in for.
- What can Mariana Tek do that Peloton cannot?
- Mariana Tek covers Custom branded apps, Spot booking, Waitlist management, Analytics dashboard. Peloton covers Live and on-demand classes, Real-time performance metrics, Community leaderboard, Music-driven workouts. Both handle Ios support, Android support, Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Mariana Tek: What are the main pricing tiers for Mariana Tek?
Mariana Tek offers three main pricing tiers: Core for single locations getting started, Core + Growth (most popular) for established studios, and Full Growth Bundle for large growth-oriented studios. Specific prices are not published and require booking a demo or contacting the sales team.
SourcePeloton: How much is Peloton membership in 2026?
Peloton offers three membership tiers: All-Access at $49.99 per month, App+ at $28.99 per month, and App One at $15.99 per month (prices as of October 2025).
SourceMariana Tek: What features are included in each Mariana Tek pricing tier?
Core tier includes custom-branded apps, business app, kiosk check-in, waivers and forms. Core + Growth adds marketing automation, SMS capabilities, landing pages. Full Growth Bundle adds gamification, feedback suite, and custom marketing plan. All tiers include multi-location support and unlimited classes.
SourcePeloton: What is included in All-Access vs App+ membership?
All-Access integrates with Peloton hardware with on-screen performance metrics and leaderboard features. App+ provides access to full class library, live classes, tracking, and community features for use with your own equipment.
SourceMariana Tek: What support is included with Mariana Tek subscriptions?
All tiers include white-glove support with reported 95 percent customer satisfaction score. Support features and response times may vary by tier, but specific support level details require contacting the sales team for custom pricing discussions.
SourcePeloton: Is there a free trial for Peloton?
Yes, Peloton offers a 30-day free trial for new members. You can cancel anytime during the trial without being charged, but payment method is required at signup.
SourcePeloton: What is Peloton IQ?
Peloton IQ is an AI system deployed across all connected fitness equipment providing real-time workout feedback and form correction during classes.
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