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Mariana Tek vs Strong

Mariana Tek logo

Mariana Tek

Fitness

Boutique fitness software

From
$200/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Strong logo

Strong

Fitness

Simple workout logging

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Strong 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; Strong limited social and community features compared to newer competitors
  • They diverge on capability: Mariana Tek covers Custom branded apps, Strong covers Simple logging.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Mariana Tek and Strong actually diverge.

Attributes where Mariana Tek and Strong differ
AttributeMariana TekStrong
Starting price$200/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsIos, Android, WebiOS, Android
Founded20162011

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 Mariana Tek

  • Custom branded apps
  • Spot booking
  • Waitlist management
  • Analytics dashboard
  • Franchise management
  • Stripe
  • ClassPass
  • Apple Pay

Only in Strong

  • Simple logging
  • Rest timer
  • Personal records
  • Progress charts
  • Routine templates
  • Apple Health
  • Apple Watch
  • Apple-watch support

Both cover

  • Ios support
  • Android 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 Strong
  • Spot booking and check in for cycling and strength studiosnot Strong
  • Multi location studio operations and reportingnot Strong

Strong

  • 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

Strong

  • Limited social and community features compared to newer competitors
  • No web-based dashboard or export options in free tier
  • Analytics require paid Pro subscription
  • No integration with fitness wearables or health apps in free plan

Pricing, plan by plan

Mariana Tek

$200/month
  • Studio$200/month
    • Booking
    • Payments
    • Branded app
  • Enterprise$500/month
    • Multi-location
    • Franchise tools
    • API

Strong

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Strong review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Mariana Tek if

  • You need custom branded apps.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want spot booking.
Mariana Tek review

Choose Strong if

  • You need simple logging.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android.
  • You also want rest timer.
Strong review

Questions people ask

Is Mariana Tek or Strong better?
Neither clearly leads. Mariana Tek starts at $200/month and Strong at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Mariana Tek or Strong?
Strong has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $200/month for Mariana Tek and Free for Strong.
Does Mariana Tek or Strong run on more platforms?
Mariana Tek runs on Ios, Android, Web. Strong runs on iOS, Android.
Can I use Strong for free?
Yes. Strong 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 Strong is typically brought in for.
What can Mariana Tek do that Strong cannot?
Mariana Tek covers Custom branded apps, Spot booking, Waitlist management, Analytics dashboard. Strong covers Simple logging, Rest timer, Personal records, Progress charts. Both handle Ios support, Android 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.

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Strong: Does Strong have a free version?

Yes. Strong offers a free version with basic workout tracking and limited routine storage.

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Mariana 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.

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Strong: What does Strong Pro include?

Strong Pro costs $4.99/month or $29.99/year and adds unlimited routines, full analytics, custom themes, and advanced tracking features.

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Mariana 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.

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Strong: What platforms does Strong support?

Strong is available on iOS and Android with full feature parity across both platforms.

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