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Mariana Tek vs Stronger by Science

Mariana Tek logo

Mariana Tek

Fitness

Boutique fitness software

From
$200/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Stronger by Science logo

Stronger by Science

Fitness

Evidence-based strength training

From
$10/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • 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; Stronger by Science limited interactive features compared to competitors with video form coaching
  • They diverge on capability: Mariana Tek covers Custom branded apps, Stronger by Science covers Evidence-based programs.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Mariana Tek and Stronger by Science actually diverge.

Attributes where Mariana Tek and Stronger by Science differ
AttributeMariana TekStronger by Science
Starting price$200/month$10/one-time
Pricing modelsubscriptionone-time
PlatformsIos, Android, WebWeb
Founded20162015

Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 Stronger by Science

  • Evidence-based programs
  • Auto-regulated training
  • Progress tracking
  • RPE-based progression
  • Customizable templates
  • Google Sheets
  • Excel

Both cover

  • 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 Stronger by Science
  • Spot booking and check in for cycling and strength studiosnot Stronger by Science
  • Multi location studio operations and reportingnot Stronger by Science

Stronger by Science

  • 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

Stronger by Science

  • Limited interactive features compared to competitors with video form coaching

Pricing, plan by plan

Mariana Tek

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

Stronger by Science

$10/one-time
  • Program Bundle$10/one-time
    • Multiple programs
    • Spreadsheet templates
    • Auto-regulation

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 Stronger by Science if

  • You need evidence-based programs.
  • You also want auto-regulated training.
Stronger by Science review

Questions people ask

Is Mariana Tek or Stronger by Science better?
Neither clearly leads. Mariana Tek starts at $200/month and Stronger by Science at $10/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Mariana Tek or Stronger by Science?
Mariana Tek starts at $200/month and Stronger by Science at $10/one-time.
Does Mariana Tek or Stronger by Science run on more platforms?
Mariana Tek runs on Ios, Android, Web. Stronger by Science runs on Web.
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 Stronger by Science is typically brought in for.
What can Mariana Tek do that Stronger by Science cannot?
Mariana Tek covers Custom branded apps, Spot booking, Waitlist management, Analytics dashboard. Stronger by Science covers Evidence-based programs, Auto-regulated training, Progress tracking, RPE-based progression. Both handle 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.

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Stronger by Science: Does Stronger by Science offer free training content?

Yes. Stronger by Science publishes extensive free articles on strength training, programming, nutrition, and evidence-based training techniques.

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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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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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