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Mariana Tek vs SugarWOD

Mariana Tek logo

Mariana Tek

Fitness

Boutique fitness software

From
$200/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
SugarWOD logo

SugarWOD

Fitness

Workout tracking for functional fitness

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only SugarWOD 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; SugarWOD the pricing page shows no dollar figures for any athlete tier; the rates are not published in the page content
  • They diverge on capability: Mariana Tek covers Custom branded apps, SugarWOD covers Workout logging.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Mariana Tek and SugarWOD differ
AttributeMariana TekSugarWOD
Starting price$200/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
Founded20162014

Identical on both: platforms (Ios, Android, Web), 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 SugarWOD

  • Workout logging
  • PR tracking
  • Gym leaderboards
  • Social features
  • Movement library
  • Wodify
  • Zen Planner
  • PushPress

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 SugarWOD
  • Spot booking and check in for cycling and strength studiosnot SugarWOD
  • Multi location studio operations and reportingnot SugarWOD

SugarWOD

  • Programming and delivering daily workouts to a CrossFit style gymnot Mariana Tek
  • Athletes logging workout results and personal records on mobilenot Mariana Tek
  • Coaches tracking attendance and benchmark progress across a gym communitynot 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

SugarWOD

  • The pricing page shows no dollar figures for any athlete tier; the rates are not published in the page content
  • Billing is by registered athlete count and the system automatically moves your subscription tier up or down each month based on the count on that date
  • Gyms above 250 athletes have no published tier and must contact the team for each incremental 100 athletes
  • The free trial is 2 weeks

Pricing, plan by plan

Mariana Tek

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

SugarWOD

Free
  • Athlete (Free)Free
    • Track workouts
    • View PRs
    • Leaderboards
  • Gym$79/month
    • Programming
    • Unlimited athletes
    • Analytics

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 SugarWOD if

  • You need workout logging.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want pr tracking.
SugarWOD review

Questions people ask

Is Mariana Tek or SugarWOD better?
Neither clearly leads. Mariana Tek starts at $200/month and SugarWOD at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Mariana Tek or SugarWOD?
SugarWOD has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $200/month for Mariana Tek and Free for SugarWOD.
Does Mariana Tek or SugarWOD run on more platforms?
Both run on Ios, Android, Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use SugarWOD for free?
Yes. SugarWOD 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 SugarWOD is typically brought in for.
What can Mariana Tek do that SugarWOD cannot?
Mariana Tek covers Custom branded apps, Spot booking, Waitlist management, Analytics dashboard. SugarWOD covers Workout logging, PR tracking, Gym leaderboards, Social features. 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.

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SugarWOD: How is SugarWOD pricing calculated?

SugarWOD uses dynamic pricing based on the number of registered athletes in your gym, not gym membership count. Pricing adjusts monthly based on current registrations.

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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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SugarWOD: What is the high-volume athlete threshold?

For gyms with more than 250 registered athletes, pricing increases by tier for each additional 100 athletes. Organizations in this range should contact the sales team directly.

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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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SugarWOD: Is there a free trial?

Yes, SugarWOD offers a 2-week all-access trial for gyms to test the platform. Independent athletes can also download the app for free to track workouts.

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SugarWOD: Are there long-term contracts required?

No, SugarWOD requires no long-term contracts and allows cancellation anytime with no restrictions.

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