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Mariana Tek vs TrainerRoad

Mariana Tek logo

Mariana Tek

Fitness

Boutique fitness software

From
$200/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
TrainerRoad logo

TrainerRoad

Fitness

Structured cycling training with adaptive plans, no virtual world and no bundled hardware

From
On request
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; TrainerRoad it requires a smart trainer or a power meter to get meaningful structured workout control, so it is not usable out of the box without that hardware.
  • They diverge on capability: Mariana Tek covers Custom branded apps, TrainerRoad covers Adaptive Training.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Mariana Tek and TrainerRoad differ
AttributeMariana TekTrainerRoad
Starting price$200/monthOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionPer user per month
PlatformsIos, Android, WebiOS, Android, Windows, macOS
Founded2016Unknown

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 TrainerRoad

  • Adaptive Training
  • Periodized training plans
  • Power-based workouts
  • No virtual world
  • Hardware agnostic
  • Single flat plan

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

TrainerRoad

  • A cyclist training for a specific event who wants a structured, periodized plannot Mariana Tek
  • Someone who finds virtual world and social features distracting and wants a pure data-driven training screennot Mariana Tek
  • A rider who already owns a smart trainer or power meter and does not want to buy Zwift-specific hardwarenot Mariana Tek
  • Someone who wants AI-adjusted training load based on actual completed performance rather than a fixed plannot 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

TrainerRoad

  • It requires a smart trainer or a power meter to get meaningful structured workout control, so it is not usable out of the box without that hardware.
  • Its lack of a virtual world or social layer means riders who need gamified motivation to stay consistent indoors may find it demotivating.
  • There is no free tier, only a money-back guarantee window rather than a true free trial period.
  • Pricing has increased over time according to user forum discussion, so a buyer should confirm the current figure directly rather than relying on an older cited price.
  • It is entirely cycling-focused, offering nothing for running, strength or other sports the way some broader fitness apps do.

Pricing, plan by plan

Mariana Tek

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

TrainerRoad

On request
  • TrainerRoad Monthly$21.99/month
    • All training plans and Adaptive Training included
  • TrainerRoad Annual$209.99/year
    • Same features billed yearly

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 TrainerRoad if

  • You need adaptive training.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Windows, macOS.
  • You also want periodized training plans.
TrainerRoad review

Questions people ask

Is Mariana Tek or TrainerRoad better?
Neither clearly leads. Mariana Tek starts at $200/month and TrainerRoad at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Mariana Tek or TrainerRoad?
Mariana Tek starts at $200/month and TrainerRoad at On request.
Does Mariana Tek or TrainerRoad run on more platforms?
Mariana Tek runs on Ios, Android, Web. TrainerRoad runs on iOS, Android, Windows, macOS.
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 TrainerRoad is typically brought in for.
What can Mariana Tek do that TrainerRoad cannot?
Mariana Tek covers Custom branded apps, Spot booking, Waitlist management, Analytics dashboard. TrainerRoad covers Adaptive Training, Periodized training plans, Power-based workouts, No virtual world.

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.

Source
TrainerRoad: Does TrainerRoad have a virtual world like Zwift?

No, it deliberately has no game world, avatars or social feed, focusing purely on structured, data-driven training.

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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TrainerRoad: Do I need a smart trainer?

You need either a smart trainer or a dumb trainer paired with a power meter to get workout targets and structured control.

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.

Source
TrainerRoad: Does TrainerRoad sell hardware?

No, it stays platform-agnostic and works with third-party smart trainers and power meters.

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