Fitness · head to head
Mirror vs Pike13
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Mirror no built-in resistance equipment like Tonal's electromagnetic arms; Pike13 the entry Essential plan is $159 per month billed monthly, or $139 with annual prepayment
- They diverge on capability: Mirror covers Live classes, Pike13 covers Online scheduling.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Mirror and Pike13 actually diverge.
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 Mirror
- Live classes
- On-demand library
- Real-time form check
- Personal training option
- Heart rate display
- Apple Watch
- Bluetooth heart rate monitors
- Hardware support
Only in Pike13
- Online scheduling
- Automated billing
- Client portal
- Staff management
- Reporting dashboard
- Stripe
- QuickBooks
- Mailchimp
Both cover
- Ios support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Mirror
- Workout trackingnot Pike13
- Nutrition managementnot Pike13
- Health monitoringnot Pike13
- Fitness coachingnot Pike13
- Wellness improvementnot Pike13
Pike13
- Fitness studio managementnot Mirror
- Appointment scheduling for servicesnot Mirror
- Class-based business operationsnot Mirror
- Multi-location business oversightnot Mirror
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Mirror
- No built-in resistance equipment like Tonal's electromagnetic arms
- Strength training classes are circuit-based rather than traditional weightlifting programs
- Lululemon discontinued hardware sales, affecting new customer acquisition
Pike13
- The entry Essential plan is $159 per month billed monthly, or $139 with annual prepayment
- SMS reminders and messaging, email marketing, digital waivers, payroll and staff time tracking and multi-location oversight all require the Advanced plan at $225 per month billed monthly
- Custom reporting and website widgets are excluded from the Essential plan
- API access and custom integrations require the Premium plan at $286 per month billed monthly
- On the Premium plan you must choose either a branded app or custom reports, not both
- Member progress tracking and skill assessments are Premium only
- The advertised lower prices require a single yearly payment up front
Pricing, plan by plan
Mirror
$39/month- Hardware$1495/one-time
- Mirror screen
- Installation option available
- Subscription$39/month
- 10,000+ classes
- Live and on-demand
- All class types
- Personal Training$40/half-hour session
- 1-on-1 coaching
- Form correction
Pike13
$159/month- Essential$159/month
- Unlimited staff seats and client profiles
- Class, course, and appointment scheduling
- Membership check-in management
- Advanced$225/month
- All Essential features
- Website integration with widgets
- Multi-location reporting and oversight
- Premium$286/month
- All Advanced features
- Custom integrations and API access
- Member progress tracking and skill assessments
Which should you pick?
Choose Mirror if
- You need live classes.
- You work on Standalone hardware, iOS app.
- You also want on-demand library.
Choose Pike13 if
- You need online scheduling.
- You work on Ios, Android, Web.
- You also want automated billing.
Questions people ask
- Is Mirror or Pike13 better?
- Neither clearly leads. Mirror starts at $39/month and Pike13 at $159/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Mirror or Pike13?
- Mirror starts at $39/month and Pike13 at $159/month.
- Does Mirror or Pike13 run on more platforms?
- Mirror runs on Standalone hardware, iOS app. Pike13 runs on Ios, Android, Web.
- What is Mirror best used for?
- Mirror is most often used for workout tracking, nutrition management, health monitoring, fitness coaching. Of those, workout tracking and nutrition management are not what Pike13 is typically brought in for.
- What can Mirror do that Pike13 cannot?
- Mirror covers Live classes, On-demand library, Real-time form check, Personal training option. Pike13 covers Online scheduling, Automated billing, Client portal, Staff management. Both handle Ios support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Mirror: What does the Mirror hardware cost?
The Mirror costs $1,495, with optional white-glove delivery and installation for an additional $250. Financing options available at $32/month for 48 months.
SourcePike13: What is the cheapest Pike13 plan?
The Essential plan starts at $159/month with monthly billing or $139/month when billed annually, saving $240/year, and includes unlimited staff seats and client profiles.
SourceMirror: Is there a subscription fee beyond hardware?
Yes, Mirror requires a $39/month subscription for access to live and on-demand workout classes. Personal training sessions are available for an additional $40 per half-hour.
SourcePike13: Does Pike13 offer a free trial?
Yes, Pike13 offers a 7-day complimentary trial to test the platform before committing to a subscription.
SourceMirror: What types of workouts does Mirror offer?
Mirror offers over 10,000 live and on-demand workout classes across 60 different categories including strength, cardio, dance, boxing, and yoga.
SourcePike13: What limits apply to Pike13 plans?
All three plans include unlimited staff seats and client profiles per merchant account; franchise networks with multiple separately-owned locations incur per-location charges.
SourceMirror: Who owns Mirror now?
Lululemon acquired Mirror in June 2020 for $500 million and currently operates it as part of their fitness offerings, though hardware sales have been discontinued.
SourceMirror: Does Mirror provide strength training with weights?
Mirror offers strength training classes but does not include built-in weights or resistance arms like Tonal. Users can filter for classes based on their available equipment.
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