Fitness · head to head
My PT Hub vs Sleep Cycle

My PT Hub
Fitness
Personal training software for coaches to manage clients, workouts and nutrition
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -

Sleep Cycle
Fitness
Phone based sleep tracking app that uses the microphone or accelerometer to detect sleep phases and wake you in a light sleep window
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: My PT Hub starter plan is capped at just 3 clients and 50 workouts for $25 per month; unlimited clients require the Premium plan at $59 per month, as of August 2026; Sleep Cycle sleep stage detection is inferred from sound and motion rather than measured with dedicated physiological sensors, so accuracy is lower than a ring or watch based tracker like Oura.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which My PT Hub and Sleep Cycle actually diverge.
| Attribute | My PT Hub | Sleep Cycle |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | subscription | Free with a Premium subscription |
| Platforms | Web | iOS, Android |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 My PT Hub
Nothing recorded that Sleep Cycle does not also cover.
Only in Sleep Cycle
- Sound and motion sleep analysis
- Smart alarm
- Sleep quality trends
- Snore and sleep talk recording
- Sleep aid sounds and stories
- Apple Health and wearable integration
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
My PT Hub
- Assigning custom workout programs and tracking client progressnot Sleep Cycle
- Creating nutrition plans with habit coaching and check-insnot Sleep Cycle
- Scheduling personal training sessions and managing paymentsnot Sleep Cycle
- Automating client accountability with progress photo trackingnot Sleep Cycle
Sleep Cycle
- Someone who wants sleep tracking without buying a ring or watch, using a phone they already ownnot My PT Hub
- A person who struggles with grogginess from alarms and wants to be woken during a light sleep window insteadnot My PT Hub
- Someone who wants to check whether they snore or talk in their sleep, which requires the Premium subscriptionnot My PT Hub
- A buyer comparing upfront cost against Oura or a smartwatch before deciding whether hardware-free tracking is good enoughnot My PT Hub
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
My PT Hub
- Starter plan is capped at just 3 clients and 50 workouts for $25 per month; unlimited clients require the Premium plan at $59 per month, as of August 2026
- A custom branded mobile app costs an additional $95 one-time fee, and a white label app costs $145 per month on top of the base plan, as of August 2026
Sleep Cycle
- Sleep stage detection is inferred from sound and motion rather than measured with dedicated physiological sensors, so accuracy is lower than a ring or watch based tracker like Oura.
- The app needs to run overnight with the microphone active or the phone on the mattress, which raises its own privacy consideration for anyone uncomfortable with a phone microphone recording an entire room overnight.
- Most of the features that make the sleep data actionable, detailed trends and snore analysis, are behind the Premium subscription rather than included free.
- Battery drain overnight from continuous microphone or motion sensing is a real practical issue for anyone who also wants to use the phone as a normal alarm without charging it.
- Detection can be disrupted by a shared bed, a partners movement or snoring, or ambient household noise, all of which reduce accuracy for the primary user.
Pricing, plan by plan
My PT Hub
Free- Starter$25/month
- 3 clients
- 50 workouts
- 50 nutrition plans
- Premium$59/month
- Unlimited clients
- AI workout builder
- Group bookings
- Ultimate$215/month
- Everything in Premium
- Concierge support
- Custom branded app
Sleep Cycle
Free- Sleep Cycle Premium$39.99/year
- Basic sleep tracking and the smart alarm are free, no hardware required
- Premium unlocks detailed trends, snore recording playback and most sleep sounds
- Annual Premium commonly around $39.99, with a higher effective rate if billed monthly
Which should you pick?
Choose Sleep Cycle if
- You need sound and motion sleep analysis.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on iOS, Android.
- You also want smart alarm.
Questions people ask
- Is My PT Hub or Sleep Cycle better?
- Neither clearly leads. My PT Hub starts at Free and Sleep Cycle at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, My PT Hub or Sleep Cycle?
- My PT Hub starts at Free and Sleep Cycle at Free.
- Does My PT Hub or Sleep Cycle run on more platforms?
- My PT Hub runs on Web. Sleep Cycle runs on iOS, Android.
- Can I use My PT Hub for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is My PT Hub best used for?
- My PT Hub is most often used for assigning custom workout programs and tracking client progress, creating nutrition plans with habit coaching and check-ins, scheduling personal training sessions and managing payments, automating client accountability with progress photo tracking. Of those, assigning custom workout programs and tracking client progress and creating nutrition plans with habit coaching and check-ins are not what Sleep Cycle is typically brought in for.
- What can My PT Hub do that Sleep Cycle cannot?
- Sleep Cycle covers Sound and motion sleep analysis, Smart alarm, Sleep quality trends, Snore and sleep talk recording.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
My PT Hub: Is there a free trial for My PT Hub?
Yes, My PT Hub offers a 30-day free trial with no credit card required and no hidden fees.
SourceSleep Cycle: Do I need to buy any hardware for Sleep Cycle?
No. It uses your phones microphone or accelerometer, placed on the nightstand or mattress, with no separate device to buy.
My PT Hub: What does the Premium plan include?
The Premium plan at $59/month includes unlimited clients, AI workout builder, group bookings, live streams, and priority support.
SourceSleep Cycle: Is Sleep Cycle free?
Basic tracking and the smart alarm are free. Detailed trends, snore recording and most sleep sounds require Sleep Cycle Premium.
My PT Hub: Do My PT Hub plans include additional trainer fees?
The Ultimate plan includes 5 additional trainers at no extra cost, but the Starter and Premium plans can add trainers at $10/month per trainer.
SourceSleep Cycle: How accurate is phone based sleep tracking compared with a ring or watch?
Less accurate, since it infers sleep stages from sound and motion rather than measuring heart rate or temperature directly, which dedicated wearables like Oura do.
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