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My PT Hub vs StrongLifts

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My PT Hub

Fitness

Personal training software for coaches to manage clients, workouts and nutrition

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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StrongLifts

Fitness

5x5 barbell strength training app built around a fixed beginner programme, sold as a subscription

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

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; StrongLifts it is built around one specific programme, so once a lifter progresses beyond what 5x5 is designed for and stalls, the app's core structure no longer fits their needs and they typically need a different programme entirely.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which My PT Hub and StrongLifts actually diverge.

Attributes where My PT Hub and StrongLifts differ
AttributeMy PT HubStrongLifts
Pricing modelsubscriptionFree tier plus subscription
PlatformsWebiOS, 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 StrongLifts does not also cover.

Only in StrongLifts

  • 5x5 programme tracking
  • Automatic progression
  • Plate calculator
  • Rest timer
  • Form videos
  • Workout history

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 StrongLifts
  • Creating nutrition plans with habit coaching and check-insnot StrongLifts
  • Scheduling personal training sessions and managing paymentsnot StrongLifts
  • Automating client accountability with progress photo trackingnot StrongLifts

StrongLifts

  • A beginner lifter wanting a structured, proven barbell programme rather than designing their ownnot My PT Hub
  • Someone wanting automatic weight progression calculated for them rather than manually tracking increasesnot My PT Hub
  • A lifter wanting a plate calculator to avoid mental maths loading a barbellnot My PT Hub
  • Someone following 5x5 specifically who wants form videos built into the tracking appnot 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

StrongLifts

  • It is built around one specific programme, so once a lifter progresses beyond what 5x5 is designed for and stalls, the app's core structure no longer fits their needs and they typically need a different programme entirely.
  • Full functionality requires a paid subscription, and the free tier is limited enough that serious use of the programme effectively requires paying.
  • It offers little flexibility for customising exercises or set schemes compared with general-purpose workout loggers, since flexibility is not the point of the product.
  • 5x5 as a method is not suited to every body or goal, for example it is not designed for hypertrophy-focused or advanced lifters, and the app does not steer users away from it once it stops being appropriate.
  • Subscription billing continues after a user has outgrown the programme unless actively cancelled, which is a common pattern across fitness app subscriptions generally.

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

StrongLifts

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Limited programme access and logging
  • StrongLifts Premium$undefined/month
    • Full 5x5 programme access
    • Custom plate settings
    • Expanded workout history and stats

Which should you pick?

Choose My PT Hub if

  • You want to start without paying.
My PT Hub review

Choose StrongLifts if

  • You need 5x5 programme tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android.
  • You also want automatic progression.
StrongLifts review

Questions people ask

Is My PT Hub or StrongLifts better?
Neither clearly leads. My PT Hub starts at Free and StrongLifts at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, My PT Hub or StrongLifts?
My PT Hub starts at Free and StrongLifts at Free.
Does My PT Hub or StrongLifts run on more platforms?
My PT Hub runs on Web. StrongLifts 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 StrongLifts is typically brought in for.
What can My PT Hub do that StrongLifts cannot?
StrongLifts covers 5x5 programme tracking, Automatic progression, Plate calculator, Rest timer.

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.

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StrongLifts: Is StrongLifts free?

There is a free tier with limited access; full programme features require a paid subscription.

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.

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StrongLifts: Is this the same as the Strong app?

No, Strong is a general-purpose workout logger for any routine; StrongLifts is built specifically around the 5x5 programme.

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.

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StrongLifts: Who is 5x5 suited for?

Primarily beginner to early-intermediate lifters building a strength base; it is not designed as a long-term or advanced programme.

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