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MyTime vs Strong

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MyTime

Software

Online booking and appointment scheduling platform

From
Free
Rated
-
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Strong

Software

Simple workout logging

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: MyTime aimed at chains and franchises from 5 to 500 locations rather than single-site independents; Strong limited social and community features compared to newer competitors
  • They diverge on capability: MyTime covers Online booking, Strong covers Simple logging.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which MyTime and Strong actually diverge.

Attributes where MyTime and Strong differ
AttributeMyTimeStrong
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWeb, Mobile-responsiveiOS, Android
Founded20102011

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 MyTime

  • Online booking
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Client database
  • Email & SMS reminders
  • Payment processing
  • Custom branding
  • Marketing tools
  • Reporting

Only in Strong

  • Simple logging
  • Rest timer
  • Personal records
  • Progress charts
  • Routine templates
  • Apple Health
  • Apple Watch
  • Ios support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

MyTime

  • Appointment scheduling across multiple salon or spa locationsnot Strong
  • Point of sale and integrated payments at the counternot Strong
  • Staff scheduling and labour forecastingnot Strong
  • Email, SMS and push marketing to clientsnot Strong
  • Loyalty, referral and membership programmesnot Strong
  • Multi-location reporting for a franchise groupnot Strong

Strong

  • Workout trackingnot MyTime
  • Nutrition managementnot MyTime
  • Health monitoringnot MyTime
  • Fitness coachingnot MyTime
  • Wellness improvementnot MyTime

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

MyTime

  • Aimed at chains and franchises from 5 to 500 locations rather than single-site independents
  • Pricing is not published

Strong

  • Limited social and community features compared to newer competitors
  • No web-based dashboard or export options in free tier
  • Analytics require paid Pro subscription
  • No integration with fitness wearables or health apps in free plan

Pricing, plan by plan

MyTime

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Online booking
    • Client management
    • Email reminders
  • Professional$39/month
    • Everything in Free
    • Custom branding
    • Marketing tools

Strong

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Strong review.

Which should you pick?

Choose MyTime if

  • You need online booking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile-responsive.
  • You also want appointment scheduling.

Choose Strong if

  • You need simple logging.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android.
  • You also want rest timer.

Questions people ask

Is MyTime or Strong better?
Neither clearly leads. MyTime starts at Free and Strong at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, MyTime or Strong?
MyTime starts at Free and Strong at Free.
Does MyTime or Strong run on more platforms?
MyTime runs on Web, Mobile-responsive. Strong runs on iOS, Android.
Can I use MyTime for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is MyTime best used for?
MyTime is most often used for appointment scheduling across multiple salon or spa locations, point of sale and integrated payments at the counter, staff scheduling and labour forecasting, email, sms and push marketing to clients. Of those, appointment scheduling across multiple salon or spa locations and point of sale and integrated payments at the counter are not what Strong is typically brought in for.
What can MyTime do that Strong cannot?
MyTime covers Online booking, Appointment scheduling, Client database, Email & SMS reminders. Strong covers Simple logging, Rest timer, Personal records, Progress charts.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Strong: Does Strong have a free version?

Yes. Strong offers a free version with basic workout tracking and limited routine storage.

Source
Strong: What does Strong Pro include?

Strong Pro costs $4.99/month or $29.99/year and adds unlimited routines, full analytics, custom themes, and advanced tracking features.

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Strong: What platforms does Strong support?

Strong is available on iOS and Android with full feature parity across both platforms.

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