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Nike Run Club vs Pike13

Nike Run Club logo

Nike Run Club

Fitness

Free GPS running app from Nike with guided runs and coaching plans, funded entirely by the Nike brand rather than user payment

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Pike13 logo

Pike13

Fitness

Client management for service businesses

From
$159/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Nike Run Club has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Nike Run Club the app is a Nike marketing and membership channel, so expect product recommendations and brand content mixed into the running experience.; Pike13 the entry Essential plan is $159 per month billed monthly, or $139 with annual prepayment
  • They diverge on capability: Nike Run Club covers GPS run tracking, Pike13 covers Online scheduling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Nike Run Club and Pike13 actually diverge.

Attributes where Nike Run Club and Pike13 differ
AttributeNike Run ClubPike13
Starting priceFree$159/month
Pricing modelFree, no subscription or in-app purchasessubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsiOS, AndroidIos, Android, Web
FoundedUnknown2011

Identical on both: 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 Nike Run Club

  • GPS run tracking
  • Guided audio runs
  • Structured training plans
  • Social challenges
  • Heart rate and device pairing
  • Achievement badges

Only in Pike13

  • Online scheduling
  • Automated billing
  • Client portal
  • Staff management
  • Reporting dashboard
  • Stripe
  • QuickBooks
  • Mailchimp

What people use each for

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

Nike Run Club

  • A runner who wants free structured training plans for a specific race distance without paying a subscriptionnot Pike13
  • Someone who wants audio-guided runs led by professional coaches at no costnot Pike13
  • A runner already invested in Nike membership or product who wants an integrated tracking appnot Pike13
  • A budget-conscious user who wants GPS tracking without a Strava-style paid tier for advanced featuresnot Pike13

Pike13

  • Fitness studio managementnot Nike Run Club
  • Appointment scheduling for servicesnot Nike Run Club
  • Class-based business operationsnot Nike Run Club
  • Multi-location business oversightnot Nike Run Club

Where each one falls short

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

Nike Run Club

  • The app is a Nike marketing and membership channel, so expect product recommendations and brand content mixed into the running experience.
  • It is running-specific and does not track other sports meaningfully, so a multi-sport athlete needs a separate app for cycling, swimming or strength training.
  • Its social and community features have a smaller and less active user base than Strava, so finding and following other runners is more limited.
  • Nike has discontinued or significantly changed features in past app versions, so long-term feature stability has not been perfectly consistent.
  • Advanced training metrics such as detailed recovery, training load or route heatmaps that competitors like Strava offer on paid tiers are simply not available here at all, free or paid.

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

Nike Run Club

Free
  • Nike Run ClubFree
    • Entire app free with no subscription tier or premium unlock
    • Guided runs and structured training plans included at no cost
    • Free Nike membership sign-up used for personalisation and Nike marketing

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 Nike Run Club if

  • You need gps run tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android.
  • You also want guided audio runs.
Nike Run Club review

Choose Pike13 if

  • You need online scheduling.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want automated billing.
Pike13 review

Questions people ask

Is Nike Run Club or Pike13 better?
Neither clearly leads. Nike Run Club starts at Free and Pike13 at $159/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Nike Run Club or Pike13?
Nike Run Club has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Nike Run Club and $159/month for Pike13.
Does Nike Run Club or Pike13 run on more platforms?
Nike Run Club runs on iOS, Android. Pike13 runs on Ios, Android, Web.
Can I use Nike Run Club for free?
Yes. Nike Run Club has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Pike13 starts at $159/month.
What is Nike Run Club best used for?
Nike Run Club is most often used for a runner who wants free structured training plans for a specific race distance without paying a subscription, someone who wants audio-guided runs led by professional coaches at no cost, a runner already invested in nike membership or product who wants an integrated tracking app, a budget-conscious user who wants gps tracking without a strava-style paid tier for advanced features. Of those, a runner who wants free structured training plans for a specific race distance without paying a subscription and someone who wants audio-guided runs led by professional coaches at no cost are not what Pike13 is typically brought in for.
What can Nike Run Club do that Pike13 cannot?
Nike Run Club covers GPS run tracking, Guided audio runs, Structured training plans, Social challenges. Pike13 covers Online scheduling, Automated billing, Client portal, Staff management.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Nike Run Club: Is Nike Run Club really completely free?

Yes, there is no subscription tier, premium unlock or in-app purchase for any feature including guided runs and training plans.

Pike13: 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.

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Nike Run Club: Why would Nike give this away for free?

It functions as a brand engagement and membership tool for Nike rather than a standalone revenue product, driving retail and membership sign-ups rather than app revenue.

Pike13: Does Pike13 offer a free trial?

Yes, Pike13 offers a 7-day complimentary trial to test the platform before committing to a subscription.

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Nike Run Club: Does it support other sports besides running?

No, it is built specifically for running; other activities are not meaningfully tracked.

Pike13: 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.

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