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Nike Training Club vs Pike13

Nike Training Club
Fitness
Free workouts from world-class Nike trainers
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The short version
- Only Nike Training Club has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Nike Training Club no premium features or advanced customization; Pike13 the entry Essential plan is $159 per month billed monthly, or $139 with annual prepayment
- They diverge on capability: Nike Training Club covers Video-guided workouts, Pike13 covers Online scheduling.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Nike Training Club and Pike13 actually diverge.
| Attribute | Nike Training Club | Pike13 |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $159/month |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Founded | 1964 | 2011 |
Identical on both: platforms (iOS, Android, Web), 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 Training Club
- Video-guided workouts
- Personalized training plans
- Progress tracking
- Athlete-led programs
- Equipment-free options
- Apple Health
- Nike Run Club
- Apple Watch
Only in Pike13
- Online scheduling
- Automated billing
- Client portal
- Staff management
- Reporting dashboard
- Stripe
- QuickBooks
- Mailchimp
Both cover
- Ios support
- Android support
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Nike Training Club
- Workout trackingnot Pike13
- Nutrition managementnot Pike13
- Health monitoringnot Pike13
- Fitness coachingnot Pike13
- Wellness improvementnot Pike13
Pike13
- Fitness studio managementnot Nike Training Club
- Appointment scheduling for servicesnot Nike Training Club
- Class-based business operationsnot Nike Training Club
- Multi-location business oversightnot Nike Training Club
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Nike Training Club
- No premium features or advanced customization
- Requires Nike account creation
- Limited personalization based on fitness goals
- No live classes (all pre-recorded)
- Limited community or social features
- No nutrition guidance or meal planning integration
- Not optimized for gym equipment tracking
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 Training Club
Free- FreeFree
- 185+ trainer-led workouts
- Strength training programs
- HIIT workouts
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 Training Club if
- You need video-guided workouts.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on iOS, Android, Web.
- You also want personalized training plans.
Choose Pike13 if
- You need online scheduling.
- You work on Ios, Android, Web.
- You also want automated billing.
Questions people ask
- Is Nike Training Club or Pike13 better?
- Neither clearly leads. Nike Training 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 Training Club or Pike13?
- Nike Training Club has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Nike Training Club and $159/month for Pike13.
- Does Nike Training Club or Pike13 run on more platforms?
- Nike Training Club runs on iOS, Android, Web. Pike13 runs on Ios, Android, Web.
- Can I use Nike Training Club for free?
- Yes. Nike Training Club has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Pike13 starts at $159/month.
- What is Nike Training Club best used for?
- Nike Training Club 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 Nike Training Club do that Pike13 cannot?
- Nike Training Club covers Video-guided workouts, Personalized training plans, Progress tracking, Athlete-led programs. Pike13 covers Online scheduling, Automated billing, Client portal, Staff management. Both handle Ios support, Android support, Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Nike Training Club: Is Nike Training Club free?
Yes, completely. Nike Training Club is free to download and use entirely. All 185+ workouts including strength, HIIT, yoga, and cardio are available at no cost. Previously charged $14.99/month (NTC Premium), but Nike made it free during COVID-19 and kept it free permanently.
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.
SourceNike Training Club: Does Nike Training Club require an account?
A Nike account is required to access the app and track progress, but creating an account is free.
SourcePike13: Does Pike13 offer a free trial?
Yes, Pike13 offers a 7-day complimentary trial to test the platform before committing to a subscription.
SourceNike Training Club: What workout types does Nike Training Club offer?
Nike Training Club provides 185+ trainer-led workouts across strength training, HIIT, yoga, and cardio for all fitness levels, from bodyweight-only sessions to equipment-based home workouts.
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.
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