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Peloton vs Setmore

Peloton logo

Peloton

Software

At-home fitness with live and on-demand classes

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Free
Rated
-
Setmore logo

Setmore

Software

Free appointment scheduling and customer management

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Peloton monthly subscription required for access to classes and tracking features; Setmore free plan limited to 4 users maximum
  • They diverge on capability: Peloton covers Live and on-demand classes, Setmore covers Unlimited appointments.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Peloton and Setmore actually diverge.

Attributes where Peloton and Setmore differ
AttributePelotonSetmore
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Founded20122008

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web, iOS, Android), 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 Peloton

  • Live and on-demand classes
  • Real-time performance metrics
  • Community leaderboard
  • Music-driven workouts
  • Celebrity instructor content
  • Apple Health
  • Apple Watch
  • Fitbit

Only in Setmore

  • Unlimited appointments
  • Online booking
  • Calendar synchronization
  • Customer database
  • Email reminders
  • SMS reminders
  • Mobile app
  • Custom branding

Both cover

  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Peloton

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

Setmore

  • Online appointment and booking managementnot Peloton
  • Service provider scheduling platformnot Peloton
  • Customer communication via email and SMS remindersnot Peloton

Where each one falls short

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

Peloton

  • Monthly subscription required for access to classes and tracking features
  • Hardware equipment expensive and requires dedicated space in home
  • All-Access membership only works optimally with Peloton hardware, limiting flexibility
  • Price increases made in October 2025 have reduced affordability

Setmore

  • Free plan limited to 4 users maximum
  • Free plan limited to 200 appointments per month
  • Live receptionist add-on limited to US only
  • Custom enterprise pricing not published

Pricing, plan by plan

Peloton

Free
  • App One$15.99/month
    • Explore class library
    • Limited access to instructors
  • App+$28.99/month
    • Full class library
    • Live classes
    • Performance tracking
  • All-Access$49.99/month
    • Full class library
    • Live classes
    • On-screen metrics

Setmore

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Setmore review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Peloton if

  • You need live and on-demand classes.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want real-time performance metrics.

Choose Setmore if

  • You need unlimited appointments.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want online booking.

Questions people ask

Is Peloton or Setmore better?
Neither clearly leads. Peloton starts at Free and Setmore at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Peloton or Setmore?
Peloton starts at Free and Setmore at Free.
Does Peloton or Setmore run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, iOS, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Peloton for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Peloton best used for?
Peloton is most often used for workout tracking, nutrition management, health monitoring, fitness coaching. Of those, workout tracking and nutrition management are not what Setmore is typically brought in for.
What can Peloton do that Setmore cannot?
Peloton covers Live and on-demand classes, Real-time performance metrics, Community leaderboard, Music-driven workouts. Setmore covers Unlimited appointments, Online booking, Calendar synchronization, Customer database. Both handle Ios support, Android support, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Peloton: How much is Peloton membership in 2026?

Peloton offers three membership tiers: All-Access at $49.99 per month, App+ at $28.99 per month, and App One at $15.99 per month (prices as of October 2025).

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Peloton: What is included in All-Access vs App+ membership?

All-Access integrates with Peloton hardware with on-screen performance metrics and leaderboard features. App+ provides access to full class library, live classes, tracking, and community features for use with your own equipment.

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Peloton: Is there a free trial for Peloton?

Yes, Peloton offers a 30-day free trial for new members. You can cancel anytime during the trial without being charged, but payment method is required at signup.

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Peloton: What is Peloton IQ?

Peloton IQ is an AI system deployed across all connected fitness equipment providing real-time workout feedback and form correction during classes.

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