Software · head to head
Pike13 vs Centr
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Pike13 the entry Essential plan is $159 per month billed monthly, or $139 with annual prepayment; Centr requires purchase of physical equipment to utilise the coaching app effectively
- They diverge on capability: Pike13 covers Online scheduling, Centr covers Expert-led workouts.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Pike13 and Centr actually diverge.
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 Pike13
- Online scheduling
- Automated billing
- Client portal
- Staff management
- Reporting dashboard
- Stripe
- QuickBooks
- Mailchimp
Only in Centr
- Expert-led workouts
- Meal planning
- Mindfulness content
- Progress tracking
- Self-care routines
- Apple Health
- Apple Watch
Both cover
- Ios support
- Android support
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Pike13
- Class, course and appointment scheduling for fitness studiosnot Centr
- Membership billing, passes and automated collectionsnot Centr
- Multi-location reporting for growing studio and franchise businessesnot Centr
Centr
- Home gym users with existing or planned equipment investmentsnot Pike13
- Athletes training for HYROX racing or longevity-focused conditioningnot Pike13
- Users seeking equipment-integrated personalised programmingnot Pike13
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
Centr
- Requires purchase of physical equipment to utilise the coaching app effectively
- Equipment pricing ranges $29.99–$5,999, creating significant upfront capital requirement
- Subscription cost for Centr Coach membership not transparently published on website
Pricing, plan by plan
Pike13
$129/month- Studio$129/month
- Scheduling
- Billing
- Client portal
- Enterprise$249/month
- Multi-location
- Advanced reports
- API access
Centr
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Centr review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Pike13 if
- You need online scheduling.
- You work on Ios, Android, Web.
- You also want automated billing.
Choose Centr if
- You need expert-led workouts.
- You work on Mobile app (iOS/Android assumed).
- You also want meal planning.
Questions people ask
- Is Pike13 or Centr better?
- Neither clearly leads. Pike13 starts at $129/month and Centr at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Pike13 or Centr?
- Pike13 starts at $129/month and Centr at On request.
- Does Pike13 or Centr run on more platforms?
- Pike13 runs on Ios, Android, Web. Centr runs on Mobile app (iOS/Android assumed).
- What is Pike13 best used for?
- Pike13 is most often used for class, course and appointment scheduling for fitness studios, membership billing, passes and automated collections, multi-location reporting for growing studio and franchise businesses. Of those, class, course and appointment scheduling for fitness studios and membership billing, passes and automated collections are not what Centr is typically brought in for.
- What can Pike13 do that Centr cannot?
- Pike13 covers Online scheduling, Automated billing, Client portal, Staff management. Centr covers Expert-led workouts, Meal planning, Mindfulness content, Progress tracking. Both handle Ios support, Android support, Web support.