Software · head to head
Pike13 vs FitNotes
The short version
- Only FitNotes has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Pike13 the entry Essential plan is $159 per month billed monthly, or $139 with annual prepayment; FitNotes android only, no iOS version despite requests from users
- They diverge on capability: Pike13 covers Online scheduling, FitNotes covers Exercise logging.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Pike13 and FitNotes actually diverge.
Identical on both: 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 FitNotes
- Exercise logging
- Custom exercises
- Progress graphs
- Workout calendar
- Data backup
- Google Drive backup
Both cover
- Android 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 FitNotes
- Membership billing, passes and automated collectionsnot FitNotes
- Multi-location reporting for growing studio and franchise businessesnot FitNotes
FitNotes
- Workout trackingnot Pike13
- Nutrition managementnot Pike13
- Health monitoringnot Pike13
- Fitness coachingnot Pike13
- Wellness improvementnot 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
FitNotes
- Android only, no iOS version despite requests from users
- Limited community features compared to social fitness trackers
- Minimal UI updates compared to more modern fitness apps
Pricing, plan by plan
Pike13
$129/month- Studio$129/month
- Scheduling
- Billing
- Client portal
- Enterprise$249/month
- Multi-location
- Advanced reports
- API access
FitNotes
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the FitNotes review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Pike13 if
- You need online scheduling.
- You work on Ios, Android, Web.
- You also want automated billing.
Choose FitNotes if
- You need exercise logging.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Android.
- You also want custom exercises.
Questions people ask
- Is Pike13 or FitNotes better?
- Neither clearly leads. Pike13 starts at $129/month and FitNotes at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Pike13 or FitNotes?
- FitNotes has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $129/month for Pike13 and Free for FitNotes.
- Does Pike13 or FitNotes run on more platforms?
- Pike13 runs on Ios, Android, Web. FitNotes runs on Android.
- Can I use FitNotes for free?
- Yes. FitNotes has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Pike13 starts at $129/month.
- 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 FitNotes is typically brought in for.
- What can Pike13 do that FitNotes cannot?
- Pike13 covers Online scheduling, Automated billing, Client portal, Staff management. FitNotes covers Exercise logging, Custom exercises, Progress graphs, Workout calendar. Both handle Android support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
FitNotes: Is FitNotes free and does it have ads?
FitNotes is completely free with no ads and no paid tier. The developer offers a FitNotes Supporter app as optional support.
SourceFitNotes: Does FitNotes work offline?
Yes, FitNotes works completely offline and requires no internet connection or account sign-up to use.
SourceFitNotes: What platform is FitNotes available on?
FitNotes is Android only and is not available on iOS or other platforms.
SourceFitNotes: Can I export my FitNotes data?
Yes, FitNotes allows full CSV export so your workout data is yours and can be imported into other applications.
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