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Pike13 vs Future

Pike13 logo

Pike13

Software

Client management for service businesses

From
$129/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Future logo

Future

Software

Your personal trainer in your pocket

From
$199/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Pike13 the entry Essential plan is $159 per month billed monthly, or $139 with annual prepayment; Future high monthly cost: $199/month is significantly more expensive than app-only alternatives and self-directed programs
  • They diverge on capability: Pike13 covers Online scheduling, Future covers Dedicated personal trainer.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Pike13 and Future actually diverge.

Attributes where Pike13 and Future differ
AttributePike13Future
Starting price$129/month$199/month
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsIos, Android, WebiOS, Android
Founded20112017

Identical on both: 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 Future

  • Dedicated personal trainer
  • Custom workout plans
  • Real-time accountability
  • Weekly plan adjustments
  • Trainer messaging
  • Apple Watch
  • Apple Health
  • Apple-watch support

Both cover

  • Ios 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 Future
  • Membership billing, passes and automated collectionsnot Future
  • Multi-location reporting for growing studio and franchise businessesnot Future

Future

  • 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

Future

  • High monthly cost: $199/month is significantly more expensive than app-only alternatives and self-directed programs
  • No real-time coaching: lacks in-workout guidance from coaches during actual training sessions
  • Limited customer support: email-only support model without phone or chat options for immediate assistance
  • Requires wearable for full tracking: relies on Apple Watch or smartwatch for comprehensive activity and heart rate data
  • Binding coach relationship: switching coaches or ending relationships may impact workout continuity

Pricing, plan by plan

Pike13

$129/month
  • Studio$129/month
    • Scheduling
    • Billing
    • Client portal
  • Enterprise$249/month
    • Multi-location
    • Advanced reports
    • API access

Future

$199/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Future review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Pike13 if

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

Choose Future if

  • You need dedicated personal trainer.
  • You work on iOS, Android.
  • You also want custom workout plans.
Future review

Questions people ask

Is Pike13 or Future better?
Neither clearly leads. Pike13 starts at $129/month and Future at $199/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Pike13 or Future?
Pike13 starts at $129/month and Future at $199/month.
Does Pike13 or Future run on more platforms?
Pike13 runs on Ios, Android, Web. Future runs on iOS, Android.
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 Future is typically brought in for.
What can Pike13 do that Future cannot?
Pike13 covers Online scheduling, Automated billing, Client portal, Staff management. Future covers Dedicated personal trainer, Custom workout plans, Real-time accountability, Weekly plan adjustments. Both handle Ios support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Future: How much does Future personal training cost?

Future Pro membership costs $199 per month for one-on-one personal training with a certified coach. First-time users can access the first month at a discounted rate through affiliate links.

Source
Future: Do Future coaches provide form feedback?

Yes, users can record and submit exercise videos to their coach, who will provide personalized form corrections and technique feedback for proper exercise execution.

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Future: Does Future work with wearables like Apple Watch?

Yes, Future integrates with Apple Watch, smartwatches, and can cast workouts to TV. The app tracks activity and heart rate data through wearable devices.

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Future: How often are Future workouts updated?

Future coaches deliver customized weekly workouts by Sunday that adapt to travel, injuries, or schedule changes. Coaches also provide ongoing daily motivation and track workout completion.

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