Fitness & Wellness · head to head
Pike13 vs Gymshark Training
Pike13
Fitness & Wellness
Client management for service businesses
- From
- $129/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Gymshark Training 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; Gymshark Training minimal personalization: setup only asks for age and gender without considering specific fitness goals
- They diverge on capability: Pike13 covers Online scheduling, Gymshark Training covers Athlete-led programs.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Pike13 and Gymshark Training actually diverge.
| Attribute | Pike13 | Gymshark Training |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $129/month | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | freemium |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Ios, Android, Web | iOS |
| Category | Unknown | Fitness & Wellness |
| Founded | 2011 | 2012 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).
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 Gymshark Training
- Athlete-led programs
- Video demonstrations
- Progress tracking
- Workout logging
- Training plans
- Apple Health
- Apple Watch
Both cover
- Ios support
- 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 Gymshark Training
- Membership billing, passes and automated collectionsnot Gymshark Training
- Multi-location reporting for growing studio and franchise businessesnot Gymshark Training
Gymshark Training
- 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
Gymshark Training
- Minimal personalization: setup only asks for age and gender without considering specific fitness goals
- Cannot modify workouts: no ability to add supersets, drop sets, or substitute exercises for individual preferences
- Poor progress tracking: lacks robust systems for monitoring fitness advancement over time
- No community features: no leaderboards, forums, or social motivation elements unlike competitors
- Limited exercise library: workout selection is shallow compared to premium alternatives
Pricing, plan by plan
Pike13
$129/month- Studio$129/month
- Scheduling
- Billing
- Client portal
- Enterprise$249/month
- Multi-location
- Advanced reports
- API access
Gymshark Training
Free- FreeFree
- Basic workouts
- Exercise library
- Premium$9.99/month
- Full programs
- Athlete content
- Progress tracking
Which should you pick?
Choose Pike13 if
- You need online scheduling.
- You work on Ios, Android, Web.
- You also want automated billing.
Choose Gymshark Training if
- You need athlete-led programs.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on iOS.
- You also want video demonstrations.
Questions people ask
- Is Pike13 or Gymshark Training better?
- Neither clearly leads. Pike13 starts at $129/month and Gymshark Training at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Pike13 or Gymshark Training?
- Gymshark Training has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $129/month for Pike13 and Free for Gymshark Training.
- Does Pike13 or Gymshark Training run on more platforms?
- Pike13 runs on Ios, Android, Web. Gymshark Training runs on iOS.
- Can I use Gymshark Training for free?
- Yes. Gymshark Training 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 Gymshark Training is typically brought in for.
- What can Pike13 do that Gymshark Training cannot?
- Pike13 covers Online scheduling, Automated billing, Client portal, Staff management. Gymshark Training covers Athlete-led programs, Video demonstrations, Progress tracking, Workout logging. Both handle Ios support, Android support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Gymshark Training: Is Gymshark Training completely free?
Yes, Gymshark Training is completely free with no premium tier or subscription required. The app provides over 450 free workouts and personalized training plans with no paywall.
SourceGymshark Training: Can you use Gymshark Training offline?
You can use workouts offline without needing WiFi or data to follow the instructions. However, internet access is required to preview and stream exercise video demonstrations.
SourceGymshark Training: What equipment options does Gymshark Training support?
The app supports gym-based training, home workouts with minimal equipment, and bodyweight-only sessions. Workouts can be filtered by available equipment and environment.
SourceGymshark Training: Is the Gymshark Training app still being updated?
No, the app is no longer receiving updates or new features for iOS or Android. It will no longer be available to download on Android, though existing users can continue using the app.
SourceGymshark Training: Where is Gymshark Training available worldwide?
The app is available through the Apple App Store worldwide in English only, with previous availability through Google Play for Android users before being delisted.
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