Fitness · head to head
Hevy vs Pike13
The short version
- Only Hevy has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Hevy free tier severely limited to 4 routines and 7 custom exercises, requiring Pro subscription for most users; Pike13 the entry Essential plan is $159 per month billed monthly, or $139 with annual prepayment
- They diverge on capability: Hevy covers Workout tracking, Pike13 covers Online scheduling.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Hevy and Pike13 actually diverge.
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Fitness).
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 Hevy
- Workout tracking
- Social feed
- Progress photos
- Personal records
- Exercise library
- Apple Health
- Google Fit
- Apple Watch
Only in Pike13
- Online scheduling
- Automated billing
- Client portal
- Staff management
- Reporting dashboard
- Stripe
- QuickBooks
- Mailchimp
Both cover
- Ios support
- Android support
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Hevy
- Workout trackingnot Pike13
- Nutrition managementnot Pike13
- Health monitoringnot Pike13
- Fitness coachingnot Pike13
- Wellness improvementnot Pike13
Pike13
- Fitness studio managementnot Hevy
- Appointment scheduling for servicesnot Hevy
- Class-based business operationsnot Hevy
- Multi-location business oversightnot Hevy
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Hevy
- Free tier severely limited to 4 routines and 7 custom exercises, requiring Pro subscription for most users
- Strava integration is one-way only, preventing synchronization of Strava activities back into Hevy
- Social features are basic compared to dedicated social fitness communities, limited to workout feeds and comments
- No built-in nutrition or diet tracking, complementary to but separate from full fitness platforms
- Limited coaching and AI programming features compared to alternatives like Fitbod or Boostcamp
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
Pricing, plan by plan
Hevy
Free- FreeFree
- Unlimited workout logging
- Full exercise library (200+ videos)
- Progress charts and personal records
- Pro$2.99/month
- All Free features
- Unlimited routines
- Unlimited custom exercises
Pike13
$159/month- Essential$159/month
- Unlimited staff seats and client profiles
- Class, course, and appointment scheduling
- Membership check-in management
- Advanced$225/month
- All Essential features
- Website integration with widgets
- Multi-location reporting and oversight
- Premium$286/month
- All Advanced features
- Custom integrations and API access
- Member progress tracking and skill assessments
Which should you pick?
Choose Hevy if
- You need workout tracking.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on iOS, Android, Web, Apple Watch, WearOS.
- You also want social feed.
Choose Pike13 if
- You need online scheduling.
- You work on Ios, Android, Web.
- You also want automated billing.
Questions people ask
- Is Hevy or Pike13 better?
- Neither clearly leads. Hevy starts at Free and Pike13 at $159/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Hevy or Pike13?
- Hevy has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Hevy and $159/month for Pike13.
- Does Hevy or Pike13 run on more platforms?
- Hevy runs on iOS, Android, Web, Apple Watch, WearOS. Pike13 runs on Ios, Android, Web.
- Can I use Hevy for free?
- Yes. Hevy has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Pike13 starts at $159/month.
- What is Hevy best used for?
- Hevy is most often used for workout tracking, nutrition management, health monitoring, fitness coaching. Of those, workout tracking and nutrition management are not what Pike13 is typically brought in for.
- What can Hevy do that Pike13 cannot?
- Hevy covers Workout tracking, Social feed, Progress photos, Personal records. Pike13 covers Online scheduling, Automated billing, Client portal, Staff management. Both handle Ios support, Android support, Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Hevy: Is Hevy completely free or does it have a paid tier?
Hevy has a free tier and a paid Pro tier. The free version includes unlimited workout logging and access to the full exercise library but is limited to 4 routines, 7 custom exercises, and 3 months of data history. Hevy Pro costs $2.99 per month, $23.99 per year, or $74.99 lifetime and removes these limits while adding advanced analytics and custom routine sharing.
SourcePike13: What is the cheapest Pike13 plan?
The Essential plan starts at $159/month with monthly billing or $139/month when billed annually, saving $240/year, and includes unlimited staff seats and client profiles.
SourceHevy: What features does Hevy include for workout logging and progress tracking?
Hevy provides automatic rest timers, RPE tracking, one-rep max calculations, exercise performance charts, body measurement tracking, progress photos, and an exercise library with over 200 exercise videos. The app supports warmup calculators, drop sets, failure tracking, and note-taking on workouts.
SourcePike13: Does Pike13 offer a free trial?
Yes, Pike13 offers a 7-day complimentary trial to test the platform before committing to a subscription.
SourceHevy: Does Hevy work on Apple Watch and other devices?
Yes, Hevy is available on iOS and Android phones and tablets. It also supports Apple Watch and WearOS for basic workout logging and tracking. Additionally, Hevy has a web/desktop version for managing routines and viewing progress data.
SourcePike13: What limits apply to Pike13 plans?
All three plans include unlimited staff seats and client profiles per merchant account; franchise networks with multiple separately-owned locations incur per-location charges.
SourceHevy: What integrations does Hevy support?
Hevy integrates with Apple Health to sync your workouts and fitness data. It also supports Strava integration, though the sync is one-way only: Hevy can send workouts to Strava, but Strava workouts will not be reflected back in Hevy.
SourceHevy: Can I share workouts and interact with other users in Hevy?
Yes, Hevy has social features including the ability to follow other athletes, view their workouts, like and comment on workouts, and save routines created by other users. The app maintains a social feed and leaderboard features, though these are more limited compared to dedicated social fitness platforms.
SourceHevy: Does Hevy have an offline mode for gym workouts?
While Hevy is primarily a cloud-based app, the search results do not provide explicit documentation about offline logging capabilities. The app requires syncing to log workouts and access progress data.
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