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MacroFactor vs Pike13

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MacroFactor

Fitness

The smart macro tracker

From
$6.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Pike13

Fitness

Client management for service businesses

From
$159/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: MacroFactor the App Store listing states MacroFactor offers only a 7 day trial of the premium, ad-free macro tracker before a subscription is required, without stating the subscription price in the visible description.; Pike13 the entry Essential plan is $159 per month billed monthly, or $139 with annual prepayment
  • They diverge on capability: MacroFactor covers Adaptive algorithm, Pike13 covers Online scheduling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which MacroFactor and Pike13 actually diverge.

Attributes where MacroFactor and Pike13 differ
AttributeMacroFactorPike13
Starting price$6.99/month$159/month
PlatformsIos, AndroidIos, Android, Web
Founded20212011

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 MacroFactor

  • Adaptive algorithm
  • True expenditure calculation
  • Fast food logger
  • Detailed analytics
  • Knowledge base
  • Apple Health
  • Apple Watch
  • Garmin

Only in Pike13

  • Online scheduling
  • Automated billing
  • Client portal
  • Staff management
  • Reporting dashboard
  • Stripe
  • QuickBooks
  • Mailchimp

Both cover

  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

MacroFactor

  • Workout trackingnot Pike13
  • Nutrition managementnot Pike13
  • Health monitoringnot Pike13
  • Fitness coachingnot Pike13
  • Wellness improvementnot Pike13

Pike13

  • Fitness studio managementnot MacroFactor
  • Appointment scheduling for servicesnot MacroFactor
  • Class-based business operationsnot MacroFactor
  • Multi-location business oversightnot MacroFactor

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

MacroFactor

  • The App Store listing states MacroFactor offers only a 7 day trial of the premium, ad-free macro tracker before a subscription is required, without stating the subscription price in the visible description.

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

MacroFactor

$6.99/month
  • Monthly$11.99/month
    • Adaptive algorithm
    • Expenditure tracking
    • All features
  • Annual$71.99/year
    • Adaptive algorithm
    • Expenditure tracking
    • All features

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 MacroFactor if

  • You need adaptive algorithm.
  • You work on Ios, Android.
  • You also want true expenditure calculation.
MacroFactor review

Choose Pike13 if

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

Questions people ask

Is MacroFactor or Pike13 better?
Neither clearly leads. MacroFactor starts at $6.99/month and Pike13 at $159/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, MacroFactor or Pike13?
MacroFactor starts at $6.99/month and Pike13 at $159/month.
Does MacroFactor or Pike13 run on more platforms?
MacroFactor runs on Ios, Android. Pike13 runs on Ios, Android, Web.
What is MacroFactor best used for?
MacroFactor 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 MacroFactor do that Pike13 cannot?
MacroFactor covers Adaptive algorithm, True expenditure calculation, Fast food logger, Detailed analytics. Pike13 covers Online scheduling, Automated billing, Client portal, Staff management. Both handle Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Pike13: 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.

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Pike13: Does Pike13 offer a free trial?

Yes, Pike13 offers a 7-day complimentary trial to test the platform before committing to a subscription.

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Pike13: 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.

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