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Mariana Tek vs Pike13

Mariana Tek logo

Mariana Tek

Fitness

Boutique fitness software

From
$200/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Pike13 logo

Pike13

Fitness

Client management for service businesses

From
$159/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Mariana Tek none of the three packages (Core, Core plus Growth, Full Growth Bundle) shows a price; each tier displays only a Book a demo button; Pike13 the entry Essential plan is $159 per month billed monthly, or $139 with annual prepayment
  • They diverge on capability: Mariana Tek covers Custom branded apps, Pike13 covers Online scheduling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Mariana Tek and Pike13 actually diverge.

Attributes where Mariana Tek and Pike13 differ
AttributeMariana TekPike13
Starting price$200/month$159/month
Founded20162011

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), platforms (Ios, Android, Web), 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 Mariana Tek

  • Custom branded apps
  • Spot booking
  • Waitlist management
  • Analytics dashboard
  • Franchise management
  • ClassPass
  • Apple Pay
  • Google Pay

Only in Pike13

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

Both cover

  • Stripe
  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Mariana Tek

  • Class booking and membership management for boutique fitness studiosnot Pike13
  • Spot booking and check in for cycling and strength studiosnot Pike13
  • Multi location studio operations and reportingnot Pike13

Pike13

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

Where each one falls short

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

Mariana Tek

  • None of the three packages (Core, Core plus Growth, Full Growth Bundle) shows a price; each tier displays only a Book a demo button
  • The Core package is scoped to single locations just getting started
  • Add on features are bought by upgrading the membership, so the entry package price is not the final cost
  • Card payments run through Stripe at its standard flat rate for all purchases regardless of card type

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

Mariana Tek

$200/month
  • Studio$200/month
    • Booking
    • Payments
    • Branded app
  • Enterprise$500/month
    • Multi-location
    • Franchise tools
    • API

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 Mariana Tek if

  • You need custom branded apps.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want spot booking.
Mariana Tek 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 Mariana Tek or Pike13 better?
Neither clearly leads. Mariana Tek starts at $200/month and Pike13 at $159/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Mariana Tek or Pike13?
Mariana Tek starts at $200/month and Pike13 at $159/month.
Does Mariana Tek or Pike13 run on more platforms?
Both run on Ios, Android, Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
What is Mariana Tek best used for?
Mariana Tek is most often used for class booking and membership management for boutique fitness studios, spot booking and check in for cycling and strength studios, multi location studio operations and reporting. Of those, class booking and membership management for boutique fitness studios and spot booking and check in for cycling and strength studios are not what Pike13 is typically brought in for.
What can Mariana Tek do that Pike13 cannot?
Mariana Tek covers Custom branded apps, Spot booking, Waitlist management, Analytics dashboard. Pike13 covers Online scheduling, Automated billing, Client portal, Staff management. Both handle Stripe, Ios support, Android support, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Mariana Tek: What are the main pricing tiers for Mariana Tek?

Mariana Tek offers three main pricing tiers: Core for single locations getting started, Core + Growth (most popular) for established studios, and Full Growth Bundle for large growth-oriented studios. Specific prices are not published and require booking a demo or contacting the sales team.

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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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Mariana Tek: What features are included in each Mariana Tek pricing tier?

Core tier includes custom-branded apps, business app, kiosk check-in, waivers and forms. Core + Growth adds marketing automation, SMS capabilities, landing pages. Full Growth Bundle adds gamification, feedback suite, and custom marketing plan. All tiers include multi-location support and unlimited classes.

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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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Mariana Tek: What support is included with Mariana Tek subscriptions?

All tiers include white-glove support with reported 95 percent customer satisfaction score. Support features and response times may vary by tier, but specific support level details require contacting the sales team for custom pricing discussions.

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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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