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Pike13 vs Nike Training Club

Pike13 logo

Pike13

Fitness & Wellness

Client management for service businesses

From
$129/month
Rated
-
Nike Training Club logo

Nike Training Club

Fitness & Wellness

Free workouts from world-class Nike trainers

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Nike Training Club 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; Nike Training Club no premium features or advanced customization
  • They diverge on capability: Pike13 covers Online scheduling, Nike Training Club covers Video-guided workouts.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Pike13 and Nike Training Club actually diverge.

Attributes where Pike13 and Nike Training Club differ
AttributePike13Nike Training Club
Starting price$129/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
Founded20111964

Identical on both: platforms (Ios, Android, Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Fitness & Wellness).

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 Nike Training Club

  • Video-guided workouts
  • Personalized training plans
  • Progress tracking
  • Athlete-led programs
  • Equipment-free options
  • Apple Health
  • Nike Run Club
  • Apple Watch

Both cover

  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • Web 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 Nike Training Club
  • Membership billing, passes and automated collectionsnot Nike Training Club
  • Multi-location reporting for growing studio and franchise businessesnot Nike Training Club

Nike Training Club

  • 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

Nike Training Club

  • No premium features or advanced customization
  • Requires Nike account creation
  • Limited personalization based on fitness goals
  • No live classes (all pre-recorded)
  • Limited community or social features
  • No nutrition guidance or meal planning integration
  • Not optimized for gym equipment tracking

Pricing, plan by plan

Pike13

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

Nike Training Club

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 185+ trainer-led workouts
    • Strength training programs
    • HIIT workouts

Which should you pick?

Choose Pike13 if

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

Choose Nike Training Club if

  • You need video-guided workouts.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want personalized training plans.

Questions people ask

Is Pike13 or Nike Training Club better?
Neither clearly leads. Pike13 starts at $129/month and Nike Training Club at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Pike13 or Nike Training Club?
Nike Training Club has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $129/month for Pike13 and Free for Nike Training Club.
Does Pike13 or Nike Training Club run on more platforms?
Pike13 runs on Ios, Android, Web. Nike Training Club runs on iOS, Android, Web.
Can I use Nike Training Club for free?
Yes. Nike Training Club 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 Nike Training Club is typically brought in for.
What can Pike13 do that Nike Training Club cannot?
Pike13 covers Online scheduling, Automated billing, Client portal, Staff management. Nike Training Club covers Video-guided workouts, Personalized training plans, Progress tracking, Athlete-led programs. Both handle Ios support, Android support, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Nike Training Club: Is Nike Training Club free?

Yes, completely. Nike Training Club is free to download and use entirely. All 185+ workouts including strength, HIIT, yoga, and cardio are available at no cost. Previously charged $14.99/month (NTC Premium), but Nike made it free during COVID-19 and kept it free permanently.

Source
Nike Training Club: Does Nike Training Club require an account?

A Nike account is required to access the app and track progress, but creating an account is free.

Source
Nike Training Club: What workout types does Nike Training Club offer?

Nike Training Club provides 185+ trainer-led workouts across strength training, HIIT, yoga, and cardio for all fitness levels, from bodyweight-only sessions to equipment-based home workouts.

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