Fitness · head to head
Pike13 vs PT Distinction
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Pike13 the entry Essential plan is $159 per month billed monthly, or $139 with annual prepayment; PT Distinction the $19.90 per month Basic plan includes only 3 clients, with each extra client costing $6.00 per month after the first month
- They diverge on capability: Pike13 covers Online scheduling, PT Distinction covers Advanced programming.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Pike13 and PT Distinction actually diverge.
| Attribute | Pike13 | PT Distinction |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $159/month | $19.9/month |
| Founded | 2011 | 2014 |
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 Pike13
- Online scheduling
- Automated billing
- Staff management
- Reporting dashboard
- QuickBooks
- Mailchimp
Only in PT Distinction
- Advanced programming
- Automation tools
- Custom branding
- Comprehensive tracking
- MyFitnessPal
- Apple Health
Both cover
- Client portal
- Stripe
- Zapier
- Ios support
- Android support
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Pike13
- Fitness studio managementnot PT Distinction
- Appointment scheduling for servicesnot PT Distinction
- Class-based business operationsnot PT Distinction
- Multi-location business oversightnot PT Distinction
PT Distinction
- Personal trainingnot Pike13
- Fitness coachingnot Pike13
- Wellness managementnot 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
PT Distinction
- The $19.90 per month Basic plan includes only 3 clients, with each extra client costing $6.00 per month after the first month
- The per-extra-client rate falls with the plan, from $6.00 on Basic to $2.40 on Pro and $1.60 on Master, so smaller coaches pay the most per client
- Custom branded iOS and Android apps require the Pro plan at $59.90 per month; Basic ships unbranded apps
- There is no free plan; the entry point is a one-month free trial
- Client counts included are 3, 25 and 50, so growing past a tier means either an upgrade or per-client overage
Pricing, plan by plan
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
PT Distinction
$19.9/month- Basic$19.9/month
- 3 clients included
- Extra clients at $6.00/month
- All features included
- Pro$59.9/month
- 25 clients included
- Extra clients at $2.40/month
- All features included
- Master$89.9/month
- 50 clients included
- Extra clients at $1.60/month
- All features included
Which should you pick?
Choose Pike13 if
- You need online scheduling.
- You work on Ios, Android, Web.
- You also want automated billing.
Choose PT Distinction if
- You need advanced programming.
- You work on Ios, Android, Web.
- You also want automation tools.
Questions people ask
- Is Pike13 or PT Distinction better?
- Neither clearly leads. Pike13 starts at $159/month and PT Distinction at $19.9/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Pike13 or PT Distinction?
- Pike13 starts at $159/month and PT Distinction at $19.9/month.
- Does Pike13 or PT Distinction run on more platforms?
- Both run on Ios, Android, Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- What is Pike13 best used for?
- Pike13 is most often used for fitness studio management, appointment scheduling for services, class-based business operations, multi-location business oversight. Of those, fitness studio management and appointment scheduling for services are not what PT Distinction is typically brought in for.
- What can Pike13 do that PT Distinction cannot?
- Pike13 covers Online scheduling, Automated billing, Staff management, Reporting dashboard. PT Distinction covers Advanced programming, Automation tools, Custom branding, Comprehensive tracking. Both handle Client portal, Stripe, Zapier, Ios 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.
SourcePT Distinction: How much does PT Distinction cost?
PT Distinction offers three tiers: Basic at $19.90/month (3 clients), Pro at $59.90/month (25 clients), and Master at $89.90/month (50 clients). Additional clients cost extra depending on tier.
SourcePike13: Does Pike13 offer a free trial?
Yes, Pike13 offers a 7-day complimentary trial to test the platform before committing to a subscription.
SourcePT Distinction: What is included in PT Distinction plans?
All features are included in every tier with no hidden fees or extra costs. Tiers differ only in the number of included clients.
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.
SourcePT Distinction: Does PT Distinction offer a free trial?
Yes, PT Distinction offers a one-month free trial that can be cancelled anytime without penalties or notice requirements.
SourceRelated pages
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