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Pike13 vs Strong

Pike13 logo

Pike13

Fitness

Client management for service businesses

From
$159/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Strong logo

Strong

Fitness

Simple workout logging

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Strong 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; Strong limited social and community features compared to newer competitors
  • They diverge on capability: Pike13 covers Online scheduling, Strong covers Simple logging.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Pike13 and Strong actually diverge.

Attributes where Pike13 and Strong differ
AttributePike13Strong
Starting price$159/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsIos, Android, WebiOS, Android

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Fitness), founded (2011).

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 Strong

  • Simple logging
  • Rest timer
  • Personal records
  • Progress charts
  • Routine templates
  • Apple Health
  • Apple Watch
  • Apple-watch support

Both cover

  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Pike13

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

Strong

  • 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

Strong

  • Limited social and community features compared to newer competitors
  • No web-based dashboard or export options in free tier
  • Analytics require paid Pro subscription
  • No integration with fitness wearables or health apps in free plan

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

Strong

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Strong review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Pike13 if

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

Choose Strong if

  • You need simple logging.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android.
  • You also want rest timer.
Strong review

Questions people ask

Is Pike13 or Strong better?
Neither clearly leads. Pike13 starts at $159/month and Strong at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Pike13 or Strong?
Strong has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $159/month for Pike13 and Free for Strong.
Does Pike13 or Strong run on more platforms?
Pike13 runs on Ios, Android, Web. Strong runs on iOS, Android.
Can I use Strong for free?
Yes. Strong has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Pike13 starts at $159/month.
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 Strong is typically brought in for.
What can Pike13 do that Strong cannot?
Pike13 covers Online scheduling, Automated billing, Client portal, Staff management. Strong covers Simple logging, Rest timer, Personal records, Progress charts. 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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Strong: Does Strong have a free version?

Yes. Strong offers a free version with basic workout tracking and limited routine storage.

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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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Strong: What does Strong Pro include?

Strong Pro costs $4.99/month or $29.99/year and adds unlimited routines, full analytics, custom themes, and advanced tracking features.

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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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Strong: What platforms does Strong support?

Strong is available on iOS and Android with full feature parity across both platforms.

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