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Pike13 vs SugarWOD

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Pike13

Fitness

Client management for service businesses

From
$159/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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SugarWOD

Fitness

Workout tracking for functional fitness

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only SugarWOD 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; SugarWOD the pricing page shows no dollar figures for any athlete tier; the rates are not published in the page content
  • They diverge on capability: Pike13 covers Online scheduling, SugarWOD covers Workout logging.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Pike13 and SugarWOD actually diverge.

Attributes where Pike13 and SugarWOD differ
AttributePike13SugarWOD
Starting price$159/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
Founded20112014

Identical on both: 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
  • Client portal
  • Staff management
  • Reporting dashboard
  • Stripe
  • QuickBooks
  • Mailchimp

Only in SugarWOD

  • Workout logging
  • PR tracking
  • Gym leaderboards
  • Social features
  • Movement library
  • Wodify
  • Zen Planner
  • PushPress

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

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

SugarWOD

  • Programming and delivering daily workouts to a CrossFit style gymnot Pike13
  • Athletes logging workout results and personal records on mobilenot Pike13
  • Coaches tracking attendance and benchmark progress across a gym communitynot 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

SugarWOD

  • The pricing page shows no dollar figures for any athlete tier; the rates are not published in the page content
  • Billing is by registered athlete count and the system automatically moves your subscription tier up or down each month based on the count on that date
  • Gyms above 250 athletes have no published tier and must contact the team for each incremental 100 athletes
  • The free trial is 2 weeks

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

SugarWOD

Free
  • Athlete (Free)Free
    • Track workouts
    • View PRs
    • Leaderboards
  • Gym$79/month
    • Programming
    • Unlimited athletes
    • Analytics

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 SugarWOD if

  • You need workout logging.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want pr tracking.
SugarWOD review

Questions people ask

Is Pike13 or SugarWOD better?
Neither clearly leads. Pike13 starts at $159/month and SugarWOD at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Pike13 or SugarWOD?
SugarWOD has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $159/month for Pike13 and Free for SugarWOD.
Does Pike13 or SugarWOD run on more platforms?
Both run on Ios, Android, Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use SugarWOD for free?
Yes. SugarWOD 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 SugarWOD is typically brought in for.
What can Pike13 do that SugarWOD cannot?
Pike13 covers Online scheduling, Automated billing, Client portal, Staff management. SugarWOD covers Workout logging, PR tracking, Gym leaderboards, Social features. Both handle Ios support, Android support, Web 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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SugarWOD: How is SugarWOD pricing calculated?

SugarWOD uses dynamic pricing based on the number of registered athletes in your gym, not gym membership count. Pricing adjusts monthly based on current registrations.

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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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SugarWOD: What is the high-volume athlete threshold?

For gyms with more than 250 registered athletes, pricing increases by tier for each additional 100 athletes. Organizations in this range should contact the sales team directly.

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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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SugarWOD: Is there a free trial?

Yes, SugarWOD offers a 2-week all-access trial for gyms to test the platform. Independent athletes can also download the app for free to track workouts.

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SugarWOD: Are there long-term contracts required?

No, SugarWOD requires no long-term contracts and allows cancellation anytime with no restrictions.

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