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Pike13 vs Sweat

Pike13 logo

Pike13

Fitness

Client management for service businesses

From
$159/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Sweat logo

Sweat

Fitness

Fitness app for women

From
$19.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Pike13 the entry Essential plan is $159 per month billed monthly, or $139 with annual prepayment; Sweat pricing details are not published on the website; only promotional discount mentioned
  • They diverge on capability: Pike13 covers Online scheduling, Sweat covers Trainer-led programs.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Pike13 and Sweat actually diverge.

Attributes where Pike13 and Sweat differ
AttributePike13Sweat
Starting price$159/month$19.99/month
Founded20112015

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
  • Client portal
  • Staff management
  • Reporting dashboard
  • Stripe
  • QuickBooks
  • Mailchimp

Only in Sweat

  • Trainer-led programs
  • BBG, PWR, BUILD
  • Meal planning
  • Progress tracking
  • Community challenges
  • Apple Health
  • Apple Watch
  • Spotify

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 Sweat
  • Appointment scheduling for servicesnot Sweat
  • Class-based business operationsnot Sweat
  • Multi-location business oversightnot Sweat

Sweat

  • 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

Sweat

  • Pricing details are not published on the website; only promotional discount mentioned

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

Sweat

$19.99/month
  • Monthly$19.99/month
    • All programs
    • Meal plans
    • Progress photos
  • Annual$119.94/year
    • All programs
    • Meal plans
    • Progress photos

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 Sweat if

  • You need trainer-led programs.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want bbg, pwr, build.
Sweat review

Questions people ask

Is Pike13 or Sweat better?
Neither clearly leads. Pike13 starts at $159/month and Sweat at $19.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Pike13 or Sweat?
Pike13 starts at $159/month and Sweat at $19.99/month.
Does Pike13 or Sweat 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 Sweat is typically brought in for.
What can Pike13 do that Sweat cannot?
Pike13 covers Online scheduling, Automated billing, Client portal, Staff management. Sweat covers Trainer-led programs, BBG, PWR, BUILD, Meal planning, Progress tracking. 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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Sweat: How much does Sweat cost?

Sweat does not publish specific pricing on its website. The site promotes a temporary offer of 25% off, but the base pricing and plan structure are not disclosed on the homepage.

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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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Sweat: Does Sweat offer a free trial?

The website mentions a free trial option in the FAQ section, but specific terms and trial duration are not detailed. Further information requires visiting the sign-up page or subscription management section.

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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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