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Pike13 vs TrueCoach

Pike13 logo

Pike13

Fitness

Client management for service businesses

From
$159/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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TrueCoach

Fitness

Personal training software for coaches

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only TrueCoach 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; TrueCoach starter tier limited to 5 active clients (requires upgrade for more)
  • They diverge on capability: Pike13 covers Online scheduling, TrueCoach covers Workout programming.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Pike13 and TrueCoach actually diverge.

Attributes where Pike13 and TrueCoach differ
AttributePike13TrueCoach
Starting price$159/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsIos, Android, WebWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20112015

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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
  • QuickBooks
  • Mailchimp
  • Zapier

Only in TrueCoach

  • Workout programming
  • Client tracking
  • In-app messaging
  • Payment processing
  • Progress photos
  • MyFitnessPal
  • Apple Health

Both cover

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

TrueCoach

  • Personal training programme creation and deliverynot Pike13
  • Client progress tracking and metrics monitoringnot Pike13
  • Nutrition and habit tracking for fitness coachingnot Pike13
  • Automated billing and payment processingnot Pike13
  • Coach-to-client direct messagingnot Pike13
  • Wearable device integration for automated trackingnot 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

TrueCoach

  • Starter tier limited to 5 active clients (requires upgrade for more)
  • Standard tier limited to 20 active clients
  • Pro tier limited to 50 active clients (custom pricing required for 250+ clients)
  • Custom-branded fitness app only available in Standard and Pro tiers, not Starter
  • Wearables data integration (Apple, Garmin, WHOOP) only in Standard and Pro tiers
  • Public coach profiles feature only available in Standard and Pro tiers
  • Advanced nutrition and habit tracking only in Standard and Pro tiers

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

TrueCoach

Free
  • Starter$26.34/month
    • Program & Workout Builder
    • Client Management Tracker
    • MyFitnessPal integration
  • Standard (Most Popular)$57.99/month
    • Everything in Starter
    • Up to 20 active clients
    • Public Coach Profiles
  • Pro$136.99/month
    • Everything in Standard
    • Up to 50 active clients
    • All integrations and features

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 TrueCoach if

  • You need workout programming.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want client tracking.
TrueCoach review

Questions people ask

Is Pike13 or TrueCoach better?
Neither clearly leads. Pike13 starts at $159/month and TrueCoach at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Pike13 or TrueCoach?
TrueCoach has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $159/month for Pike13 and Free for TrueCoach.
Does Pike13 or TrueCoach run on more platforms?
Pike13 runs on Ios, Android, Web. TrueCoach runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use TrueCoach for free?
Yes. TrueCoach 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 TrueCoach is typically brought in for.
What can Pike13 do that TrueCoach cannot?
Pike13 covers Online scheduling, Automated billing, Client portal, Staff management. TrueCoach covers Workout programming, Client tracking, In-app messaging, Payment processing. Both handle Stripe, 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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TrueCoach: Does TrueCoach offer a free trial?

Yes. TrueCoach offers a 14-day free trial with no credit card required. Trial users can fully test the platform before committing.

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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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TrueCoach: Do TrueCoach clients need to pay separately?

No. According to the pricing page, 'TrueCoach is 100% free for your clients.' Only the coach pays the subscription; clients access all features at no cost.

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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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TrueCoach: Are there hidden fees beyond the stated monthly price?

No. TrueCoach explicitly states 'Nope, what you see is what you get', there are no hidden fees. The monthly cost is all-inclusive.

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TrueCoach: What discounts are available for annual billing?

TrueCoach offers 1 month free on Starter, and 2 months free on Standard and Pro plans when billed annually instead of monthly.

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