Fitness · head to head
Pike13 vs WW (WeightWatchers)
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Pike13 the entry Essential plan is $159 per month billed monthly, or $139 with annual prepayment; WW (WeightWatchers) med+ programme requires board-certified clinician appointments, limiting availability to synchronous meetings
- They diverge on capability: Pike13 covers Online scheduling, WW (WeightWatchers) covers PersonalPoints system.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Pike13 and WW (WeightWatchers) actually diverge.
| Attribute | Pike13 | WW (WeightWatchers) |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $159/month | $12/month |
| Platforms | Ios, Android, Web | Web, iOS, Android |
| Founded | 2011 | 1963 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 WW (WeightWatchers)
- PersonalPoints system
- Food tracking
- Fitness programs
- Mindset tools
- Community and workshops
- Apple Health
- Fitbit
- Garmin
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 WW (WeightWatchers)
- Appointment scheduling for servicesnot WW (WeightWatchers)
- Class-based business operationsnot WW (WeightWatchers)
- Multi-location business oversightnot WW (WeightWatchers)
WW (WeightWatchers)
- Users seeking structured nutrition tracking with zero-point foodsnot Pike13
- Members wanting GLP-1 medication support with clinical oversightnot Pike13
- Groups preferring virtual community support and workshopsnot 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
WW (WeightWatchers)
- Med+ programme requires board-certified clinician appointments, limiting availability to synchronous meetings
- Virtual coaching and workshops restricted to group format on Core/Core+ plans; 1-to-1 coaching via in-app chat only
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
WW (WeightWatchers)
$12/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the WW (WeightWatchers) review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Pike13 if
- You need online scheduling.
- You work on Ios, Android, Web.
- You also want automated billing.
Choose WW (WeightWatchers) if
- You need personalpoints system.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want food tracking.
Questions people ask
- Is Pike13 or WW (WeightWatchers) better?
- Neither clearly leads. Pike13 starts at $159/month and WW (WeightWatchers) at $12/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Pike13 or WW (WeightWatchers)?
- Pike13 starts at $159/month and WW (WeightWatchers) at $12/month.
- Does Pike13 or WW (WeightWatchers) run on more platforms?
- Pike13 runs on Ios, Android, Web. WW (WeightWatchers) runs on Web, iOS, Android.
- 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 WW (WeightWatchers) is typically brought in for.
- What can Pike13 do that WW (WeightWatchers) cannot?
- Pike13 covers Online scheduling, Automated billing, Client portal, Staff management. WW (WeightWatchers) covers PersonalPoints system, Food tracking, Fitness programs, Mindset tools. 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.
SourceWW (WeightWatchers): What is the starting price?
Weight Watchers starts at $12 per month, with current promotions offering 50% savings on 12-month plans.
SourcePike13: Does Pike13 offer a free trial?
Yes, Pike13 offers a 7-day complimentary trial to test the platform before committing to a subscription.
SourceWW (WeightWatchers): What data does Weight Watchers collect about my health?
Weight Watchers may collect data related to your health, use that data to provide assessment and service information, and disclose that data to service providers. See the full Privacy Policy for complete details.
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.
SourceWW (WeightWatchers): Are there different pricing tiers available?
Yes, Weight Watchers offers Core, Core+, and Med+ plans with different pricing. Compare plans and pricing page for specific details.
SourceRelated pages
More on WW (WeightWatchers)
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