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Pike13 vs WW (WeightWatchers)

Pike13 logo

Pike13

Software

Client management for service businesses

From
$129/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
WW (WeightWatchers) logo

WW (WeightWatchers)

Software

Wellness that works

From
$12/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; 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.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Pike13 and WW (WeightWatchers) actually diverge.

Attributes where Pike13 and WW (WeightWatchers) differ
AttributePike13WW (WeightWatchers)
Starting price$129/month$12/month
PlatformsIos, Android, WebWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20111963

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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

  • Class, course and appointment scheduling for fitness studiosnot WW (WeightWatchers)
  • Membership billing, passes and automated collectionsnot WW (WeightWatchers)
  • Multi-location reporting for growing studio and franchise businessesnot 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

$129/month
  • Studio$129/month
    • Scheduling
    • Billing
    • Client portal
  • Enterprise$249/month
    • Multi-location
    • Advanced reports
    • API access

WW (WeightWatchers)

$12/month

No 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.
Pike13 review

Choose WW (WeightWatchers) if

  • You need personalpoints system.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want food tracking.
WW (WeightWatchers) review

Questions people ask

Is Pike13 or WW (WeightWatchers) better?
Neither clearly leads. Pike13 starts at $129/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 $129/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 class, course and appointment scheduling for fitness studios, membership billing, passes and automated collections, multi-location reporting for growing studio and franchise businesses. Of those, class, course and appointment scheduling for fitness studios and membership billing, passes and automated collections 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.
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