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PT Distinction vs SugarWOD

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PT Distinction

Fitness

Professional personal training software

From
$19.9/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: PT Distinction the $19.90 per month Basic plan includes only 3 clients, with each extra client costing $6.00 per month after the first month; 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: PT Distinction covers Advanced programming, SugarWOD covers Workout logging.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which PT Distinction and SugarWOD actually diverge.

Attributes where PT Distinction and SugarWOD differ
AttributePT DistinctionSugarWOD
Starting price$19.9/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes

Identical on both: platforms (Ios, Android, Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Fitness), founded (2014).

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 PT Distinction

  • Advanced programming
  • Client portal
  • Automation tools
  • Custom branding
  • Comprehensive tracking
  • MyFitnessPal
  • Apple Health
  • Stripe

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.

PT Distinction

  • Personal trainingnot SugarWOD
  • Fitness coachingnot SugarWOD
  • Wellness managementnot SugarWOD

SugarWOD

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

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

PT Distinction

  • The $19.90 per month Basic plan includes only 3 clients, with each extra client costing $6.00 per month after the first month
  • The per-extra-client rate falls with the plan, from $6.00 on Basic to $2.40 on Pro and $1.60 on Master, so smaller coaches pay the most per client
  • Custom branded iOS and Android apps require the Pro plan at $59.90 per month; Basic ships unbranded apps
  • There is no free plan; the entry point is a one-month free trial
  • Client counts included are 3, 25 and 50, so growing past a tier means either an upgrade or per-client overage

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

PT Distinction

$19.9/month
  • Basic$19.9/month
    • 3 clients included
    • Extra clients at $6.00/month
    • All features included
  • Pro$59.9/month
    • 25 clients included
    • Extra clients at $2.40/month
    • All features included
  • Master$89.9/month
    • 50 clients included
    • Extra clients at $1.60/month
    • All features included

SugarWOD

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

Which should you pick?

Choose PT Distinction if

  • You need advanced programming.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want client portal.
PT Distinction 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 PT Distinction or SugarWOD better?
Neither clearly leads. PT Distinction starts at $19.9/month and SugarWOD at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, PT Distinction or SugarWOD?
SugarWOD has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $19.9/month for PT Distinction and Free for SugarWOD.
Does PT Distinction 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. PT Distinction starts at $19.9/month.
What is PT Distinction best used for?
PT Distinction is most often used for personal training, fitness coaching, wellness management. Of those, personal training and fitness coaching are not what SugarWOD is typically brought in for.
What can PT Distinction do that SugarWOD cannot?
PT Distinction covers Advanced programming, Client portal, Automation tools, Custom branding. SugarWOD covers Workout logging, PR tracking, Gym leaderboards, Social features. Both handle Ios support, Android support, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

PT Distinction: How much does PT Distinction cost?

PT Distinction offers three tiers: Basic at $19.90/month (3 clients), Pro at $59.90/month (25 clients), and Master at $89.90/month (50 clients). Additional clients cost extra depending on tier.

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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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PT Distinction: What is included in PT Distinction plans?

All features are included in every tier with no hidden fees or extra costs. Tiers differ only in the number of included clients.

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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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PT Distinction: Does PT Distinction offer a free trial?

Yes, PT Distinction offers a one-month free trial that can be cancelled anytime without penalties or notice requirements.

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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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