Software · head to head
PT Distinction vs TrueCoach
PT Distinction
Software
Professional personal training software
- From
- $19.99/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only TrueCoach 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; TrueCoach starter tier limited to 5 active clients (requires upgrade for more)
- They diverge on capability: PT Distinction covers Advanced programming, TrueCoach covers Workout programming.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which PT Distinction and TrueCoach actually diverge.
| Attribute | PT Distinction | TrueCoach |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $19.99/month | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | Unknown |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Ios, Android, Web | Web, iOS, Android |
| Founded | 2014 | 2015 |
Identical on both: 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 PT Distinction
- Advanced programming
- Client portal
- Automation tools
- Custom branding
- Comprehensive tracking
- Zapier
Only in TrueCoach
- Workout programming
- Client tracking
- In-app messaging
- Payment processing
- Progress photos
Both cover
- MyFitnessPal
- Apple Health
- Stripe
- Ios support
- Android support
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
PT Distinction
- Delivering online personal training and nutrition programs to clientsnot TrueCoach
- Branded coaching apps for a personal training businessnot TrueCoach
- Automated client workflows, habit tracking and check-insnot TrueCoach
TrueCoach
- Personal training programme creation and deliverynot PT Distinction
- Client progress tracking and metrics monitoringnot PT Distinction
- Nutrition and habit tracking for fitness coachingnot PT Distinction
- Automated billing and payment processingnot PT Distinction
- Coach-to-client direct messagingnot PT Distinction
- Wearable device integration for automated trackingnot 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
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
PT Distinction
$19.99/month- Standard$19.99/month
- Up to 5 clients
- Full features
- Branding
- Professional$49.99/month
- Unlimited clients
- Advanced automation
- Priority support
TrueCoach
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the TrueCoach review.
Which should you pick?
Choose PT Distinction if
- You need advanced programming.
- You work on Ios, Android, Web.
- You also want client portal.
Choose TrueCoach if
- You need workout programming.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want client tracking.
Questions people ask
- Is PT Distinction or TrueCoach better?
- Neither clearly leads. PT Distinction starts at $19.99/month and TrueCoach at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, PT Distinction or TrueCoach?
- TrueCoach has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $19.99/month for PT Distinction and Free for TrueCoach.
- Does PT Distinction or TrueCoach run on more platforms?
- PT Distinction 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. PT Distinction starts at $19.99/month.
- What is PT Distinction best used for?
- PT Distinction is most often used for delivering online personal training and nutrition programs to clients, branded coaching apps for a personal training business, automated client workflows, habit tracking and check-ins. Of those, delivering online personal training and nutrition programs to clients and branded coaching apps for a personal training business are not what TrueCoach is typically brought in for.
- What can PT Distinction do that TrueCoach cannot?
- PT Distinction covers Advanced programming, Client portal, Automation tools, Custom branding. TrueCoach covers Workout programming, Client tracking, In-app messaging, Payment processing. Both handle MyFitnessPal, Apple Health, Stripe, Ios support.