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Strong vs Treatwell

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Strong

Sports & Recreation

Simple workout logging

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Treatwell logo

Treatwell

Beauty & Salon

Beauty and wellness booking platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Strong limited social and community features compared to newer competitors; Treatwell treatwell charges 35 percent commission on the first booking from a client introduced through its marketplace, and the rate is subject to location
  • They diverge on capability: Strong covers Simple logging, Treatwell covers Online booking platform.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Strong and Treatwell actually diverge.

Attributes where Strong and Treatwell differ
AttributeStrongTreatwell
Pricing modelUnknowntransaction
PlatformsiOS, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android
CategorySports & RecreationBeauty & Salon
Founded20112008

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Strong

  • Simple logging
  • Rest timer
  • Personal records
  • Progress charts
  • Routine templates
  • Apple Health
  • Apple Watch
  • Apple-watch support

Only in Treatwell

  • Online booking platform
  • Business profile
  • Customer reviews
  • Appointment management
  • Payment processing
  • Mobile app
  • Analytics
  • Google

Both cover

  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Strong

  • Workout trackingnot Treatwell
  • Nutrition managementnot Treatwell
  • Health monitoringnot Treatwell
  • Fitness coachingnot Treatwell
  • Wellness improvementnot Treatwell

Treatwell

  • Listing a salon on the Treatwell consumer booking marketplacenot Strong
  • Free salon calendar, POS and client records for freelancers and small teamsnot Strong
  • Taking online prepaid bookings with daily payoutsnot Strong

Where each one falls short

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

Strong

  • Limited social and community features compared to newer competitors
  • No web-based dashboard or export options in free tier
  • Analytics require paid Pro subscription
  • No integration with fitness wearables or health apps in free plan

Treatwell

  • Treatwell charges 35 percent commission on the first booking from a client introduced through its marketplace, and the rate is subject to location
  • Online prepayments carry an additional 2.5 percent processing fee plus VAT
  • All commissions and fees are subject to VAT on top of the quoted percentages
  • The commercial model depends on marketplace introductions: there is no commission on direct or social media bookings, so the software is free only where the salon brings its own clients

Pricing, plan by plan

Strong

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Strong review.

Treatwell

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Online booking
    • Business profile
    • 25% commission
  • Premium$49/month
    • Everything in Free
    • 15% commission
    • Advanced analytics

Which should you pick?

Choose Strong if

  • You need simple logging.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android.
  • You also want rest timer.
Strong review

Choose Treatwell if

  • You need online booking platform.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want business profile.
Treatwell review

Questions people ask

Is Strong or Treatwell better?
Neither clearly leads. Strong starts at Free and Treatwell at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Strong or Treatwell?
Strong starts at Free and Treatwell at Free.
Does Strong or Treatwell run on more platforms?
Strong runs on iOS, Android. Treatwell runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Strong for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Strong best used for?
Strong is most often used for workout tracking, nutrition management, health monitoring, fitness coaching. Of those, workout tracking and nutrition management are not what Treatwell is typically brought in for.
What can Strong do that Treatwell cannot?
Strong covers Simple logging, Rest timer, Personal records, Progress charts. Treatwell covers Online booking platform, Business profile, Customer reviews, Appointment management. Both handle Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Strong: Does Strong have a free version?

Yes. Strong offers a free version with basic workout tracking and limited routine storage.

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Strong: What does Strong Pro include?

Strong Pro costs $4.99/month or $29.99/year and adds unlimited routines, full analytics, custom themes, and advanced tracking features.

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Strong: What platforms does Strong support?

Strong is available on iOS and Android with full feature parity across both platforms.

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