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Strong vs WellnessLiving

Strong logo

Strong

Fitness

Simple workout logging

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
WellnessLiving logo

WellnessLiving

Fitness

All-in-one fitness & wellness software

From
$89/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Strong has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Strong limited social and community features compared to newer competitors; WellnessLiving the Starter plan at $69 per month allows only one staff member; unlimited staff requires the Business plan at $199 per month
  • They diverge on capability: Strong covers Simple logging, WellnessLiving covers Appointment scheduling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Strong and WellnessLiving actually diverge.

Attributes where Strong and WellnessLiving differ
AttributeStrongWellnessLiving
Starting priceFree$89/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsiOS, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android, Api
Founded20112012

Identical on both: 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 Strong

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

Only in WellnessLiving

  • Appointment scheduling
  • Class booking
  • Membership management
  • Point of sale
  • Marketing automation
  • Client mobile app
  • Staff management
  • Business analytics

What people use each for

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

Strong

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

WellnessLiving

  • Class and appointment booking for gyms, studios and wellness businessesnot Strong
  • Membership billing, point of sale and credit card processingnot Strong
  • Client-facing branded booking app and automated remindersnot 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

WellnessLiving

  • The Starter plan at $69 per month allows only one staff member; unlimited staff requires the Business plan at $199 per month
  • The advertised $39 and $69 per month figures for Business and BusinessPro are an 80% discount that lasts 2 months, after which the rate is $199 and $349
  • Marketing, rewards and loyalty, events scheduling and lead management are all excluded from the Starter plan
  • The white label client app requires BusinessPro at $349 per month
  • Multi-location reporting, cross-location visits, a parent or HQ account and a dedicated account manager are Enterprise only
  • Enterprise is call-us with no published price
  • The 10% annual saving requires paying annually
  • Every plan, including Starter, routes through Get a demo rather than self-serve signup

Pricing, plan by plan

Strong

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Strong review.

WellnessLiving

$89/month
  • Basic$89/month
    • Scheduling & booking
    • Client management
    • POS
  • Advanced$129/month
    • Everything in Basic
    • Automation
    • Reviews management
  • Professional$199/month
    • Everything in Advanced
    • White-label app
    • FitVID on Demand
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Everything in Professional
    • Multi-location
    • Custom development

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 WellnessLiving if

  • You need appointment scheduling.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want class booking.
WellnessLiving review

Questions people ask

Is Strong or WellnessLiving better?
Neither clearly leads. Strong starts at Free and WellnessLiving at $89/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Strong or WellnessLiving?
Strong has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Strong and $89/month for WellnessLiving.
Does Strong or WellnessLiving run on more platforms?
Strong runs on iOS, Android. WellnessLiving runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
Can I use Strong for free?
Yes. Strong has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. WellnessLiving starts at $89/month.
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 WellnessLiving is typically brought in for.
What can Strong do that WellnessLiving cannot?
Strong covers Simple logging, Rest timer, Personal records, Progress charts. WellnessLiving covers Appointment scheduling, Class booking, Membership management, Point of sale.

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.

Source
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.

Source
Strong: What platforms does Strong support?

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

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