Fitness · head to head
Stronger by Science vs WellnessLiving
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Stronger by Science limited interactive features compared to competitors with video form coaching; 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: Stronger by Science covers Evidence-based programs, WellnessLiving covers Appointment scheduling.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Stronger by Science and WellnessLiving actually diverge.
| Attribute | Stronger by Science | WellnessLiving |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $10/one-time | $89/month |
| Pricing model | one-time | subscription |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Ios, Android, Api |
| Founded | 2015 | 2012 |
Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 Stronger by Science
- Evidence-based programs
- Auto-regulated training
- Progress tracking
- RPE-based progression
- Customizable templates
- Google Sheets
- Excel
- Web 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.
Stronger by Science
- 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 Stronger by Science
- Membership billing, point of sale and credit card processingnot Stronger by Science
- Client-facing branded booking app and automated remindersnot Stronger by Science
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Stronger by Science
- Limited interactive features compared to competitors with video form coaching
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
Stronger by Science
$10/one-time- Program Bundle$10/one-time
- Multiple programs
- Spreadsheet templates
- Auto-regulation
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 Stronger by Science if
- You need evidence-based programs.
- You also want auto-regulated training.
Choose WellnessLiving if
- You need appointment scheduling.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
- You also want class booking.
Questions people ask
- Is Stronger by Science or WellnessLiving better?
- Neither clearly leads. Stronger by Science starts at $10/one-time and WellnessLiving at $89/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Stronger by Science or WellnessLiving?
- Stronger by Science starts at $10/one-time and WellnessLiving at $89/month.
- Does Stronger by Science or WellnessLiving run on more platforms?
- Stronger by Science runs on Web. WellnessLiving runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
- What is Stronger by Science best used for?
- Stronger by Science 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 Stronger by Science do that WellnessLiving cannot?
- Stronger by Science covers Evidence-based programs, Auto-regulated training, Progress tracking, RPE-based progression. WellnessLiving covers Appointment scheduling, Class booking, Membership management, Point of sale.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Stronger by Science: Does Stronger by Science offer free training content?
Yes. Stronger by Science publishes extensive free articles on strength training, programming, nutrition, and evidence-based training techniques.
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