Best personal trainer software in 2026: 8 tools compared
· Reviewed by the Fiytt Editorial Team
The best personal trainer software depends on what you must have: payments inside the platform, a branded app, nutrition coaching, or a low cost to start. This guide compares eight tools on those points using each vendor's own pages, checked October 2026. We make Fiytt, which is one of the eight, so we hold it to the same standard and say where it is weaker.
Key takeaways
- There is no single best tool for every coach. Payments, a branded app and client limits separate the options more than program builders do.
- Everfit, Trainerize and Fiytt list a free plan; Kahunas, My PT Hub, PT Distinction, CoachRx and TrueCoach list a 14 to 30 day trial or paid-only entry.
- Fiytt is weaker than most of the others on payments, a branded app and automation; it is stronger if you want clients to log food and training in a full app of their own.
- Prices below come from official pricing pages in October 2026 and change often, so confirm before you buy.
How did we choose and compare these tools?
We picked tools that coaches regularly evaluate for 1-1 online coaching, then compared them on the same criteria. The list is ordered alphabetically. It is not a popularity ranking and it does not reflect any payment from a vendor.
| Criterion | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Cost to start | A free plan or a long trial lets you test with real clients. |
| Client limits | Small plans cap how many clients you can coach. |
| Payments | Billing inside the platform saves admin, but is not on every plan. |
| Nutrition | Some tools track food and macros, others only link out. |
| Branded app | Your own name in the app store usually costs extra. |
| Client app | Clients need iOS and Android apps they will actually open. |
Which 8 personal trainer software tools are worth comparing?
1CoachRx
A coaching platform for designing and delivering exercise, nutrition and lifestyle programs, with a program calendar, an AI assistant, 60+ program templates, Stripe billing and team tools. Its pricing page lists three tiers by client count, from $29 per month for up to 5 clients, plus a 14-day trial. Its page does not detail the client app platforms, so check that first.
2Everfit
A broad platform with a free Starter plan for up to 5 clients and a Pro plan from $19 per month that adds booking, a food journal with macros, forms, custom branding and community forums. Payments and meal plans are paid add-ons. A good pick if you want to start free with a bit more headroom than most.
3Fiytt
Web-based coaching software that is free for up to 3 active clients, where clients use the full Fiytt app on iPhone, Android and Apple Watch to log training and food. Coaches get a public profile, intake forms, client analytics, check-ins, messaging and AI-drafted workout and meal plans. It does not process payments, has no custom-branded app and has no automations, so it is weaker than most tools here for running the business side.
4Kahunas
A coaching platform with workout and nutrition plans, check-in forms and Stripe or PayPal payments, with plans from $35 per month for up to 25 clients and a 14-day trial. A branded iOS and Android app is listed on the Ultimate plan. A strong fit if payments and a branded app matter to you.
5My PT Hub
A platform with payments on every plan, 1-to-1 booking, a nutrition plan builder and optional custom branded app, with Starter at 25 euros per month for 3 clients and a 30-day trial. Group classes and live streams need Premium. Good for coaches who also run bookings.
6PT Distinction
Lists payments, nutrition coaching with an AI meal planner, group training and an AI program builder on all plans, from $19.90 per month with 3 clients included. Custom branded apps are on Pro and Master. Each plan starts with a 1-month trial.
7Trainerize
Part of ABC Fitness, with a free Basic plan for 1 client seat and paid tiers from $9 per month. It has iOS and Android apps, meal and macro tracking from the Grow plan, and a custom branded app for a one-time $169 fee. Stripe payments are a paid add-on. Built to scale from solo coaches up to studios.
8TrueCoach
A workout-focused platform with Stripe-powered automated payments on all plans and MyFitnessPal for nutrition tracking, from $26.34 per month for up to 5 clients, with a 14-day trial. A branded app and wearable integrations start on the Standard plan.
How do they compare side by side?
| Tool | Free plan or trial | Payments in platform | Nutrition | Branded app |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoachRx | 14-day trial | Stripe billing | Nutrition prescriptions, depth not detailed | Not verified |
| Everfit | Free plan, 5 clients | Paid add-on | Food journal and macros on Pro | Custom branding on Pro and Studio |
| Fiytt | Free plan, 3 clients | Not offered | Meal plans with AI drafts, clients log food | Not offered |
| Kahunas | 14-day trial | Stripe and PayPal | Included on all plans | Ultimate plan |
| My PT Hub | 30-day trial | All plans | Nutrition plans, more on Premium | Paid add-on |
| PT Distinction | 1-month trial | All plans | AI meal planner on all plans | Pro and Master |
| Trainerize | Free plan, 1 client seat; 30-day trial | Paid add-on | Meal and macro tracking from Grow | One-time fee on Pro |
| TrueCoach | 14-day trial | Stripe on all plans | MyFitnessPal tracking | Standard and Pro |
What do they cost to start?
Lowest entry prices as listed on each vendor's official pricing page in October 2026. Billing is monthly unless stated, and plans differ by client limit, so this is not a like-for-like comparison.
| Tool | Entry price | Clients at that price | Currency and period |
|---|---|---|---|
| CoachRx | $29 | 1 to 5 | Currency not named, per month |
| Everfit | Free; Pro from $19 | 5 on each | USD, per month |
| Fiytt | Free; paid plans on the pricing page | 3 on free | See the pricing page |
| Kahunas | $35 | Up to 25 | Currency not named, per month |
| My PT Hub | 25 | 3 | EUR, per month |
| PT Distinction | $19.90 | 3 included | USD, per month |
| Trainerize | Free; Grow $9 | 1 seat on free, 2 on Grow | USD, per month |
| TrueCoach | $26.34 | Up to 5 | USD, per month |
Trainerize's own FAQ shows slightly different figures from its plan table, so confirm its current price on the page. Extra clients can cost more on several tools.
Who should pick which tool?
| If you need | Look at |
|---|---|
| To start free with a few clients | Everfit, Fiytt or Trainerize |
| Payments built into the platform | Kahunas, My PT Hub, PT Distinction or TrueCoach |
| A branded app in the app stores | Kahunas, PT Distinction or My PT Hub |
| Clients who log food and training in one full app | Fiytt |
| Booking and classes | My PT Hub or Trainerize |
| A path from solo coach to a multi-location studio | Trainerize |
| Programming depth and team tools | CoachRx |
How should you choose?
Start with the one thing you cannot work without, then test it with two or three real clients. If you pick a tool with a trial, put your current roster on it rather than a demo.
Compare the total monthly cost at your real client count, including add-ons such as payments or a branded app. If you are switching from another tool, see how to [move your clients](/for-coaches/move-your-clients). For Fiytt specifically, read the [personal trainer software overview](/for-coaches/personal-trainer-software) and the [pricing page](/pricing).
About this comparison
We make Fiytt, so we have a conflict of interest. To limit its effect we used the same criteria for every tool, listed Fiytt where it is weaker, ordered tools alphabetically and took competitor facts only from each vendor's official site or store listing. Last updated 24 October 2026; facts checked October 2026.
Sources: trainerize.com/pricing, truecoach.co/pricing, everfit.io/pricing, mypthub.net/pricing, ptdistinction.com/pricing, kahunas.io, coachrx.app and coachrx.app/pricing. If a fact is out of date, tell us and we will correct it.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best personal trainer software?
It depends on your needs. Everfit, Trainerize and Fiytt list free plans for starting out, while Kahunas, My PT Hub, PT Distinction and TrueCoach put payments in the platform. Pick the tool that covers your must-have, then test it with real clients.
What is the cheapest personal trainer software?
Everfit, Trainerize and Fiytt list free plans, with 5, 1 and 3 clients respectively. Among paid entry plans in October 2026, Trainerize Grow is listed at $9 per month and Everfit Pro at $19 per month. Client limits and add-ons change the real cost.
Do I need software with built-in payments?
Not always. Built-in payments save invoicing work, and tools such as Kahunas, My PT Hub, PT Distinction and TrueCoach include them. Fiytt does not process client payments, so you arrange payment outside the app, and some coaches prefer that.
Can clients track food in personal trainer software?
Yes in most tools, but depth varies. Kahunas and PT Distinction list nutrition on all plans, Everfit adds a food journal on Pro, TrueCoach uses MyFitnessPal, and Fiytt gives clients a full calorie and macro diary with barcode, voice and photo logging.
Is there personal trainer software with a free plan?
Yes. Everfit lists a free Starter plan for up to 5 clients, Trainerize a free Basic plan with 1 client seat, and Fiytt is free for up to 3 active clients. Free plans have limits, so check what is excluded.
How do I switch personal trainer software without losing clients?
Export what you can from your current tool, rebuild your core programs in the new one, then invite clients in a small batch. Fiytt supports inviting clients one by one or by CSV. Run both tools side by side for a week or two.
Do these tools offer a custom-branded app?
Several do, usually on higher plans or for an extra fee: Kahunas on Ultimate, PT Distinction on Pro and Master, My PT Hub as an add-on, TrueCoach on Standard and Pro, and Trainerize on Pro for a one-time fee. Fiytt does not.
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Last reviewed October 24, 2026.