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TrueCoach alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded TrueCoach alternative is Everfit (2.8 GPA). It's also the best free one.
TrueCoach compared with 9 alternatives: Everfit, ABC Trainerize, Virtuagym, FitBudd, Exercise.com and 4 more.
TrueCoach is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $26.34 per month, up to 5 clients, billed annually. 3 of the 9 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 4 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| TrueCoachThis tool | Free trial · from $26.34/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Everfit | Free plan · from $16/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| ABC Trainerize | Free plan · from $9/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Virtuagym | Paid | No | Web |
| FitBudd | Free trial · from $15/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Exercise.com | Paid | No | Web |
| Hevy Coach | Free trial · from $25/mo | Trial only | Web |
| My PT Hub | Free plan · from $22.50/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| PTminder | Free trial · from $59/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Trainero | Free trial · from $30/mo | Trial only | Web |
Price against what you get
TrueCoach starts at $26.34 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 7 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Everfit and FitBudd.
PTminder scores higher without starting lower. ABC Trainerize, Hevy Coach and My PT Hub start lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from TrueCoach
Everfit
Online coaching platform for trainers, gyms and nutrition coaches
- Everfit starts at $16 per month for up to 5 clients, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
- Everfit has a free plan, which TrueCoach lacks.
- Everfit also covers forms, community and appointment booking.
- Everfit does not cover time tracking and dashboards, which TrueCoach does.
Suits: Independent coaches starting online with up to 5 clients for free
ABC Trainerize
Online and in-person coaching app for personal trainers and gyms
- ABC Trainerize starts at $9 per month for up to 2 clients, billed annually ($10 billed monthly).
- ABC Trainerize has a free plan, which TrueCoach lacks.
- ABC Trainerize also covers community, appointment booking and class booking.
- ABC Trainerize does not cover templates, workflow automation, time tracking and dashboards, which TrueCoach does.
Suits: Independent trainers coaching clients online or in person
Virtuagym
Gym and studio management with coaching and member apps
- Virtuagym lists no iOS and Android apps, which TrueCoach has.
- Virtuagym also covers reports, appointment booking and class booking.
- Virtuagym does not cover templates, workflow automation, time tracking, habit tracking and dashboards, which TrueCoach does.
Suits: Gyms and studio chains that also coach clients
FitBudd
Branded fitness app and coaching software for trainers and gyms
- FitBudd starts at $15 per month for 2 clients, plus $4 per extra client.
- FitBudd also covers video calls, community, appointment booking and class booking.
- FitBudd does not cover templates, time tracking and dashboards, which TrueCoach does.
Suits: Coaches who want an app carrying their own name
Exercise.com
Gym, studio and trainer software with booking, workouts and apps
- Exercise.com lists no iOS and Android apps, which TrueCoach has.
- Exercise.com also covers reports, email campaigns, online courses, appointment booking, class booking and sMS marketing.
- Exercise.com does not cover templates, workflow automation, time tracking, habit tracking and dashboards, which TrueCoach does.
Suits: Personal trainers and fitness influencers selling workout plans
Hevy Coach
Workout programming platform where clients train in the Hevy app
- Hevy Coach starts at $25 per month for 1 to 10 clients.
- Hevy Coach lists no iOS and Android apps, which TrueCoach has.
- Hevy Coach also covers reports.
- Hevy Coach does not cover workflow automation and time tracking, which TrueCoach does.
Suits: Strength coaches whose clients already log workouts in Hevy
My PT Hub
Client coaching and business software for personal trainers
- My PT Hub starts at $22.50 per month for 3 clients, annual plan paid monthly ($25 flexible monthly).
- My PT Hub has a free plan, which TrueCoach lacks.
- My PT Hub also covers community and appointment booking.
- My PT Hub does not cover time tracking and dashboards, which TrueCoach does.
Suits: New trainers who want to coach a first client for free
PTminder
Booking, payments and client management for personal trainers
- PTminder starts at $59 per month for up to 50 clients.
- PTminder also covers invoicing, reports, appointment booking and class booking.
- PTminder does not cover workflow automation, time tracking, habit tracking and dashboards, which TrueCoach does.
Suits: Personal trainers who want booking and payments in one tool
Trainero
Coaching platform for trainers, online coaches and gyms
- Trainero starts at $30 per month, billed monthly.
- Trainero lists no iOS and Android apps, which TrueCoach has.
- Trainero also covers online courses and online store.
- Trainero does not cover time tracking and dashboards, which TrueCoach does.
Suits: Coaches who run large online groups and want to schedule content
Limits worth knowing in TrueCoach
- Plans are capped at 5, 20 and 50 active clients; above 50 the page says to email for special pricing.
- Wearables, public profiles and the custom-branded app need Standard or Pro.
- The page is inconsistent on Zapier: the Standard card lists it, while the feature text says it is exclusive to Pro.
- It is built for one-to-one coaching, not for booking group classes or running a gym front desk.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to TrueCoach?
The alternatives to TrueCoach in this directory are Everfit, ABC Trainerize, Virtuagym, FitBudd, Exercise.com, Hevy Coach, My PT Hub, PTminder and Trainero. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with TrueCoach.
Is there a free alternative to TrueCoach?
Yes. Everfit, ABC Trainerize and My PT Hub have a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.