FitBudd vs Hevy Coach (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, FitBudd grades higher than Hevy Coach: 2.6 against 2.2 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
FitBudd grades higher on features and platforms. They get the same grade on value for money, the free plan and ease of use.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
FitBudd
Branded fitness app and coaching software for trainers and gyms
Hevy Coach
Workout programming platform where clients train in the Hevy app
Which one is for you
Pick FitBudd if
- Fits if you want clients to open an app carrying your own branding
- Works for gyms and trainers who take payments straight from clients
Look elsewhere if
- Tight if you have more than a few clients, as Starter holds 2 and Pro 20, with $4 and $2 per extra client
- Watch out: a white-labelled app needs a D-U-N-S number, a $75 non-refundable setup fee and developer accounts ($99 Apple, $25 Google)
- Pricey if you add extras, as Appointments, Team and Explore are $50 a month each and Smart Flow $20
- Watch out: Elite is sold through sales with a $100 one-time setup fee
- Not for you if you want a free start, as no free plan is listed
Pick Hevy Coach if
- Fits if your clients already log workouts in Hevy
- Works for coaches who only need programs and progress tracking
Look elsewhere if
- Not for you if you need booking or class scheduling, as none is listed
- Watch out: billing is monthly and renews each month, handled through Paddle
- Tight if your list is growing, as $25 covers 10 clients and the next tier is $50
- Skip it if you want a library beyond 400+ exercises
- Watch out: the platforms for the coach and client apps are not named on the pages read
How we grade them
| 2.6GPAFitBuddGood | 2.2GPAHevy CoachFair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | BStarter is $15 a month for 2 clients, in the category's cheapest quarter, but Pro is $79 for 20 clients and Super Pro $149. | B$25 a month for 1 to 10 clients, at the category's cheaper-quarter line. It reaches $250 for 101 to 200 clients. |
| Free plan and trial | CA 30-day trial with no card needed. There is no free plan. | CA 30-day free trial on all plans with no card needed. There is no free plan. |
| Features | BWorkouts, nutrition, branded app, payments, chat and video calls, automation and studio tools. Appointments, Team and Smart Flow are paid add-ons. | CProgram builder, progress tracking, 400+ exercises, chat and coaching teams. The pages list no booking, payments or scheduling, and the library is smaller than some rivals. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating on record, and the app setup has many steps. | CNo store rating on record, and programs need building while clients must use the Hevy app. |
| Platforms and integrations | BWeb plus iOS and Android, with Zapier, Mailchimp and Mindbody. | COnly a web dashboard is listed, with no integrations named on the pages read. |
| Best for | trainers who want their own branded app | coaches whose clients already use Hevy |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: FitBudd and Hevy Coach. How we grade
Price against what you get
FitBudd starts at $15 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. Hevy Coach starts at $25 a month and scores 2.0.
FitBudd scores higher and starts $10 a month lower. Of the other salon, spa and studio booking apps on the chart, none scores higher than FitBudd for less, and 10 score higher than Hevy Coach for less.
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
Where they differ
- FitBudd also covers workflow automation, video calls, community, appointment booking and class booking.
- Hevy Coach also covers templates, reports and dashboards.
At a glance
| FitBudd | Hevy Coach | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free trial | Free trial |
| Starts at | $15 per month for 2 clients, plus $4 per extra client | $25 per month for 1 to 10 clients |
| Free plan | None | None |
| Free trial | 30-day free trial, no credit card required | 30-day free trial on all plans, no credit card required |
| Web | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | FitBudd | Hevy |
| Price read from | fitbudd.com | hevycoach.com |
| Checked | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
Worth knowing
FitBudd
- Client caps apply: 2 on Starter and 20 on Pro, with $4 and $2 per extra client a month.
- A white-labelled app needs a D-U-N-S number, a $75 non-refundable setup fee and developer accounts ($99 Apple, $25 Google).
- Add-ons cost extra: Appointments $50 a month, Team $50, Explore $50 and Smart Flow $20.
- Elite plans are priced through sales and carry a $100 one-time setup fee.
Hevy Coach
- It focuses on programming and tracking; the pages read do not list booking or class scheduling.
- The platforms for the coach app and client app are not named on the pages read, so only the web dashboard is listed.
- Billing is monthly and renews automatically each month, with payments handled by Paddle.
- The built-in library is 400+ exercises, smaller than some rivals.
Key features
FitBudd
- Workouts and nutrition
- A workout builder with an exercise library, a nutrition library, meal and macro tracking, check-ins and progress photos.
- Branded client app
- Pro themes the app and Super Pro launches a white-labelled app under your name in the App Store and Google Play.
- Direct client payments
- Super Pro adds Apple Pay and Google Pay, and direct app sign-ups let clients join and pay in the app.
- Chat and video calls
- Group chat, broadcast messages and 1:1 video calling start on Pro.
- Smart Flow automation
- Triggers for client actions, message drips and auto-assigned workouts and meals; basic on Pro, full on Elite.
- Studio tools
- Elite adds group classes, QR check-in, multi-location access, coach logins and challenges.
Hevy Coach
- Workout and plan builder
- Build workouts with training details and notes, then create plans and assign them to many clients at once.
- Progress tracking
- Monitor each client's exercise performance, adherence and body measurements from a dashboard.
- Client app
- Clients are coached through the Hevy app, and Hevy Pro is free for every client you coach.
- Exercise library
- A built-in library of 400+ exercises with videos, plus unlimited custom exercises.
- Client chat
- Chats are stored in one place with instant notifications.
- Coaching teams
- Build a team of coaches that shares one library, and invite new clients with a customizable contact form.
Plans
FitBudd
Starter$15
per month for 2 clients, billed monthly ($159 a year)
FitBudd client app, exercise and nutrition libraries, workout builder, check-ins and chat. $4 a month per client above 2.
Pro$79
per month for 20 clients, billed monthly ($799 a year)
Adds app theming, a branded website, wearables, video calling and group chat. $2 a month per client above 20.
Super Pro$149
per month, billed monthly ($1,499 a year)
Pro plus a white-labelled app on iOS and Android, Apple Pay and Google Pay, Zapier and Mailchimp. $75 setup fee.
EliteCustom
Studio and Creator versions for gyms and influencers, with an account manager, group classes and analytics.
Hevy Coach
1-10 clients$25
per month for 1 to 10 clients, billed monthly
Unlimited programs, built-in exercise library, custom exercises and workout tracking; clients get Hevy Pro free.
11-25 clients$50
per month for 11 to 25 clients, billed monthly
Same features as every tier; the price follows the client count.
26-50 clients$90
per month for 26 to 50 clients, billed monthly
Same features as every tier; the price follows the client count.
51-100 clients$160
per month for 51 to 100 clients, billed monthly
Same features as every tier; the price follows the client count.
101-200 clients$250
per month for 101 to 200 clients, billed monthly
Same features as every tier. Larger tiers run to $700 a month for 501 to 1,000 clients.
Ways to pay less
FitBudd
- Annual discount
Yearly billing saves about 2 months
The pricing page marks yearly billing as 2 months free: Pro is $799 a year against $948, and Super Pro $1,499 against $1,788.
Hevy Coach
No public discounts listed.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, FitBudd or Hevy Coach?
As of Nov 13, 2026, FitBudd is cheaper to start with: $15 a month, against $25 a month for Hevy Coach. FitBudd starts at $15 per month for 2 clients, plus $4 per extra client, and Hevy Coach starts at $25 per month for 1 to 10 clients.
Which has a free plan, FitBudd or Hevy Coach?
As of Nov 13, 2026, neither FitBudd nor Hevy Coach has a free plan. Both have a free trial.
Which platforms do FitBudd and Hevy Coach run on?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only FitBudd lists iOS and Android apps. Both list a web app. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.