Hevy Coach vs TrueCoach (2026): which should you pick?

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

Pick TrueCoach if

• Fits if you coach clients one-to-one and send them workouts to track
• Works for trainers who want wearable and nutrition data next to the plan

Look elsewhere if

• Tight if you have more than a few clients, as plans stop at 5, 20 and 50 active clients
• Watch out: wearables, public profiles and the custom-branded app need Standard or Pro
• Not for you if you book group classes or run a gym front desk, as it is built for one-to-one coaching
• Watch out: the pricing page lists Zapier on Standard but says it is Pro only elsewhere
• Pricey if you pay monthly, as Starter is $29.98 against $26.34 billed annually

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.

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.

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.

TrueCoach

Program and workout builder

Build workouts with drag and drop, save templates and copy them across clients, using a library of 3,000+ exercise videos or your own.

Client tracking

A dashboard follows progress, milestones, custom metrics and exercise history, and clients see their own graphs.

Nutrition and habits

MyFitnessPal syncs calorie and macro goals, and custom habits appear in the client's calendar.

Messaging

In-app chat supports photos, videos and GIFs, with push and email notifications for workouts and feedback.

Automated payments

TrueCoach Payments, run on Stripe, sets up recurring client subscriptions.

Wearables and custom app

Standard and Pro connect Apple Health, Garmin, OURA and others; Standard and up also offer a custom-branded app.

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.

TrueCoach

• Starter$26.34

  per month, up to 5 clients, billed annually ($29.98 monthly)

  Program builder, client tracking, MyFitnessPal nutrition and habit tracking, messaging and automated payments.

• Standard$57.99

  per month, up to 20 clients, billed annually ($69.98 monthly)

  Adds public coach profiles, wearables data, a custom-branded app and advanced habit and nutrition tracking.

• Pro$136.99

  per month, up to 50 clients, billed annually ($164.98 monthly)

  For established businesses with up to 50 clients; the page says Zapier automations are exclusive to Pro.

Hevy Coach

No public discounts listed.

TrueCoach

• Annual discount

  Annual billing saves up to about 2 months

  The pricing page shows lower monthly rates on annual plans, equal to one month free on Starter and two months free on Standard.

• Other savings

  90-day money-back guarantee on annual plans

  First-time subscribers on an annual plan can get a refund within 90 days; the page notes that restrictions apply.