PocketSuite vs PTminder (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, PocketSuite and PTminder share a 2.4 GPA, neither has a free plan, and PocketSuite starts cheaper, at $49.99 a month against $59 a month.
Checked Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
They get the same grade on all five counts.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
PocketSuite
Booking, payments and client messaging for service pros
PTminder
Booking, payments and client management for personal trainers
Which one is for you
Pick PocketSuite if
- Fits if you sell services one to one and want contracts and payments in one app
- Works for dog trainers, coaches and beauty pros
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want a free plan, as only a 30-day trial exists
- Pricey if you need room or equipment scheduling, which needs Facility at $149.99
- Not for you if you run several locations, as that is Enterprise only
- Watch out: prices are published per industry page, so check yours
Pick PTminder if
- Fits if you are a trainer who wants booking, payments and programs in one place
- Works for studios with a team of trainers on the same client list
Look elsewhere if
- Pricey if your list is small, as the first tier is $59 a month for up to 50 clients
- Watch out: the plan moves up on its own as your active and lead client count grows
- Watch out: a branded mobile app is a $40 a month add-on, and SMS costs extra
- Not for you if you want a free start, as only a 14-day trial is listed
- Watch out: the site says PTminder is part of Xplor
How we grade them
| 2.4GPAPocketSuiteFair | 2.4GPAPTminderFair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | CPremium is $49.99 a month, right at the $49 middle for booking tools. | C$59 a month for up to 50 clients, between the category's $49 middle and $99 dearer quarter. It climbs to $209 for over 200. |
| Free plan and trial | CA free 30-day trial. The page does not say whether a card is needed. No free plan. | CA 14-day free trial with no card needed. There is no free plan. |
| Features | BBooking and leads, texting, payments, forms and contracts, with teams and facilities. The gaps named are plan gates. | BCalendar and booking, payments, workout and nutrition planners, assessments and reporting. The branded app and SMS are paid extras. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating on record. Services, forms and payments have to be set up. | CNo store rating on record, and calendars, payment links and planners take setting up. |
| Platforms and integrations | BWeb, iPhone and Android, with Zapier, QuickBooks, Zoom and Google Calendar. | BWeb plus iOS and Android, with Stripe, GoCardless, Debitsuccess and Ezidebit. |
| Best for | booking and payments for solo service pros | personal trainers with a client list |
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: PocketSuite and PTminder. How we grade
Price against what you get
PocketSuite starts at $49.99 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. PTminder starts at $59 a month and scores 2.7.
They score the same, and PocketSuite starts $9.01 a month lower. Of the other salon, spa and studio booking apps on the chart, 4 score higher than PocketSuite for less, and 4 score higher than PTminder 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
- PocketSuite also covers forms and business texting.
- PTminder also covers templates.
At a glance
| PocketSuite | PTminder | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free trial | Free trial |
| Starts at | $49.99 per month | $59 per month for up to 50 clients |
| Free plan | None | None |
| Free trial | 30-day free trial | 14-day free trial, no credit card required |
| Web | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | PocketSuite, Inc. | PTminder |
| Price read from | pocketsuite.io | ptminder.com |
| Checked | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
Worth knowing
PocketSuite
- Pricing is published per industry page (dog training, beauty, wellness and others); the figures matched on the service-professional page.
- Room and equipment scheduling needs the Facility plan at $149.99 a month.
- Multi-location features and royalty billing are Enterprise only, priced through sales.
PTminder
- Price depends on active and lead clients; the plan scales up automatically as the count grows.
- A branded mobile app is a paid add-on at $40 a month, and SMS sending is a separate cost.
- The page lists 20 trainers or staff on the 50-client plan, with more on request.
- The site says PTminder is part of Xplor.
Key features
PocketSuite
- Booking and leads
- An online booking site, lead form and live chat as embeds, plus Google leads and a Book Now button for a Google Business Profile.
- Texting and reminders
- A business number for two-way texting and calls, group and scheduled texts, and automated appointment and payment reminders.
- Payments
- Payments, invoices and card readers, packages, subscriptions and recurring billing, installment plans and buy now pay later.
- Forms and contracts
- Digital forms and contracts sent to clients, with profile records for each client and their relatives.
- Teams and facilities
- Team plans add staff calendars, time off and payroll; Facility adds room and equipment calendars and check-in workflows.
PTminder
- Calendar and online booking
- Clients book sessions and classes against your availability, with automated text and email reminders.
- Payments
- Take card or bank payments for bookings, packages, memberships and products through integrated processors.
- Workout planner
- Build plans from 1200+ exercise videos and record progress in person or remotely.
- Nutrition planner
- Create nutrition plans for clients from a database of food items.
- Client assessments
- Record assessments, share the results and track each client's progress.
- Reporting
- General and financial reports cover attendance and income.
Plans
PocketSuite
Premium$49.99
per month
For solo providers: booking, a business number for texting, forms, payments, packages and subscriptions.
Team$99.99
per month
Everything in Premium, plus unlimited team members, staff calendars, payroll and permissions.
Facility$149.99
per month
Everything in Team, plus facility, room and equipment scheduling, check-in flows and utilization reports.
EnterpriseCustom
For franchises and multi-location brands: roll-up reporting, lead routing and royalty billing.
PTminder
50 Client Plan$59
per month for up to 50 clients
All features included. Annual billing is offered at a stated 10% saving.
100 Client Plan$89
per month for 51 to 100 clients
Same features as every plan; the price follows the number of active and lead clients.
150 Client Plan$119
per month for 101 to 150 clients
Same features, for a larger client list.
200 Client Plan$149
per month for 151 to 200 clients
Same features, for a larger client list.
Unlimited Plan$209
per month for 200+ clients
Same features with no upper client count.
Ways to pay less
PocketSuite
No public discounts listed.
PTminder
- Annual discount
Save 10% with annual billing
The pricing page lists an annual billing option with a 10% saving over monthly billing.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, PocketSuite or PTminder?
As of Nov 13, 2026, PocketSuite is cheaper to start with: $49.99 a month, against $59 a month for PTminder. PocketSuite starts at $49.99 per month, and PTminder starts at $59 per month for up to 50 clients.
Which has a free plan, PocketSuite or PTminder?
As of Nov 13, 2026, neither PocketSuite nor PTminder has a free plan. Both have a free trial.
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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.