| NO SUBSCRIPTION FEEPRO COACHOne-time payment · no subscription fee | Trainerize$50 / month for 10 clients | |
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| Pricing and add-ons | ||
| Base cost for 10 clientsTrainerize requires the Pro 15 tier for a roster of 10 active coaching clients | One-time payment | $50 / month (Pro 15) |
| Subscription fee | No subscription fee | Ongoing subscription |
| Client limitsWhether the base software cost changes as your active coaching roster grows | Unlimited clients | Tiered by active coaching clients |
| Advanced nutrition coachingMeal planning tools beyond basic meal and macro tracking | Included | +$20 / month on Pro 15 |
| Stripe integrated paymentsTrainerize can also include this inside its $25/month Business add-on | Use payment links in portals or invoices | +$10 / month add-on |
| Business add-onTrainerize Business adds prospect tools, referrals, booking, payments and video coaching | Business tools included | +$25 / month |
| Video coachingNative live and on-demand video coaching inside the platform | Use Zoom or Google Meet | +$10 / month, or included with Business |
| Custom branded mobile appTrainerize Pro branding still uses the main Trainerize iOS app; Studio adds standalone iOS and Android listings | Branded portals, no app store listing | $169 one-time on Pro |
| Coaching and client experience | ||
| Workout program builder | ||
| Reusable workout and plan library | ||
| Dedicated AMRAP builderTrainerize supports AMRAP through a workaround rather than a dedicated AMRAP workout type | Workaround required | |
| Customizable client portalsCreate and adapt each client's portal, layout, resources and connected databases | Uses Trainerize client app/dashboard | |
| Custom-built trackersBuild your own trackers and databases for metrics or workflows unique to your coaching | No general custom tracker builder | |
| Habit tracking | ||
| Check-ins and assessments | Yes, with forms and progress tracking | |
| Progress photos and measurements | ||
| Custom client resources and pagesAdd your own resources, guides, pages and supporting material to the client area | Custom dashboard links require Studio / Enterprise | |
| Wearable integrations | Manual logging | Apple Health, Garmin, Fitbit + more |
| Native in-app messaging | Notion comments | |
| Push notifications | Not included | |
| Running your business | ||
| Lead managerStore and manage coaching prospects before they become clients | Included | Business add-on (+$25 / month) |
| Invoices and payment tracking | Invoices, payment status and payment links | Stripe payment tools via paid add-on |
| Business financesTrack income, expenses and other business finance records | No dedicated expense-tracking workspace | |
| Business planning and OKRs | No dedicated planning workspace | |
| System customizationHow much you can change the underlying workspace, databases and workflows | Fully customizable | Platform-defined structure |
"I chose PRO COACH because I wanted full control of my coaching business. I can completely brand the system around my business and make it my own. With Trainerize, I was paying monthly, and if I wanted more of my own branding, that meant paying even more-while at the end of the day, I was still building my business on someone else's platform. I also constantly dealt with app errors, bugs, and things simply not working the way they should with Trainerize. With PRO COACH, I've built everything into one system-my recipes, client contacts, training programs, nutrition, social media, Shopify stores, business management, content, and more. And because it's customizable, I can continue building it around the way I run my business instead of changing my business to fit an app. For me, it's hands down the better option. More control, more customization, no monthly subscription, and a system that actually feels like my own business. Very happy with my purchase."
William Oakes
United States
If you're used to Trainerize, the biggest change is that PRO COACH runs inside Notion rather than a dedicated app. Here's how the main parts of your coaching work, and where they differ from what you're used to.
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Based on Trainerize Pro 15 for 10 active clients.
Estimates use the pricing entered in this component. Trainerize add-ons are optional. Business includes Stripe Integrated Payments and Video Coaching, so they are not double-counted.
Is PRO COACH a good alternative to Trainerize?
Yes. PRO COACH is a strong Trainerize alternative for coaches who want more control and ownership over the system they use to run their business. Many PRO COACH users have switched from Trainerize because they wanted a more customizable setup, fewer platform limitations, and no ongoing subscription fees.
What’s the main difference between PRO COACH and Trainerize?
Trainerize is a dedicated coaching platform with a fixed app-based system. PRO COACH runs in Notion, so you can customize your client portals, trackers, workflows and business systems to suit how you coach.
Does PRO COACH charge a monthly fee?
No. PRO COACH is a one-time purchase with no subscription fee, and you can use it with unlimited clients.
Can my clients use PRO COACH on mobile?
Yes. Clients can access their shared portals through the Notion mobile app or in their browser.
Can I switch from Trainerize to PRO COACH?
Yes, and you can run both side by side while you move across, so your clients are never left without their programs. Set up PRO COACH, add your clients, and rebuild your programs in the workout library (once they're in, you can reuse them for every client). Progress tracking starts fresh from each client's next check-in. Once a client's portal is set up, share it with them, and cancel Trainerize when everyone has moved across.
