Head-to-head · Gym App Builder Software
ABC Trainerize vs NOWFit
ABC Trainerize leads on 2 checks, NOWFit on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreABC Trainerize · 9.4/10
- Lowest starting priceABC Trainerize · $9/mo
- Free planonly ABC Trainerize
- Free trialonly ABC Trainerize
- Most featuresNOWFit · 4 of 4
ABC Trainerize scores higher on our rubric for gym app builder software: 9.4 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.
ABC Trainerize offers free plan; NOWFit doesn't. ABC Trainerize is cheaper to start at $9/mo against $149/mo.
ABC Trainerize is the better fit for trainers needing a broad, low-cost app platform. NOWFit is the better fit for premium coaching businesses needing AI and CRM.
- ABC Trainerize fits best
Trainers needing a broad, low-cost app platform
- NOWFit fits best
Premium coaching businesses needing AI and CRM
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Side by side
| Feature | ABC Trainerize 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | NOWFit 8.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 8.4 |
| Ranking | #1 in Gym App Builder Software | #7 in Gym App Builder Software |
| Best for | Trainers needing a broad, low-cost app platform | Premium coaching businesses needing AI and CRM |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $9/mo (best) | $149/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | 30 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Docs, Email, Live chat, Phone, Community | |
| Integrations | 14 integrations | 1 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features ABC Trainerize 0/4 · NOWFit 4/4 | ||
| Booking tools | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| In-app payments | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Workout content | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Member messaging | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Branding level | Not checked yet | Custom |
| App platforms | Not checked yet | Ios_android |
| Member limit | Not checked yet | 25 members |
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| Our verdict | ABC Trainerize is coaching software for personal trainers, fitness professionals, and training businesses. It supports online, in-person, hybrid, and group programs through web, iOS, and Android experiences, with API access also available.… Read the review → |
NOWFit is a cloud-based coaching platform for online fitness coaches, trainers, and wellness professionals. It brings workout programming, nutrition planning, progress and habit tracking, direct messaging, scheduling, payments, CRM,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
ABC Trainerize — where it wins
- Free plan plus a $9 monthly Grow tier
- Workout, nutrition, messaging, scheduling, and payment tools
- Integrations across wearables, health apps, calendars, and APIs
Where it doesn't
- Basic includes only 1 coaching client seat
- Scheduling and payments may require add-ons or higher tiers
- Advanced branding and API access are reserved for Studio Plus
NOWFit — where it wins
- Combines workouts, nutrition, tracking, chat, CRM, booking, and payments
- AI supports meal planning, programming insights, summaries, and communication
- Custom-branded apps publish to iOS and Android under your business name
Where it doesn't
- Starts at $149 per month with no free plan
- Only Stripe is listed as an integration
- DIY member limit is 25
- ABC Trainerize9.4/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial
A low-cost coaching platform spanning workouts, nutrition, scheduling, payments, and branded apps.
Visit ABC TrainerizeFull verdict → - NOWFit8.4/10 · Paid
A premium coaching platform combining programming, AI, CRM, payments, and custom apps.
Visit NOWFitFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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