Arketa vs Fitvia

Arketa9.1Visit Fitvia8.3Visit

Higher score Arketa #3 in Personal Trainer Scheduling Software 9.1/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Arketa

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Fitvia #8 in Personal Trainer Scheduling Software 8.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 5 features Visit Fitvia

• Arketa fits best

  Studios needing broad operations and mobile booking

• Fitvia fits best

  Trainers wanting a free coaching workspace

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Side by side

Feature	Arketa 9.1/10 Visit ↗	Fitvia 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.3
Ranking	#3 in Personal Trainer Scheduling Software	#8 in Personal Trainer Scheduling Software
Best for	Studios needing broad operations and mobile booking	Trainers wanting a free coaching workspace
Pricing model	Paid	Free
Starting price	$49/mo	Free
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS
Integrations	6 integrations	2 integrations
Features Arketa 0/5 · Fitvia 3/5
Client self-booking	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Recurring sessions	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Automated reminders	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Payment processing	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Client mobile app	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Client limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Covers classes, appointments, events, waitlists, and instructor assignments Combines memberships, packages, payments, check-in, and client records Supports branded mobile apps, websites, messaging, and staff operations	Free plan with scheduling, client records, workouts, payments, and messaging Client self-booking, rescheduling, and payment checkout in one workspace Web and iOS access plus public trainer and business profiles
Cons	No free plan; Individual starts at $49 per month billed annually Individual includes one team member login Several higher-tier capabilities use custom pricing	Recurring sessions are not included Automated reminders are not included Transaction fees apply to client payments through Fitvia checkout
Our verdict	Arketa is business management software for fitness and wellness studios, covering scheduling, client management, memberships, payments, marketing, and staff operations. It suits solo instructors, single-location studios, and multi-location… Read the review →	Fitvia is a free fitness business platform for personal trainers, gyms, studios, and their clients. Its workspace brings together availability windows, daily and weekly schedule views, client-linked sessions, appointment status,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Arketa — where it wins

  • Covers classes, appointments, events, waitlists, and instructor assignments
  • Combines memberships, packages, payments, check-in, and client records
  • Supports branded mobile apps, websites, messaging, and staff operations

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; Individual starts at $49 per month billed annually
  • Individual includes one team member login
  • Several higher-tier capabilities use custom pricing

• Fitvia — where it wins

  • Free plan with scheduling, client records, workouts, payments, and messaging
  • Client self-booking, rescheduling, and payment checkout in one workspace
  • Web and iOS access plus public trainer and business profiles

  Where it doesn't

  • Recurring sessions are not included
  • Automated reminders are not included
  • Transaction fees apply to client payments through Fitvia checkout

• Arketa9.1/10 · Paid

  A broad studio platform for scheduling, memberships, payments, staff operations, and mobile booking.

  Visit ArketaFull verdict →
• Fitvia8.3/10 · Free plan

  A free trainer workspace combining scheduling, coaching, payments, and client communication.

  Visit FitviaFull verdict →