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Head-to-head · Fitness Class Scheduling Software

Arketa vs Pike13

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Arketa #3 in Fitness Class Scheduling Software 9.1/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Arketa
Pike13 #10 in Fitness Class Scheduling Software 8.6/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Pike13

Arketa leads on 1 check, Pike13 on 0, and 5 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 scoreArketa · 9.1/10
  • Lowest starting priceArketa · $49/mo
  • Free trialonly Pike13

Arketa scores higher on our rubric for fitness class scheduling software: 9.1 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #10.

Arketa is cheaper to start at $49/mo against $139/mo.

Arketa is the better fit for studios wanting strong features at a clear entry price. Pike13 is the better fit for growing studios prioritizing mature scheduling controls.

  • Arketa fits best

    Studios wanting strong features at a clear entry price

  • Pike13 fits best

    Growing studios prioritizing mature scheduling controls

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Side by side

Feature Arketa 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Pike13 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.6
Ranking #3 in Fitness Class Scheduling Software #10 in Fitness Class Scheduling Software
Best for Studios wanting strong features at a clear entry price Growing studios prioritizing mature scheduling controls
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $49/mo (best) $139/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial — 7 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Integrations 6 integrations 11 integrations
Features Arketa 4/4 · Pike13 4/4
Instructor scheduling ✓ ✓
Capacity management ✓ ✓
Class waitlists ✓ ✓
Recurring classes ✓ ✓
Specs
Locations included 1 Not checked yet
Booking channels Web_and_mobile Web_and_mobile
Our review
Pros
  • Scheduling, waitlists, memberships, payments, and attendance in one platform
  • Individual starts at $49 per month with annual billing
  • Web, iOS, Android, and integrations including Stripe, Zoom, and Zapier
  • Recurring classes, instructor assignments, capacity limits, and waitlists
  • Automated billing, attendance tracking, and family account management
  • API access, mobile booking, and multi-location tools on higher tiers
Cons
  • The Individual plan includes only 1 team member login
  • Studio Core, Growth, and Suite use custom pricing
  • Branded mobile apps are available only with Studio Suite
  • No free plan; the seven-day trial is the only free access period
  • Essential starts at $139 per month with annual billing
  • Multi-location oversight and API access require higher-tier plans
Our verdict

Arketa is business management software for fitness and wellness studios that need scheduling, client management, memberships, payments, attendance, and growth tools in one system. It supports group classes, private appointments, events,…

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Pike13 is scheduling, enrollment, billing, client-management, and skill-tracking software for fitness studios, gyms, sports programs, swim schools, martial arts academies, and other activity-based businesses. Its scheduling scope covers…

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  1. ArketaFitness Class Scheduling Software 9.1Paid
  2. Pike13Fitness Class Scheduling Software 8.67-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Arketa — where it wins

    • Scheduling, waitlists, memberships, payments, and attendance in one platform
    • Individual starts at $49 per month with annual billing
    • Web, iOS, Android, and integrations including Stripe, Zoom, and Zapier

    Where it doesn't

    • The Individual plan includes only 1 team member login
    • Studio Core, Growth, and Suite use custom pricing
    • Branded mobile apps are available only with Studio Suite

  • Pike13 — where it wins

    • Recurring classes, instructor assignments, capacity limits, and waitlists
    • Automated billing, attendance tracking, and family account management
    • API access, mobile booking, and multi-location tools on higher tiers

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; the seven-day trial is the only free access period
    • Essential starts at $139 per month with annual billing
    • Multi-location oversight and API access require higher-tier plans
  • Arketa9.1/10 · Paid

    A broad studio platform with a clear $49 annual-billing entry plan and custom-priced upgrades.

    Visit ArketaFull verdict →
  • Pike138.6/10 · 7-day trial

    A broad scheduling and billing platform for growing studios with advanced operational needs.

    Visit Pike13Full verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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