Head-to-head · Personal Trainer Software
FitSW vs FitConnect Pro
FitSW leads on 0 checks, FitConnect Pro on 5, and 1 is 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 scoreFitConnect Pro · 8.2/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresFitConnect Pro · 4 of 5
FitConnect Pro scores higher on our rubric for personal trainer software: 8.2 against 5.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #8 and #5.
FitConnect Pro leads on client limit: 15 clients versus 2 clients. FitConnect Pro offers program builder; FitSW doesn't publish it. FitConnect Pro offers progress tracking; FitSW doesn't publish it. FitConnect Pro offers client messaging; FitSW doesn't publish it. FitConnect Pro offers payment tools; FitSW doesn't publish it.
FitSW is the better fit for budget-conscious trainers needing broad fundamentals. FitConnect Pro is the better fit for european trainers wanting low-cost core tools.
- FitSW fits best
Budget-conscious trainers needing broad fundamentals
- FitConnect Pro fits best
European trainers wanting low-cost core tools
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Side by side
| Feature | FitSW 5.8/10 Visit ↗ | FitConnect Pro 8.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 5.8 | 8.2 |
| Ranking | #5 in Personal Trainer Software | #8 in Personal Trainer Software |
| Best for | Budget-conscious trainers needing broad fundamentals | European trainers wanting low-cost core tools |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $16.66/mo | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, macOS, iOS |
| Support | Email, Phone, Docs | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features FitSW 0/5 · FitConnect Pro 4/5 | ||
| Program builder | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Progress tracking | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Client messaging | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Payment tools | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Branded client app | Not published | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Client limit | 2 clients | 15 clients (best) |
| Mobile app platforms | Not published | Ios |
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| Our verdict | FitSW is a coaching and fitness-business platform for personal trainers, fitness coaches, studios, and gyms. It brings workout and nutrition planning, client profiles, scheduling, progress tracking, forms, messaging, payments,… Read the review → |
FitConnect Pro is SaaS software for personal trainers, strength coaches, and dietitians. It brings together a client CRM, periodized workout programming, nutrition plans, progress tracking, scheduling, direct chat, marketplace profiles,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
FitSW — where it wins
- Covers programming, nutrition, scheduling, tracking, forms, and payments
- Supports web, iOS, Android, live classes, and 1-on-1 virtual sessions
- Offers a free plan plus a $16.66 monthly trainer tier
Where it doesn't
- The free plan is limited to two clients
- Integration coverage is a constraint
- Enterprise pricing requires contacting sales
FitConnect Pro — where it wins
- Free plan plus €14.99 monthly entry tier
- Programming, nutrition, progress, scheduling, chat, and payments
- CSV imports from Trainerize, My PT Hub, and TrueCoach
Where it doesn't
- Free plan is limited to 1 client
- iPhone app is in public TestFlight beta
- Android is not published yet
- FitSW5.8/10 · Free plan · paid from $16.66/mo · 30-day trial
A broad, budget-friendly toolkit for trainer programming, clients, and business tasks.
Visit FitSWFull verdict → - FitConnect Pro8.2/10 · Free plan · paid from €14.99/mo
A low-cost coaching suite with programming, nutrition, payments, and client migration.
Visit FitConnect ProFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026