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Head-to-head · Coaching Software

FitSW vs Vibly

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 8 checks side by side
Higher score FitSW #6 in Coaching Software 8.6/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 6 of 6 features Visit FitSW
Vibly #7 in Coaching Software 8.5/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Vibly

FitSW leads on 2 checks, Vibly on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 8 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreFitSW · 8.6/10
  • Lowest starting priceFitSW · $16.66/mo
  • Free planonly FitSW
  • Free trialboth

FitSW scores higher on our rubric for coaching software: 8.6 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.

FitSW offers free plan; Vibly doesn't. FitSW is cheaper to start at $16.66/mo against $20/mo.

FitSW is the better fit for budget-conscious trainers needing broad fitness workflows. Vibly is the better fit for professional practices needing compliance-focused delivery.

  • FitSW fits best

    Budget-conscious trainers needing broad fitness workflows

  • Vibly fits best

    Professional practices needing compliance-focused delivery

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Side by side

Feature FitSW 8.6/10 Visit ↗ Vibly 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.6 8.5
Ranking #6 in Coaching Software #7 in Coaching Software
Best for Budget-conscious trainers needing broad fitness workflows Professional practices needing compliance-focused delivery
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $16.66/mo (best) $20/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial 30 days 14 days
Free trial length 30 days 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Phone, Docs Email
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features FitSW 6/6 · Vibly 6/6
Session scheduling ✓ ✓
Client portal ✓ ✓
Goals and progress ✓ ✓
Payments and billing ✓ ✓
Group coaching ✓ ✓
Forms and assessments ✓ ✓
Specs
Client limit 2 clients Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines programming, nutrition, scheduling, tracking, forms, and payments
  • Supports web, iOS, and Android access for trainers and clients
  • Adds messaging, virtual sessions, subscriptions, and AI motion analysis
  • HIPAA-compliant video, secure messaging, and client portals
  • Unlimited clients, sessions, and services on the Basic plan
  • Forms, assessments, payments, groups, teams, and integrations
Cons
  • Multi-trainer controls begin with the Premium for Gyms tier
  • Enterprise pricing requires a contact-sales conversation
  • Its workflow is focused on fitness coaching and gym operations
  • Starts at $25 per month and has no free plan
  • Advanced team controls begin on the $149-per-month Teams plan
  • Enterprise features require custom pricing and configuration
Our verdict

FitSW is coaching and fitness-business software for personal trainers, fitness coaches, studios, and gyms. It brings workout and nutrition planning together with client profiles, scheduling, progress and compliance tracking, forms,…

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Vibly is a web-based coaching management platform for solo coaches, coaching practices, therapists, and coaching organizations. It brings client records, scheduling, video sessions, secure messaging, payments, programs, forms, agreements,…

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  1. FitSWCoaching Software 8.6Free plan · 30-day trial
  2. ViblyCoaching Software 8.514-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • FitSW — where it wins

    • Combines programming, nutrition, scheduling, tracking, forms, and payments
    • Supports web, iOS, and Android access for trainers and clients
    • Adds messaging, virtual sessions, subscriptions, and AI motion analysis

    Where it doesn't

    • Multi-trainer controls begin with the Premium for Gyms tier
    • Enterprise pricing requires a contact-sales conversation
    • Its workflow is focused on fitness coaching and gym operations
  • Vibly — where it wins

    • HIPAA-compliant video, secure messaging, and client portals
    • Unlimited clients, sessions, and services on the Basic plan
    • Forms, assessments, payments, groups, teams, and integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Starts at $25 per month and has no free plan
    • Advanced team controls begin on the $149-per-month Teams plan
    • Enterprise features require custom pricing and configuration
  • FitSW8.6/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

    A broad coaching workspace with a free plan and $16.66 monthly trainer tier.

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  • Vibly8.5/10 · 14-day trial

    A compliance-focused coaching workspace with portals, video, scheduling, billing, and team tools.

    Visit ViblyFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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