Head-to-head · Personal Trainer Software
FitSW vs WeStrive
FitSW leads on 0 checks, WeStrive on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreFitSW · 8.7/10
- Free planboth
- Free trialboth
- Most featuresWeStrive · 5 of 5
FitSW scores higher on our rubric for personal trainer software: 8.7 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.
FitSW is the better fit for budget-conscious trainers needing broad fundamentals. WeStrive is the better fit for affordable trainers wanting branded client apps.
- FitSW fits best
Budget-conscious trainers needing broad fundamentals
- WeStrive fits best
Affordable trainers wanting branded client apps
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Side by side
| Feature | FitSW 8.7/10 Visit ↗ | WeStrive 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.7 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #5 in Personal Trainer Software | #6 in Personal Trainer Software |
| Best for | Budget-conscious trainers needing broad fundamentals | Affordable trainers wanting branded client apps |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $16.66/mo | — |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | 30 days | 14 days |
| Free trial length | 30 days | 14 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Phone, Docs | Email, Community, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features FitSW 0/5 · WeStrive 5/5 | ||
| Program builder | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Progress tracking | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Client messaging | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Payment tools | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Branded client app | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Client limit | 2 clients | 2 clients |
| Mobile app platforms | Not checked yet | Both |
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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 → |
WeStrive is an online platform for personal trainers, coaches, dietitians, and gym owners managing in-person or online clients. Its scope covers structured workout programming, exercise content, client calendars, progress tracking, habits,… 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
WeStrive — where it wins
- Free First Client plan with payment processing and group messaging
- $10/month plan includes 1,600+ exercise videos and on-demand programs
- White-label apps, progress tracking, habits, billing, and client messaging
Where it doesn't
- Verified integrations are limited to Stripe and Zapier
- The broad feature set may be more than simple scheduling requires
- Custom-branded mobile applications are an optional business feature
- FitSW8.7/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial
A broad, budget-friendly toolkit for trainer programming, clients, and business tasks.
Visit FitSWFull verdict → - WeStrive8.6/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
A low-cost coaching platform with branded apps, programming, payments, and client tracking.
Visit WeStriveFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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