Head-to-head · Personal Trainer Scheduling Software
Fitvia vs Nextro
Fitvia leads on 2 checks, Nextro on 1, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreFitvia · 7.1/10
- Free planonly Fitvia
Fitvia scores higher on our rubric for personal trainer scheduling software: 7.1 against 6.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.
Fitvia offers free plan; Nextro doesn't. Nextro offers automated reminders; Fitvia doesn't publish it. Fitvia offers client mobile app; Nextro doesn't publish it.
Fitvia is the better fit for trainers wanting a free coaching workspace. Nextro is the better fit for solo trainers wanting simple paid scheduling.
- Fitvia fits best
Trainers wanting a free coaching workspace
- Nextro fits best
Solo trainers wanting simple paid scheduling
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Side by side
| Feature | Fitvia 7.1/10 Visit ↗ | Nextro 6.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.1 | 6.9 |
| Ranking | #6 in Personal Trainer Scheduling Software | #8 in Personal Trainer Scheduling Software |
| Best for | Trainers wanting a free coaching workspace | Solo trainers wanting simple paid scheduling |
| Pricing model | Free | Paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, iOS | Web |
| Support | Email, Phone | Email, Live chat |
| Compliance | GDPR | GDPR, PCI DSS |
| Integrations | 2 integrations | 1 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Fitvia 3/5 · Nextro 3/5 | ||
| Client self-booking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Recurring sessions | Not published | Not published |
| Automated reminders | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Payment processing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Client mobile app | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Client limit | Not published | Not published |
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| Our verdict | 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 → |
Nextro is a web-based booking and payment platform for personal trainers and other appointment-based businesses. It gives clients shareable public booking pages for self-service scheduling and supports both online and in-person… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
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
Nextro — where it wins
- Shareable booking pages let clients self-book and pay online
- Automated scheduling, confirmations, reminders and cancellation policies
- Session credits support repeat bookings and package-based services
Where it doesn't
- The product is available on the web rather than a listed mobile platform
- The Solo plan is limited to one person
- Stripe is the listed integration, narrowing ecosystem fit
- Fitvia7.1/10 · Free plan
A free trainer workspace combining scheduling, coaching, payments, and client communication.
Visit FitviaFull verdict → - Nextro6.9/10 · From £29/mo · 14-day trial
A focused web scheduler for trainers who need bookings, payments and reminders.
Visit NextroFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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