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Head-to-head · Personal Trainer Scheduling Software

Fitvia vs Nextro

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Fitvia #6 in Personal Trainer Scheduling Software 7.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 5 features Visit Fitvia
Nextro #8 in Personal Trainer Scheduling Software 6.9/10 From £29/mo · 14-day trial ✓ 3 of 5 features Visit 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 ↗
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
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • 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
Cons
  • Recurring sessions are not included
  • Automated reminders are not included
  • Transaction fees apply to client payments through Fitvia checkout
  • 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
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,…

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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…

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  1. FitviaPersonal Trainer Scheduling Software 7.1Free plan
  2. NextroPersonal Trainer Scheduling Software 6.9From £29/mo · 14-day trial

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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