Head-to-head · Coaching Software
My PT Hub vs PT Distinction
My PT Hub leads on 1 check, PT Distinction on 1, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 9 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreMy PT Hub · 9.0/10
- Lowest starting pricePT Distinction · $19.90/mo
- Free planonly My PT Hub
- Free trialonly My PT Hub
My PT Hub scores higher on our rubric for coaching software: 9.0 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.
My PT Hub offers free plan; PT Distinction doesn't. PT Distinction is cheaper to start at $19.90/mo against $22.50/mo.
My PT Hub is the better fit for fitness coaches wanting a free, feature-rich platform. PT Distinction is the better fit for established personal trainers needing mature core tools.
- My PT Hub fits best
Fitness coaches wanting a free, feature-rich platform
- PT Distinction fits best
Established personal trainers needing mature core tools
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Side by side
| Feature | My PT Hub 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | PT Distinction 8.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 8.8 |
| Ranking | #3 in Coaching Software | #4 in Coaching Software |
| Best for | Fitness coaches wanting a free, feature-rich platform | Established personal trainers needing mature core tools |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $22.50/mo | $19.90/mo (best) |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | 30 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs | Community |
| Integrations | 11 integrations | 8 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features My PT Hub 6/6 · PT Distinction 6/6 | ||
| Session scheduling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Client portal | ✓ | ✓ |
| Goals and progress | ✓ | ✓ |
| Payments and billing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Group coaching | ✓ | ✓ |
| Forms and assessments | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Client limit | 3 clients | 3 clients |
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| Our verdict | My PT Hub is coaching software for personal trainers, fitness coaches, nutritionists, wellness coaches, studios and small gyms. It brings client management, workout and multi-week program building, nutrition plans, macro tracking, progress… Read the review → |
PT Distinction is online coaching software for personal trainers, fitness professionals, and hybrid coaches. Founded in 2010, it brings training-program creation, nutrition and meal planning, habit tracking, assessments, progress… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
My PT Hub — where it wins
- Free plan supports up to 3 clients
- Combines workouts, nutrition, payments, scheduling and messaging
- Supports wearables, mobile apps, communities and AI tools
Where it doesn't
- Free plan is limited to 3 clients
- AI workout building starts on the Premium tier
- The broad feature set may exceed the needs of simple coaches
PT Distinction — where it wins
- Training, nutrition, habit, assessment, and progress tools in one system
- Web, iOS, and Android access with group coaching and messaging
- Payments, automated workflows, AI assistance, and useful integrations
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; monthly pricing starts at $19.90
- Custom-branded mobile apps begin with the Pro plan
- Plan selection affects included client capacity and app branding
- My PT Hub9.0/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial
A broad coaching platform with a useful free tier and strong fitness workflow coverage.
Visit My PT HubFull verdict → - PT Distinction8.8/10 · Paid
A mature coaching suite covering training, nutrition, habits, communication, and payments.
Visit PT DistinctionFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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