Head to head · October 2026
FitBudd vs PT Distinction
Two all-in-one coaching apps with very different price curves. FitBudd starts at $15 for 2 clients and adds $4 per client, then $79 for 20 on Pro. PT Distinction starts at $19.90 for 3 clients, includes AI tools on every plan and adds a custom-branded app from $59.90 for 25.
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Score duel
Factor by factor
| Feature | FitBudd | PT Distinction |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 8.4 | 8.5 |
| Headline price | $15/mo | $19.90/mo |
| True monthly cost | $79–$149/mo | $59.90–$89.90/mo |
| Pricing model | Per-client tiers + overage (Starter 2 clients → Pro 20 → Super Pro 20 + white-label) | Flat plans by included clients (every feature included) |
| Transparent pricing | ||
| Branded app | ||
| AI tools | ||
| Unlimited clients | ||
| Scheduling / POS | ||
| Free tier |
What you would pay
FitBudd vs PT Distinction pricing
| Clients | FitBudd | PT Distinction |
|---|---|---|
| 2 clients | $15 (Starter) | $19.90 (Basic, 3 clients) |
| 5 clients | $27 | $31.90 |
| 10 clients | $47 | $59.90 (Pro) |
| 15 clients | $67 | $59.90 |
| 20 clients | $79 (Pro) | $59.90 |
| 50 clients | $139 | $89.90 (Master) |
| 100 clients | $239 | $169.90 |
| Branded app | Custom theming on Pro; white-label app on both stores on Super Pro ($149/mo + $75 setup) | Included on Pro and Master |
| Extra trainers | $50/mo (Team add-on) | Free |
FitBudd Starter is $15 for 2 clients plus $4 for each extra, and Pro $79 for 20 plus $2 each; the table shows whichever is cheaper ($159 and $799 a year billed annually). PT Distinction includes every feature: Basic $19.90 for 3 clients (+$6 each), Pro $59.90 for 25 (+$2.40) and Master $89.90 for 50 (+$1.60), monthly billing only. Neither adds a platform fee to client payments.
The verdict
Pick FitBudd if you coach 13 clients or fewer, or want the easier app with the higher-rated client experience: it is cheaper up to 13 clients and scores 8.3 for ease and 8.4 for client experience, against 7.0 and 8.0. Pick PT Distinction from 14 clients: $59.90 covers up to 25 and $89.90 covers 50, against $79 and $139 on FitBudd, with a branded app and free extra trainers included.
Choose FitBudd if…
- You coach 13 clients or fewer
- Ease of use and client experience come first
- You want your own app in both stores (Super Pro, $149/mo + $75 setup)
Choose PT Distinction if…
- You coach 14 clients or more
- You want a branded app and an AI meal planner included
- You coach as a team: extra trainers are free
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is FitBudd or PT Distinction cheaper?
FitBudd up to 13 clients, PT Distinction from 14. FitBudd Starter adds $4 per client after the first 2, so it reaches $59 at 13 clients, level with PT Distinction Pro at $59.90 for 25. Above that PT Distinction pulls ahead: $59.90 against $79 at 20, $89.90 against $139 at 50 and $169.90 against $239 at 100.
Which one gives me my own app?
Both, at different prices. PT Distinction includes a custom-branded app, with your icon, logo and colours, on Pro ($59.90) and Master ($89.90). FitBudd themes its app with your branding on Pro ($79) and puts your own app in the App Store and Google Play on Super Pro, at $149/mo plus $75 setup for 20 clients. See our branded app guide.
What do the extras cost?
FitBudd sells add-ons at $50/mo each: Appointments (booking), Team (unlimited trainers) and Explore (on-demand video), plus Smart Flow automation at $20/mo. PT Distinction includes every feature, extra trainers and its AI program builder and meal planner among them.
Which is easier to use?
FitBudd: 8.3 for ease of use in our scoring against 7.0, and 8.4 against 8.0 for client experience. PT Distinction scores higher on value (9.2 against 8.8) and features (9.0 against 8.0), and is our top-rated coaching platform overall (8.5 against 8.4). Read the FitBudd review and the PT Distinction review.
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