Head to head · October 2026
FitBudd vs Trainerize
The budget challenger against the market leader. FitBudd undercuts on price and publishes a real white-label app at $149/mo; Trainerize counters with the deepest client app and the biggest integration ecosystem — but charges extra for pieces FitBudd bundles.
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Score duel
Factor by factor
| Feature | FitBudd | Trainerize |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 8.4 | 8.0 |
| Headline price | $15/mo | $10/mo |
| True monthly cost | $79–$149/mo | $25–$250/mo |
| Pricing model | Per-client tiers + overage (Starter 2 clients → Pro 20 → Super Pro 20 + white-label) | Tiered by coaching-client seats (Free → Grow → Pro 5–200 → Studio) |
| Transparent pricing | ||
| Branded app | ||
| AI tools | ||
| Unlimited clients | ||
| Scheduling / POS | ||
| Free tier |
What you would pay
FitBudd vs Trainerize pricing
| Clients | FitBudd | Trainerize |
|---|---|---|
| 2 clients | $15 (Starter) | $10 (Grow) |
| 5 clients | $27 (Starter) | $25 (Pro) |
| 15 clients | $67 (Starter) | $50 |
| 30 clients | $99 (Pro) | $79 |
| 50 clients | $139 | $135 |
| Meal planning and payments | Included | $30–$55/mo in add-ons |
| Own app in the App Store and Google Play | $149/mo + $75 setup (Super Pro) | From $275/mo (Studio) |
FitBudd Starter is $15 for 2 clients plus $4 per extra; Pro is $79 for 20 plus $2 per extra, with nutrition and custom theming included. Trainerize Pro is priced by client band and sells the meal planner ($20–$45/mo) and Stripe payments ($10/mo) as add-ons. Monthly prices, before card fees.
The verdict
Pick FitBudd if budget leads and you want your own app-store listing at a published price. Pick Trainerize if client-experience polish and integrations (wearables, MyFitnessPal, Zapier) matter more than the monthly bill.
Choose FitBudd if…
- You want nutrition and payments in the price, not as add-ons
- You want a real app-store listing at a published $149/mo + $75 setup
- You want nutrition, check-ins and custom theming bundled in
Choose Trainerize if…
- You want the deepest client-facing app in the category
- Wearable and MyFitnessPal integrations are core to your offer
- You are scaling a team or studio (Studio tier)
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is FitBudd cheaper than Trainerize?
On the subscription alone, no: Trainerize is lower at every size we checked ($79 against $99 at 30 clients). Once you add Trainerize’s meal planner and payments ($30–$55/mo), FitBudd comes out cheaper: $139 against $165 or more at 50 clients.
Which is the cheapest way to get my own app in the stores?
FitBudd. Super Pro publishes a white-labelled app on the App Store and Google Play for $149/mo plus $75 setup. Trainerize includes a white-labelled store app only in Studio plans from $275/mo. See the FitBudd review.
Which has more integrations?
Trainerize. It connects with wearables, MyFitnessPal and Zapier, and scores 8.8 for client experience in our review against FitBudd’s 8.4. Read the Trainerize review.
Is there a free plan?
Trainerize has a free plan for 1 client. FitBudd has a free trial but no free plan; Starter is $15/mo for 2 clients.
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