Head to head · September 2026
TrainingPeaks vs Trainerize
Two of the best-known names in online coaching, built for different athletes. TrainingPeaks is the endurance-sports standard — running, cycling, triathlon — priced by coach tier ($21.99–$54.99/mo) plus $9/mo per premium athlete. Trainerize is built for general personal training with a free plan for 1 client, then $10–$250/mo as you add clients, plus paid add-ons for meal planning, payments and video coaching.
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Score duel
Factor by factor
| Feature | TrainingPeaks | Trainerize |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 6.7 | 7.7 |
| Headline price | $21.99/mo | $10/mo |
| True monthly cost | $54.99/mo | $50–$250/mo |
| Pricing model | Two published coach tiers: Basic $21.99/mo (up to 4 basic athletes, 1 free Premium athlete) and Unlimited $54.99/mo (unlimited basic athletes); extra Premium athletes are $9/mo each with volume discounts from 10+ athletes (down to $4.50/mo at 1,000+); $99 setup fee, waived with code TPCOACH | Tiered by coaching-client seats (Free → Grow → Pro 5–200 → Studio) |
| Transparent pricing | ||
| Branded app | ||
| AI tools | ||
| Unlimited clients | ||
| Scheduling / POS | ||
| Free tier |
The verdict
Pick TrainingPeaks if you coach runners, cyclists or triathletes and want TSS/power/pace analytics with the widest device ecosystem (Garmin, Strava) in the category — just budget extra attention for its $99 setup fee and its rough Trustpilot reputation on billing and support. Pick Trainerize if you coach general fitness clients and want the deepest client-facing app and habit-tracking tools, with a free plan to start.
Choose TrainingPeaks if…
- You coach runners, cyclists or triathletes and need deep endurance-specific analytics
- Your athletes already train with Garmin, Strava or similar devices
- You want per-athlete pricing that gets cheaper with volume, not more expensive
Choose Trainerize if…
- You coach general fitness or strength clients, not endurance athletes
- You want a free plan to start and the deepest client-facing app in the category
- You want a platform without TrainingPeaks’ rough billing and support reputation on Trustpilot
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