Head to head · October 2026
TrueCoach vs PT Distinction
Two coaching platforms priced by how many clients you train. TrueCoach is the easier one to learn and charges $29.98–$164.98 a month for up to 50 clients, plus 5% of every payment you take through it. PT Distinction costs $19.90–$89.90 for up to 50 clients, includes AI tools on every plan and adds a custom-branded app from $59.90.
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Score duel
Factor by factor
| Feature | TrueCoach | PT Distinction |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 7.6 | 8.5 |
| Headline price | $29.98/mo | $19.90/mo |
| True monthly cost | $69.98–$164.98/mo | $59.90–$89.90/mo |
| Pricing model | Per active-client tiers (5 / 20 / 50 clients) | Flat plans by included clients (every feature included) |
| Transparent pricing | ||
| Branded app | ||
| AI tools | ||
| Unlimited clients | ||
| Scheduling / POS | ||
| Free tier |
What you would pay
TrueCoach vs PT Distinction pricing
| Clients | TrueCoach | PT Distinction |
|---|---|---|
| 3 clients | $29.98 (Starter) | $19.90 (Basic) |
| 5 clients | $29.98 | $31.90 (Basic) |
| 10 clients | $69.98 (Standard) | $59.90 (Pro) |
| 20 clients | $69.98 | $59.90 |
| 30 clients | $164.98 (Pro) | $71.90 |
| 50 clients | $164.98 | $89.90 (Master) |
| 100 clients | Quote | $169.90 |
| Client payments | Flat 5% of every card payment + $15 per chargeback | No platform fee (processor rates only) |
| Branded app | Custom theming on Standard and Pro (logo, colors, subdomain); no app of your own | Included on Pro and Master |
TrueCoach prices by active clients: Starter $29.98 up to 5, Standard $69.98 up to 20, Pro $164.98 up to 50 ($26.34, $57.99 and $136.99 a month billed annually), custom quote above 50. 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.
The verdict
Pick PT Distinction on price and features: it is cheaper at every roster size except exactly 5 clients ($31.90 against $29.98), takes no cut of client payments and includes a branded app from $59.90. Pick TrueCoach if ease of use matters most: it scores 8.7 for ease in our scoring against 7.0.
Choose TrueCoach if…
- Ease of use matters more than price
- You want the simplest coach and client apps
- You coach up to 5 clients and want MyFitnessPal syncing included
Choose PT Distinction if…
- You coach more than 5 clients and want the lower bill
- You want a custom-branded app included from $59.90/mo
- You take client payments and want no platform cut
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is TrueCoach or PT Distinction cheaper?
PT Distinction, at every roster size except exactly 5 clients, where TrueCoach Starter costs $29.98 against $31.90. From 6 clients the gap widens: $59.90 against $69.98 at 10, $71.90 against $164.98 at 30 and $89.90 against $164.98 at 50. Above 50 clients TrueCoach quotes, while PT Distinction adds $1.60 per client ($169.90 at 100).
What does TrueCoach’s 5% payment fee cost?
TrueCoach Payments takes a flat 5% of every card payment, plus $15 per chargeback. If 20 clients pay you $150 a month, that is $150 to TrueCoach, against about $93 in standard Stripe fees (2.9% + $0.30) on PT Distinction, which adds no platform fee. That is about $57 a month more, on top of the subscription gap.
Which one gives me a branded app?
PT Distinction includes a custom-branded app, with your icon, logo and colours, on Pro ($59.90) and Master ($89.90). TrueCoach’s custom theming on Standard and Pro puts your logo and colour theme in client emails and the web app and gives you a subdomain, but clients still use the TrueCoach app. See our branded app guide.
Which is easier to use?
TrueCoach: 8.7 for ease of use in our scoring against 7.0. PT Distinction scores higher overall (8.5 against 7.6), on value (9.2 against 7.5) and on features (9.0 against 7.0). Read the TrueCoach review and the PT Distinction review.
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