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BasicFreeGrow$9/user/moPro 5$23/user/mo
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Basic

  • 1 coaching client
  • Mobile app (iOS & Android)
  • Workout programs and tracking
  • Basic in-app nutrition tracking and PDF meal plans
  • In-app client messaging and groups
  • Digital member profiles with progress tools

Grow

  • Up to 2 coaching clients
  • Everything in Free
  • AI Workout Builder
  • Trainerize.me profile and product storefront
  • Wearable integrations (Apple Health, Garmin, MyFitnessPal, Fitbit, Withings)
  • Automated program delivery
  • Zapier integrations
  • Optional add-ons (Advanced Nutrition, Stripe Payments, Video Coaching)

Pro 5

  • Up to 5 coaching clients
  • Everything in Free
  • AI Workout Builder
  • Trainerize.me profile and product storefront
  • Wearable integrations
  • Automated program delivery
  • Zapier integrations
  • Pro Level Custom Branded App add-on
  • Live customer support

Studio Plus

  • Up to 500 members per location
  • $248/month for each additional location
  • Everything in Pro
  • Studio-level branded iOS, Android and Apple Watch app
  • Access to all business partner add-ons (ABC Glofox and Mindbody)
  • Free access to all add-ons
  • Personalized onboarding support
  • API Access
  • Multi-location programming content control
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Grow$108/yr
Pro 5$276/yr
Studio Plus$3.0K/yr
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Trainerize costs Free to $248 per month as of October 2026, with 4 plans available including a free tier. Plans: Basic (free), Grow at $9/user/month, Pro 5 at $23/user/month, and Studio Plus at $248/user/month. Pricing depends on your chosen tier, contract length, and negotiated discounts.

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  • Free tier: Yes

Trainerize offers 4 pricing tiers: Basic, Grow, Pro 5, Studio Plus. A free plan is available. Paid plans include Grow at $9/user/month, Pro 5 at $23/user/month, Studio Plus at $248/user/month. The Grow plan is coaches starting digital coaching, up to 2 clients.

Compared to other gym & fitness management software, Trainerize is positioned at the budget-friendly price point.

  • 17 documented hidden costs beyond list price
  • Contracts auto-renew
  • G2 rating: 4.7 out of 5 from 171 reviews (as of Oct 2026)
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How much does Trainerize cost?

Trainerize has a free plan; its 3 paid plans cost $9–$248/user/mo. Plans include Basic (free), Grow at $9/user/month, Pro 5 at $23/user/month, Studio Plus at $248/user/month.

Trainerize Pricing Overview

Trainerize has 4 pricing plans, including a free tier. Paid plans range from $9 to $248/month. The Basic plan is free and is best for trainers getting started with a single coaching client, free forever. The Grow plan costs $9/user/month, best for coaches starting digital coaching, up to 2 clients. The Pro 5 plan costs $23/user/month, best for established personal trainers with an existing clientele, up to 5 clients. The Studio Plus plan costs $248/user/month, best for single and multi-location fitness studios with up to 500 members per location.

Trainerize contracts auto-renew, with a Not explicitly stated in available sources minimum commitment.

There are at least 17 documented hidden costs beyond Trainerize's list price, including implementation, training, and add-on fees.

This pricing was last verified in August 24, 2026 from 1 independent source.

Try Trainerize Free

Trainerize pricing starts at $0/month for the Basic plan, which permanently supports 1 client and is available with no time limit. Independent trainers scaling their client roster can upgrade to the Grow plan at $9/month or the Pro 5 plan at $23/month, while larger fitness studios can opt for the Studio Plus plan at $248/month. A 30-day free trial unlocking unlimited clients and all features is available with no credit card required.

How Trainerize Pricing Compares

Compare Trainerize pricing against top alternatives in Gym & Fitness Management.

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VSMindbody
From $99/month

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What Companies Actually Pay for Trainerize

Review scores
TrustRadius 8.1out of 10 (2)
Trustpilot 1.8out of 5 (24)
G2 4.7out of 5 (171)
Third-party review aggregates, as of Oct 2026

Score gap reflects platform demographics — G2 surveys verified business users; Trustpilot is open to all, skewing toward support complaints.

Top pricing complaints
Auto-renewal billing continues after cancellation attempts, with no effective way to stop chargesFrequent app crashes, bugs, and platform outages during client sessionsCustomer support provides only canned, unhelpful responsesUnauthorized or incorrect billing amounts with inadequate resolution

Trainerize Year 1 Total Cost by Company Size

Real deployment costs including licenses, implementation, training, and admin — not just the sticker price.

Solo trainer, single client (Basic plan) $0 Year 1 total

A personal trainer managing one client on the permanently free Basic plan with workout programming and basic progress tracking.

Solo trainer growing client base (Grow plan) $9 Year 1 total
$108/year
Total $9

A personal trainer expanding beyond 1 client using the entry-level paid Grow plan.

Personal trainer managing up to 5 clients (Pro 5 plan) $23 Year 1 total
$276/year
Total $23

A personal trainer managing up to 5 clients with access to the full Pro 5 feature set.

Fitness studio or gym (Studio Plus plan) $248 Year 1 total
$2,976/year
Total $248

A fitness studio managing a large client base with full platform capabilities on the Studio Plus plan.

Solo Trainer — Free Tier (1 Client) $0 Year 1 total

A personal trainer managing a single client using the permanent free Basic plan for digital workout delivery and progress tracking, with no monthly cost.

Part-Time Online Coach (Small Client Roster) $9 Year 1 total
$108/year
Total $9

A part-time personal trainer managing a small number of clients on the entry-level paid Grow plan, covering client management and workout programming.

Independent Personal Trainer (Up to 5 Clients) $23 Year 1 total
$276/year
Total $23

A full-time independent trainer managing up to 5 active clients on the Pro 5 plan, with workout programming and client management.

Fitness Studio or Large Gym Operator $248 Year 1 total
$2,976/year
Total $248

A fitness studio or gym managing a large client base with multiple trainers, using the Studio Plus plan for full platform access and team features.

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How Trainerize Pricing Compares

Software Starting Price Top Price
Trainerize Free $248/month
ClubReady $149/month $499/month
Exercise.com $239/month $239/month
Fitli $49/month $149/month
Glofox Custom Custom
Glofox Pro Custom Custom

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17 Trainerize Hidden Costs Beyond the List Price

Beyond the listed price, Trainerize has at least 17 documented hidden costs that can significantly increase total cost of ownership.

Watch for 17 hidden costs
  • Advanced Nutrition Coaching
    medium 1 source
    Grounded summary Video Coaching: This feature costs an extra $10/month.
  • Stripe Integrated Payments $10/month + $1,044 annually
    high 1 source
    Grounded summary Stripe Integrated Payments: To process payments directly through the platform, an additional $10/month is required, on top of standard Stripe transaction fees (typically 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction).
  • Video Coaching $10/month
    low 1 source
    Grounded summary Video Coaching: This feature costs an extra $10/month.
  • Business Add-on $25/month
    medium 1 source
    Grounded summary Business Add-on: This provides business-focused tools for an additional $25/month on Grow and Pro tiers.
  • Custom Branded App Setup (Pro) $169
    medium 1 source
    Grounded summary Custom Branded App: * For Pro plans, a one-time setup fee of $169 is charged for a custom-branded app.
  • Apple Developer Fee $99/year
    medium 1 source
    Grounded summary For Studio and Enterprise plans, the custom-branded app is included, but these tiers still require the $99/year Apple developer account.
  • Per-Client Tier Jumps
    high 1 source
    Grounded summary Minimum Commitment: While Trainerize states, "We don't do contracts, so you can cancel or upgrade your studio plan at any time," annual billing options inherently imply a 12-month commitment to receive a discounted rate (typically 10% off the mont...
  • Data Lock-in
    high 1 source
    Grounded summary Data Lock-in: While not a direct monetary fee, the "invisible cost of data lock-in" and the effort required for manual re-entry when switching platforms can be substantial.
  • Unauthorized or Excess Billing $12-$248
    critical 2 sources
    Trustpilot “they charge me for subscription 0,50 cents and after still me from my account 72,51 without permission…..”
    Trustpilot “They have incorrectly billed me on multiple occasions and even when I have provided screenshots as proof that the systems aren't working they are unhelpful.”
  • Difficult Cancellation Leading to Continued Charges $9-$248/user/month
    critical 5 sources
    Trustpilot “There is no way to cancel on either the mobile or PC app.”
    Trustpilot “Need to cancel but can't cos they don't read emails and they just keep taking my money”
    Trustpilot “Good platform but difficult to cancel when asked. Then charges for the duration of the time when you are trying to contact to cancel. Glitches not allowing you to cancel. Disappointing after years using the platform. Poor customer service.”
    Trustpilot “I have sinced went though the process of canceling several more time. I even called my CC company to dispute. The cc said that Trainerize never received a cancel notice from me so continued to charge card that I continue to pay.”
    Trustpilot “Its imposible open website to cancel suscription. The Computer send you always to te App Page and there is not Billing and is not possible cancel suscription.”
  • Continued Billing After Cancellation Attempts $9-$248/month
    critical 9 sources
    Trustpilot “There is no way to cancel on either the mobile or PC app. So I spoke to my trainer and asked if my 3-month paid period would be charged again automatically, and I was told no, and that if I chose to continue, it would be a reduced charge.”
    Trustpilot “Good platform but difficult to cancel when asked. Then charges for the duration of the time when you are trying to contact to cancel. Glitches not allowing you to cancel. Disappointing after years using the platform. Poor customer service.”
    Trustpilot “I have sinced went though the process of canceling several more time. I even called my CC company to dispute. The cc said that Trainerize never received a cancel notice from me so continued to charge card that I continue to pay.”
    Trustpilot “Wouldn’t waste your money No support Too hard to contact Need to cancel but can’t cos they don’t read emails and they just keep taking my money”
    Trustpilot “they charge me for subscription 0,50 cents and after still me from my account 72,51 without permission”
    Trustpilot “There is no way to cancel on either the mobile or PC app. So I spoke to my trainer and asked if my 3-month paid period would be charged again automatically, and I was told no, and that if I chose to continue, it would be a reduced charge.”
    Trustpilot “I canceled the auto drafts and didn't look back. Excited about the next chapter in my life. I have sinced went though the process of canceling several more time. I even called my CC company to dispute.”
    Trustpilot “Need to cancel but can't cos they don't read emails and they just keep taking my money”
    Trustpilot “Good platform but difficult to cancel when asked. Then charges for the duration of the time when you are trying to contact to cancel. Glitches not allowing you to cancel.”
  • Unauthorized or Incorrect Overcharges $12-$73/incident (source dated Aug 2025)
    high 3 sources
    Trustpilot “Horrible app and worse customer service. They have incorrectly billed me on multiple occasions and even when I have provided screenshots as proof that the systems aren’t working they are unhelpful.”
    Trustpilot “They have incorrectly billed me on multiple occasions and even when I have provided screenshots as proof that the systems aren't working they are unhelpful.”
    Trustpilot “they charge me for subscription 0,50 cents and after still me from my account 72,51 without permission”
  • Cancellation Billing Trap $9-$248/month
    critical 4 sources
    Trustpilot “Good platform but difficult to cancel when asked. Then charges for the duration of the time when you are trying to contact to cancel. Glitches not allowing you to cancel.”
    Trustpilot “There is no way to cancel on either the mobile or PC app. So I spoke to my trainer and asked if my 3-month paid period would be charged again automatically, and I was told no, and that if I chose to continue, it would be a reduced charge.”
    Trustpilot “Need to cancel but can't cos they don't read emails and they just keep taking my money”
    Trustpilot “I have sinced went though the process of canceling several more time. I even called my CC company to dispute.”
  • Unauthorized Overcharges Beyond Subscribed Plan 5-15% of license costs
    high 2 sources
    Trustpilot “They have incorrectly billed me on multiple occasions and even when I have provided screenshots as proof that the systems aren't working they are unhelpful.”
    Trustpilot “they charge me for subscription 0,50 cents and after still me from my account 72,51 without permission”
  • Data Migration Cost When Switching Platforms 10-20% of license costs
    medium 3 sources
    Trustpilot “It is going to take me a lot of time and work to move my clients and my data to a new system but on principle I will so I stop paying this company for their complete lack of service.”
    Trustpilot “I've used Trainerize for a few years now. I'd like to say it's because I've been really happy with it, but honestly, the main reason I've stayed is that it took me such a long time to add my own videos and build out my 3 month programme.”
    Trustpilot “Moving 400 lifters off this platform is going to suck, but the constant outages are bleeding our retention.”
  • Content Library Lock-In Makes Migration Costly 5-15% of license costs
    medium 3 sources
    Trustpilot “I've used Trainerize for a few years now. I'd like to say it's because I've been really happy with it, but honestly, the main reason I've stayed is that it took me such a long time to add my own videos and build out my 3 month programme.”
    Trustpilot “It is going to take me a lot of time and work to move my clients and my data to a new system but on principle I will so I stop paying this company for their complete lack of service.”
    Trustpilot “Moving 400 lifters off this platform is going to suck, but the constant outages are bleeding our retention.”
  • Platform Outages Disrupt Client Sessions and Hurt Retention 5-15% of license costs
    high 3 sources
    Trustpilot “Lifters are mid-pull on the platforms and this thing just locks up. Closes out, wipes the set history, then tells them they worked out for 60 seconds. Total joke.”
    Trustpilot “When it works it is amazing. But it is constantly down or crashing or unable to load which affects workouts.”
    Trustpilot “Their app and online platform is constantly glitching, they have recurrent service outages and their customer service gives you canned responses when you reach out to them with no apologies for the service disruption.”
Tip

Ask your Trainerize sales rep about these costs upfront. Getting them in writing before signing can save you from surprise charges later.

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Trainerize Contract Terms

Trainerize contracts auto-renew. Changes require advance notice. These terms are sourced from verified buyer experiences.

Contract Terms
Auto-Renewal Yes
Minimum Commitment Not explicitly stated in available sources
Mid-Term Downgrade Not allowed
Payment Terms Monthly billing confirmed; annual billing availability not detailed in available sources
Price Escalation No published price escalation schedule found in sources
Note

No evidence of a clear downgrade path in sources; users attempting to cancel paid subscriptions report the process as broken or non-functional

Based on 3 verified sources

How to Negotiate Trainerize Pricing

Trainerize contracts are negotiable. These 7 tactics are sourced from real buyer experiences and procurement specialists.

Negotiation Playbook 7 tactics
Annual Billing Discounts high success

Opting for annual billing typically provides a discounted rate, often 10% off the monthly price.

https://quickcoach.fit
Understand Pricing Structure high success

Most reported "negotiation" involves understanding the pricing structure to choose the most cost-effective plan.

https://quickcoach.fit
Start with the Basic plan and scale only as needed high success

Begin with the permanently free Basic plan (1 client) to evaluate the platform before committing to a paid tier. Upgrade to Grow ($9/month) or Pro 5 ($23/month) only as your client roster grows. This avoids locking into a higher-tier plan before validating that Trainerize fits your workflow.

TrustRadius community recommendations
Use the full 30-day trial to evaluate before subscribing high success

Trainerize offers a 30-day free trial with unlimited clients and all paid features — no credit card required. Use the entire trial period to assess the platform's nutrition tools, client management, and app reliability before activating any paid plan. Given reported difficulties canceling once a subscription is active, a thorough pre-subscription evaluation is especially important.

TrustRadius community recommendations and Trustpilot cancellation reviews
Start on the free Basic plan before committing high success

Use the permanent free Basic plan with 1 client to evaluate whether Trainerize fits your workflow before paying. This avoids commitment risk and gives you unlimited time to assess core features at no cost.

TrustRadius community insight
Maximize the 30-day trial before activating a paid plan high success

The 30-day trial provides access to unlimited clients and all paid platform features. Use this window to fully build your exercise library, test client workflows, and validate the platform before entering a paid subscription you may find difficult to cancel.

TrustRadius community insight / Trainerize free tier data
Document all cancellation requests in writing medium success

Given multiple user reports of continued billing after verbal or in-app cancellation attempts, submit cancellation requests via email and retain copies with timestamps. Trainerize has reportedly claimed not to have received cancellation notices — written documentation provides the evidence needed for credit card dispute resolution if charges continue after cancellation.

Trustpilot reviews (multiple users)
High success Medium Low / difficult

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Trainerize Pricing FAQ

01 Does Trainerize offer a free trial?

Yes, Trainerize offers a 30-day free trial with no credit card required. During the trial you can coach unlimited clients and access all features. There is also a permanent free Basic plan limited to 1 client.

02 Are there add-on costs beyond the base plan?

Yes, optional add-ons are available on paid plans: Video Coaching ($9/month), Stripe Integrated Payments ($9/month), Advanced Nutrition Coaching ($20–$45/month), and a Business Add-on ($23/month). Custom Branded App setup is a one-time fee of approximately $169.

03 How do I cancel my Trainerize subscription?

Multiple users report that there is no accessible cancellation flow on either the mobile or PC app. If you need to cancel, contact Trainerize support directly and document every request with timestamps. If charges continue after a confirmed cancellation attempt, disputing with your bank or credit card company has been the escalation path used by multiple customers.

04 What happens after the Trainerize free trial ends?

After the 30-day free trial, your account reverts to the Basic plan, which permanently supports 1 client. You must upgrade to a paid plan (starting at Grow at $9/month) to continue managing more than one client. No credit card is required to start the trial.

05 Are the Trainerize nutrition and meal planning features worth it?

User reviews are largely negative on Trainerize's nutrition features. Multiple users describe the meal plans as generic and one-size-fits-all, with the food journal considered basic or useless. These features appear underdeveloped relative to the workout programming tools, which are more consistently praised.

06 Is Trainerize reliable — does the app crash or have outages?

Multiple users report recurring app bugs, service outages, and reliability issues, particularly in recent years. Reported bugs include workouts not saving properly and exercise videos not loading during sessions. Long-time users note that platform stability has declined, and customer service responses to outage complaints have been described as canned and unsatisfactory.

07 How much does Trainerize cost for a growing personal training business?

The Grow plan starts at $9/month for coaches managing more than 1 client. The Pro 5 plan is $23/month for up to 5 clients. The Studio Plus plan at $248/month is designed for studios and gyms with large client rosters.

08 Is Trainerize's nutrition tracking worth the cost?

User reviews are largely negative about the nutrition features. Multiple reviewers describe the meal plans as generic and randomized. One reviewer noted the feature had 'totally randomized/odd foods' such as 'pea soup for breakfast,' calling it 'basically useless.' The nutrition tools are included in paid plans but their practical value is disputed by a significant share of users.

09 What happens to my client data if I stop using Trainerize?

Migrating custom content — including exercise videos, program templates, and client history — to another platform is reported as very time-consuming. If you downgrade to the free Basic plan (1 client), data for additional clients may become inaccessible. Plan your migration carefully before initiating cancellation, and export any critical data first.

10 Is there a free plan for Trainerize?

Yes. Trainerize offers a permanent free Basic plan that supports 1 client with core features including workout programming, a client management dashboard, exercise library access, and basic progress tracking. All new accounts also get a 30-day trial that unlocks unlimited clients and all paid features — no credit card required. After the trial, the account reverts to the 1-client Basic plan unless a paid plan is activated.

11 Does Trainerize auto-renew subscriptions?

Yes, Trainerize subscriptions auto-renew. Multiple users report being charged after attempted cancellations, including cases where trainers explicitly requested account deactivation by phone. Always document cancellation requests in writing.

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