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Kahunas vs PT Distinction
Priced at four roster sizes, the features checked against both pricing pages, and my own verdict on each.
Take Kahunas if you want your own app in the stores and unlimited clients on a flat fee. Take PT Distinction if you want general online 1:1 coaching and everything included, no add-ons. Kahunas is cheaper at every size we price.
What each one actually costs
The real monthly figure at four roster sizes with the add-ons each platform forces on you included, from the same engine the shortlist quiz uses. The cheaper of the two is marked on every row.
| Kahunas | PT Distinction | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 clients | $35 | $59 | $24 |
| 25 clients | $35 | $59 | $24 |
| 50 clients | $69 | $89 | $20 |
| 100 clients | $99 | $169 | $70 |
What is actually different
- Kahunas lists client check-ins and selling courses where PT Distinction does not, which is their own wording rather than something we verified.
- PT Distinction lists leaderboards, body metrics, video form checks and wearable syncing where Kahunas does not, which is their own wording rather than something we verified.
I have used both
Condensed from my own reviews. Every line links to the second I said it, so you can check any of it. Prices in the table above are from this week; the videos are older and the figures in them are not.
Kahunas
A clean, simple coaching platform with comprehensive features including built-in nutrition tracking, workout programs, and automation tools at reasonable pricing.
- Has one of the largest nutrition databases built in, so you don't need separate apps like MyFitnessPal or MacroFactor. 2:13
- Provides ready-made templates, questionnaires and forms so you don't have to build everything from scratch. 5:20
- Uses their own professional exercise videos rather than random YouTube clips with cheesy background music. 9:05
- Zapier and Make integrations are only available on the business tier, not the starter or pro plans. 13:39
- Voice notes are handy but if clients send them back you have to listen rather than read, which takes more time. 13:07
From my review, August 2024. Watch it
PT Distinction
PT Distinction is a robust, simple-to-use platform with some of the best AI features I've seen, excellent group coaching, and honest pricing with no hidden fees.
- When you first land in the dashboard you get a setup assistant which is super helpful, gives you direction on what to set up. 6:55
- The AI program generator created a full workout plan in about 20 to 30 seconds, giving you something to build on and saving time. 11:24
- The group coaching features are really solid, you can create specific groups for challenges, trials, or athletes training for similar goals. 18:32
- I had no criticisms of it.
From my review, December 2024. Watch it
Before you sign up to either
| Kahunas | PT Distinction | |
|---|---|---|
| Free trial | 14 days | 30 days, no card |
| Free plan | None | None |
| Contract | monthly rolling or annual | Monthly rolling, no commitments or minimum terms |
| Payment fee | None on top | None on top |
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