TrainHeroic vs TrueCoach

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.

What is actually different

• TrainHeroic does group programmes and sellable packages, and TrueCoach does not. We checked both against their pricing pages.
• TrainHeroic lists leaderboards, a programme marketplace and progress photos where TrueCoach does not, which is their own wording rather than something we verified.
• TrueCoach does nutrition plans, and TrainHeroic does not. We checked both against their pricing pages.
• TrueCoach lists automations, group chat, habit tracking, body metrics, video form checks and wearable syncing where TrainHeroic 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.

TrainHeroic

A clean, focused programming app that nails workout building and analytics without overwhelming bells and whistles, suited to coaches who want simplicity done well.

• The notification centre is really good, showing client readiness, intensity, completed workouts and what needs programming today. 3:16
• Really easy to program and add sessions from your library straight into a client's calendar. 5:43
• Teams feature lets you create shared training calendars and mini challenges, building community and stickiness. 6:32
• It is just for programming, so if you want nutrition or other features you will not find them here. 9:36

From my review, October 2024. Watch it

TrueCoach

A robust system with good features for workout building, messaging and payments, though the dashboard can feel noisy and busy.

• Workout builder lets you create training programs for online clients. 1:25
• Access to over 1,200 exercise videos saves time if you haven't made your own. 1:32
• Real-time messaging keeps client conversations on one platform instead of scattered across WhatsApp, email and Messenger. 1:43
• The dashboard feed is noisy and confusing at first look. 4:22
• The programming view shows a lot of information on one page, making it feel technical and busy. 6:21
• No Zapier access, so you cannot connect it to other apps or automate workflows. 10:18

From my review, March 2023. Watch it

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The full price ladder, every plan and the add-ons charged on top are on each platform's own page. If neither of these two is quite it, each page also has the alternatives ranked against it.

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