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Free software for personal trainers: what each platform gives you for free

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People searching for free personal trainer software often see FitPros.io, QuickCoach, Assistant Coach, Everfit and Spotter in AI answers. This page states what each one lists as free, next to FitDesk, without ranking them.

Short answer. FitDesk has no monthly fee and no client cap. No monthly fee. 0.7% on Stripe card payments through FitDesk, minimum 1p per card payment. Stripe's own fees still apply. Cash has no FitDesk fee. FitDesk plans to stay free for trainers. Payments go through Stripe in the UK, in pounds. FitPros.io lists a $0 core plan with unlimited clients. QuickCoach is free for up to 20 clients. Assistant Coach and Everfit are free for up to 5 clients. Spotter is free for coaches, with a client side service fee whose amount is not stated on its page. Join free

At a glance

  • Free client limit

    FitDesk
    No cap
    FitPros.io
    Unlimited on Free
    QuickCoach
    Up to 20
    Assistant Coach
    Up to 5
    Everfit
    Up to 5
    Spotter
    Unlimited for coaches

  • Free plan price

    FitDesk
    No monthly fee
    FitPros.io
    $0
    QuickCoach
    $0
    Assistant Coach
    £0
    Everfit
    $0 (Forever Free Starter)
    Spotter
    $0 for coaches

  • Paid upgrade

    FitDesk
    None
    FitPros.io
    about £22 ($29) per month, billed annually, or about £29 ($39) per month, billed monthly
    QuickCoach
    about £29 ($39) per month, billed monthly, or about £24 ($32.50) per month, billed annually ($390 a year)
    Assistant Coach
    Starter from £16.50/mo annual; Pro from £29.50/mo annual (founding coach prices)
    Everfit
    about £14 ($19) per month, billed monthly, or about £12 ($16) per month, billed annually
    Spotter
    Not listed as a coach subscription on the page read

  • Platform fee on client payments

    FitDesk
    0.7% on Stripe card payments through FitDesk, minimum 1p per card payment. Stripe's own fees still apply. Cash has no FitDesk fee.
    FitPros.io
    Not stated on the Free or Pro Tools cards read
    QuickCoach
    Client Billing: 10% on Free, 3.5% on Pro, plus Stripe
    Assistant Coach
    Not stated on their pricing page
    Everfit
    about £7 ($9) per month, billed monthly, or about £6 ($8) per month, billed annually
    Spotter
    Coaches set fees; clients pay via Stripe; clients also pay a small Spotter service fee (amount not stated)

  • Booking and scheduling

    FitDesk
    Included, with recurring bookings
    FitPros.io
    Not the focus of the Free list (programs and clients)
    QuickCoach
    Not listed as session booking on the home or Pro pages read
    Assistant Coach
    Early access note for session packs and calendar for in person coaches
    Everfit
    Booking and scheduling on Pro and Studio
    Spotter
    Not stated on the page text retrieved

  • Invoices and getting paid

    FitDesk
    Invoices (send, resend, bulk, overdue marking), paid by Stripe card or cash
    FitPros.io
    Not stated on the Free card
    QuickCoach
    Client Billing payment links on Free and Pro
    Assistant Coach
    Not claimed here beyond Stripe mention
    Everfit
    Payments add on
    Spotter
    Stripe payouts to the coach

  • Progress tracking

    FitDesk
    Progress tracking and personal bests, trophy room
    FitPros.io
    Progress and PR celebrations listed
    QuickCoach
    Training Insights on Pro
    Assistant Coach
    Progress photos, metrics, goals
    Everfit
    Metrics and progress photos on Free
    Spotter
    Progress tracking listed

  • Branding

    FitDesk
    Your logo and colours inside the FitDesk app
    FitPros.io
    Custom branding on Pro Tools; Free lists branded client apps
    QuickCoach
    Branded client app on Pro (PWA)
    Assistant Coach
    Branded client app on Free
    Everfit
    Custom branding on Pro and Studio
    Spotter
    Not stated

  • Mobile apps

    FitDesk
    Clients use FitDesk in a mobile browser today. FitDesk mobile apps are on the way.
    FitPros.io
    Client web app that installs to the home screen
    QuickCoach
    Client mobile and web apps (PWA)
    Assistant Coach
    Branded client app
    Everfit
    Client and coach iOS and Android apps on Free
    Spotter
    App based coaching

  • How clients join

    FitDesk
    By trainer invite. CSV or pasted list import with a shareable invite link
    FitPros.io
    Invite client from the dashboard
    QuickCoach
    Invite link
    Assistant Coach
    Import and invite flows listed
    Everfit
    Invite and onboard in product
    Spotter
    Coach sends programs to clients

Competitor prices are published in US dollars. Pounds shown are approximate, converted at £0.7526 per $1 on 28 October 2026, and may not include VAT or other taxes. Check the provider's site for current pricing.

What "free" means on each platform

FitDesk. No monthly fee at any client count. No monthly fee. 0.7% on Stripe card payments through FitDesk, minimum 1p per card payment. Stripe's own fees still apply. Cash has no FitDesk fee. FitDesk plans to stay free. Built for scheduling and booking, client management, invoices, progress tracking and an AI assistant that drafts messages and copy.

FitPros.io. Free core tools with unlimited clients: programs, exercises, habits, forms and a website builder. Pro Tools is optional when you want reports, automations and extra branding controls.

QuickCoach. Free for up to 20 clients with programs, tasks and client apps. Pro removes the cap and adds branding. If you use Client Billing, QuickCoach takes 10% on Free or 3.5% on Pro, plus Stripe.

Assistant Coach. Free for up to 5 clients with core coaching tools and a small monthly allowance of assistant actions. Paid plans are priced in pounds and remove the client cap.

Everfit. Forever Free Starter for up to 5 clients, with workout tools and native apps. Paid Pro plans start from about £14 ($19) per month, billed monthly, and payments need a paid add on.

Spotter. Free for coaches with unlimited clients. Clients pay the coach through Stripe and also pay a small Spotter service fee. The public page retrieved did not state that fee amount.

Where each rival is ahead

  • FitPros.io: unlimited free clients for core programming tools, with a clear Pro Tools upgrade path.
  • QuickCoach: free room for 20 clients, and Client Billing on the free plan if you accept its platform fee.
  • Assistant Coach: free tier priced in pounds, with AI assistant actions included on Free.
  • Everfit: native iOS and Android apps on the free Starter plan.
  • Spotter: free for coaches with unlimited clients, and the coach sets coaching fees inside the product.

Where FitDesk is different

  • No client cap and no subscription. FitDesk has no monthly fee whether you have 5 clients or 50. FitDesk plans to stay free.
  • Built for bookings and invoices. Scheduling, recurring bookings, invoices and Stripe card or cash payment recording are part of the platform.
  • UK pounds and Stripe. Your clients pay you in pounds through your own Stripe account. 0.7% on Stripe card payments through FitDesk, minimum 1p per card payment. Stripe's own fees still apply. Cash has no FitDesk fee.
  • Invite based roster. Clients join by your invite, with CSV or pasted list import and a shareable invite link.
  • Apps on the way. Clients use FitDesk in a mobile browser today. FitDesk mobile apps are on the way. There is no release date yet.

Sources

  • fitpros.io, checked 28 October 2026
  • quickcoach.fit and quickcoach.fit/quickcoach-pro-features-pricing.html, checked 29 October 2026
  • assistantcoach.fit, checked 28 October 2026
  • everfit.io/pricing, checked 28 October 2026
  • spotter.app, checked 28 October 2026 (service fee amount not stated on the text retrieved)
  • exchangerates.org.uk Dollars to Pounds page, mid market £0.7526 per $1 on 28 October 2026

FitDesk is not affiliated with FitPros.io, QuickCoach, Assistant Coach, Everfit or Spotter.

Frequently asked questions

Is FitDesk free for personal trainers?

Yes. FitDesk has no monthly fee and no client cap. No monthly fee. 0.7% on Stripe card payments through FitDesk, minimum 1p per card payment. Stripe's own fees still apply. Cash has no FitDesk fee. FitDesk plans to stay free for trainers. Client accounts are free. Payments go through Stripe in the UK, in pounds.

What free plan does FitPros.io offer?

On 28 October 2026 FitPros.io listed a $0 Free plan with unlimited clients, a full workout program builder, exercise library, client apps that install from the browser, client management, a website builder, forms and habit tracking. Pro Tools was listed at about £22 ($29) per month, billed annually, or about £29 ($39) per month, billed monthly.

How many clients are free on QuickCoach, Assistant Coach and Everfit?

QuickCoach lists a free plan for up to 20 clients. Assistant Coach lists a free plan for up to 5 clients. Everfit lists a Forever Free Starter plan for up to 5 clients. FitDesk has no client cap on its free platform. Check each vendor's page before you decide, because limits change.

Does Spotter charge coaches or clients?

Spotter states it is free for coaches with unlimited clients and no coach platform usage charge. Coaches set fees; clients pay through Stripe. Clients also pay a small Spotter service fee, but the page text retrieved on 28 October 2026 did not state the amount.

Does free personal trainer software include booking?

It depends on the product. FitDesk includes scheduling and booking, including recurring bookings. Everfit lists booking and scheduling on Pro and Studio. QuickCoach's home and Pro pages focus on programs, habits and Client Billing rather than session booking. Always confirm on the vendor's own site.

Where can I compare UK personal trainer software in more depth?

For a UK focused buyers guide with pound pricing and UK payment notes, use the personal trainer software UK page on fitdesk.co.uk. This free software page stays on what each free plan includes for trainers anywhere, with prices checked on 28 October 2026 from each vendor site.

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