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PT Software UK: Personal Trainer Software Compared 2026

By the FitDesk team. Last updated: . Competitor prices were checked on 29 September 2026 (My PT Hub on 16 October 2026). We make FitDesk, so we say so up front, and we have tried to describe every option fairly using its own public pages.

There is no single right choice for every trainer. The right software depends on how many clients you have, whether you meet them in person or online, how you get paid, and whether you need a native app today. This guide compares eight options on the things UK PTs ask us about most, with sources and a date so you can check us. To work out what you should charge, try our PT pricing calculator.

Quick answer. For an independent UK PT who wants bookings, packages and card payments without a monthly fee, FitDesk, Foundations and FitPros.io all offer a no monthly fee way to start (FitPros.io has a paid Pro Tools tier). If you want native apps for your clients today, look at Trainerize, Everfit, TrueCoach or PT Distinction.

On this page
  1. PT software UK: what to look for
  2. Comparison at a glance
  3. The options in more detail
  4. How to choose in ten minutes
  5. Frequently asked questions

PT software UK: what to look for

  • Getting paid into a UK bank account. Most of these tools use Stripe. Stripe lists 1.5% + 20p for standard UK cards (stripe.com/gb/pricing, checked 2 October 2026), and that applies on top of any fee from the software.
  • Pricing in pounds. On the pages we checked, Trainerize, My PT Hub, PT Distinction, TrueCoach and Everfit list prices in US dollars (Everfit lists its UK card processing rates in pounds). Check the currency on your own invoice.
  • A free way to start. Some have a free plan, some only a trial. Trials end, so check what happens afterwards.
  • Native apps or web app. Some clients want an app in the App Store. FitDesk is a web app today, with a native app not yet available.
  • Fees on payments. A monthly fee, a percentage on each card payment, or both.
  • Cash payments. Many UK PTs still take some sessions in cash. Ask whether recording them costs anything.

Comparison at a glance

  • FitDesk

    Free option
    No monthly fee, no client cap
    Paid plans from (USD a month on monthly billing, as listed)
    None
    Card payments
    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.
    Native apps
    Not yet. Web app works in any mobile browser

  • Foundations

    Free option
    No monthly fees, unlimited clients. UK based trainers only, per its page
    Paid plans from (USD a month on monthly billing, as listed)
    None listed
    Card payments
    0.7% on payments collected through Foundations. Stripe card fees also apply
    Native apps
    Not stated on its home page

  • FitPros.io

    Free option
    Free plan, unlimited clients
    Paid plans from (USD a month on monthly billing, as listed)
    Pro Tools $39 a month on monthly billing ($29 on annual billing)
    Card payments
    Not stated for the free plan. Pro Tools lists selling programs with 0% commission
    Native apps
    Installs to the home screen from the web, per its site

  • Trainerize

    Free option
    Free plan, 1 client. 30 day trial
    Paid plans from (USD a month on monthly billing, as listed)
    $10 a month on monthly billing ($9 on annual billing), Grow, 2 clients
    Card payments
    Stripe Integrated Payments add on, $10 a month
    Native apps
    Yes

  • My PT Hub

    Free option
    30 day trial, then a Free plan (limits not shown)
    Paid plans from (USD a month on monthly billing, as listed)
    $25 a month (Starter, 3 clients), flexible monthly billing
    Card payments
    Via Stripe, listed on plans. No fee stated
    Native apps
    Custom branded iOS and Android app, $95 one time add on. Separate app store listing $145 a month. Base plan client app not stated

  • PT Distinction

    Free option
    1 month trial, no free plan
    Paid plans from (USD a month on monthly billing, as listed)
    $19.90 a month (3 clients), monthly price as listed
    Card payments
    "Sell packages and take payments" listed. No fee stated
    Native apps
    Yes, iOS and Android

  • TrueCoach

    Free option
    14 day trial, no free plan
    Paid plans from (USD a month on monthly billing, as listed)
    $29.98 a month on monthly billing ($26.34 on annual billing), 5 active clients
    Card payments
    Free automated payments via Stripe. No extra fees per its page
    Native apps
    Yes

  • Everfit

    Free option
    Free plan, 5 clients. Free trial on paid plans
    Paid plans from (USD a month on monthly billing, as listed)
    $19 a month on monthly billing ($16 on annual billing), Pro, 5 clients
    Card payments
    Payments and Packages add on, $9 a month, plus processing fees
    Native apps
    Yes, including free plan

Sources, checked 29 September 2026 (My PT Hub on 16 October 2026): usefoundations.app, fitpros.io, trainerize.com/pricing, mypthub.net/pricing, ptdistinction.com/pricing, truecoach.co/pricing, everfit.io/pricing and help.everfit.io (payment fees). Plans change often, so check each site before you decide. FitDesk is not affiliated with any product listed. "Not stated" means we could not find it on the page we read, not that it does not exist.

The options in more detail

FitDesk: no monthly fee, with bookings, packages and payments

FitDesk has no monthly fee and no client cap. It covers online booking, session packages with credits that are used as sessions are booked, workout programming, progress tracking, messaging and Stripe card payments into your own account. 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. It is a web app today. Suits: independent UK PTs and small studios who do not need a native app yet. See also: Trainerize alternative, My PT Hub alternative.

Foundations: session tracking and payments, no monthly fee

Foundations' home page describes session tracking against blocks, invoices paid online through Stripe, unlimited clients and no monthly fees. It says it takes 0.7% on payments collected through Foundations (Stripe card fees also apply), which is the same percentage FitDesk charges. Its page says it is currently available to UK based personal trainers. Suits: PTs who mainly sell blocks of sessions and want a lightweight tool. Check its site for features such as workout programming.

FitPros.io: a free coaching platform

FitPros.io describes itself as free for personal trainers, with unlimited clients, programs, exercises, habits, forms and a website builder, and a Pro tier for more features. Suits: coaches who mainly want programming and content tools for free. We did not find payment fees stated for its free plan; its Pro Tools tier lists selling programs with 0% commission.

Trainerize: native apps and a big add on menu

Trainerize lists a permanent free plan for one client and paid plans that scale to hundreds of clients, with add ons for nutrition, video coaching, payments and business tools, and three levels of branded app. It announced pricing updates from 16 March 2026. Suits: trainers who want native apps now or plan a larger coaching business. Full comparison: Trainerize alternative.

My PT Hub: a long feature list with a 30 day trial

My PT Hub lists plans from $25 a month, a 30 day free trial with no card, an AI workout builder, group bookings and classes on higher plans, and paid extras such as a $95 branded app and Zapier. Suits: trainers who want a long list of coaching tools and are happy to pay monthly. Full comparison: My PT Hub alternative.

PT Distinction: the same core features on every plan

PT Distinction lists the same core features on every plan, from $19.90 a month for 3 clients, with a 1 month free trial and custom branded apps on higher plans. Suits: trainers who want native apps, scheduled SMS and automation. Full comparison: PT Distinction alternative.

TrueCoach: programming and tracking for online coaching

TrueCoach lists plans from $29.98 a month on monthly billing ($26.34 on annual billing) for up to 5 active clients, a 14 day trial, free automated payments through Stripe, wearables and Zapier on higher plans. Suits: coaches who work mainly online. Full comparison: TrueCoach alternative.

Everfit: a free plan for 5 clients and many extras

Everfit lists a free plan for up to 5 clients, paid plans from $19 a month on monthly billing ($16 on annual billing), and a separate $9 a month Payments and Packages add on. Suits: online coaches who want native apps and coaching extras, or a bigger scaling business. Full comparison: Everfit alternative.

How to choose in ten minutes

  1. Count your clients. A free plan capped at 1 or 5 clients may run out quickly if you already have more clients. Plans priced by client count grow with you.
  2. Decide on a native app. If your clients insist on an App Store app today, filter to the options that have one.
  3. Add up payments. Work out your monthly card takings and your cash share. A percentage fee, a flat add on and Stripe's own fees all behave differently.
  4. Try two for two weeks. Run three real clients through each and see which removes admin instead of adding it.
  5. Check the exit. Look at the cancel terms and whether you can export your client list.

Frequently asked questions

Do personal trainers need to register for VAT?

You must register for VAT if your taxable turnover for the last 12 months goes over £90,000, or you expect it to go over £90,000 in the next 30 days. You can register voluntarily below that. Ask an accountant how VAT applies to your sessions and how to show it on your invoices.

How do I choose personal trainer software in the UK?

It depends on your clients and how you get paid. Independent PTs who want bookings and card payments without a monthly fee can look at FitDesk, Foundations and FitPros.io. Trainers who need native apps today can look at Trainerize, Everfit, TrueCoach or PT Distinction. Compare on client cap, payment fees and app needs.

Is there personal trainer software with no monthly fee?

Yes. FitDesk has 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. Foundations lists no monthly fees. FitPros.io has a free plan with unlimited clients. Trainerize and Everfit have free plans for 1 and 5 clients. All checked 29 September 2026.

How much does personal trainer software cost?

It ranges from free to well over $100 a month for larger client numbers. On the pages we checked, paid plans start, on monthly billing, at $10 a month for Trainerize Grow ($9 on annual billing), $19 for Everfit Pro ($16 annual), $19.90 for PT Distinction, $25 for My PT Hub and $29.98 for TrueCoach ($26.34 annual), all in US dollars. Card payments carry extra fees. Checked 29 September 2026 (My PT Hub on 16 October 2026).

Do personal trainers pay fees on card payments?

Usually yes. Stripe charges its own fee, listed at 1.5% + 20p for standard UK cards, and some software adds its own: FitDesk and Foundations 0.7%, Trainerize a $10 monthly payments add on, Everfit a $9 monthly add on. Cash payments recorded in FitDesk have no FitDesk fee. Stripe's own fees still apply to every card payment.

Do I need a native app for my clients?

Not always. A web app works in any mobile browser with no download, which suits many in person clients. Online coaching clients often expect an App Store app. FitDesk is a web app today, and a native app is not yet available. Trainerize, Everfit, TrueCoach and PT Distinction list native iOS and Android apps.

How do I switch personal trainer software without losing clients?

Keep your old tool running while you set up the new one. Add your client list, invite clients with a link, rebuild your templates and run three real clients through it for two weeks. Cancel only when you are happy, and check your agreement for notice periods first.

Which PT software works in pounds?

The existing comparison table does not confirm which tools support charging clients in pounds. It lists monthly software prices in US dollars where stated, so check the payment currency with each provider before choosing.

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