Short answer
A solo trainer needs programs, weekly check-ins, nutrition, messages, payments and an app clients actually open. Most platforms charge by client count, plus add-ons for payments and nutrition. Holicoach’s software is free at any size, with a fee on payments only or one flat price. As of 14 October 2026.
What you need
- Programs
- A builder with an exercise library and videos, so you aren’t writing plans in a spreadsheet.
- Weekly check-ins
- A short form clients fill in on their phone, and a list that shows you who needs you first.
- Nutrition
- Meal plans or targets your clients can follow, without turning food into a calorie count.
- Messages
- One place to talk to clients, with photos and videos for form checks.
- Payments
- Subscriptions and packages, paid by card into your own account, with every fee shown.
- A client app
- Something clients open every day: their week, their sessions and their check-in.
- Your data
- A full export, any time, so switching later isn’t a trap.
What it costs
For a coach whose clients pay $150 a month, who takes payments and offers meal plans.
| Item | Holicoach Free | Holicoach Pro | Per-client apps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software | $0 | $59 | $29–$79 |
| Taking payments | Included | Included | Add-on: $9–$10 |
| Meal plans and nutrition | Included | Included | Add-on: $20–$39 |
| Holicoach payments fee | $302% of $1,500 | $0 | — |
| Total a month | $30 | $59 | $77–$109 |
| Item | Holicoach Free | Holicoach Pro | Per-client apps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software | $0 | $59 | $75–$79 |
| Taking payments | Included | Included | Add-on: $9–$10 |
| Meal plans and nutrition | Included | Included | Add-on: $39–$45 |
| Holicoach payments fee | $752% of $3,750 | $0 | — |
| Total a month | $75 | $59 | $123–$134 |
| Item | Holicoach Free | Holicoach Pro | Per-client apps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software | $0 | $59 | $95–$135 |
| Taking payments | Included | Included | Add-on: $9–$10 |
| Meal plans and nutrition | Included | Included | Add-on: $39–$45 |
| Holicoach payments fee | $1502% of $7,500 | $0 | — |
| Total a month | $150 | $59 | $143–$190 |
Per-client apps: the lowest to highest of the 2 popular apps we compare that price by client count, with their payments and meal-plan add-ons, from their pricing pages as of 14 October 2026, monthly billing in US dollars. Annual billing saves 10–16% on them. Our comparison pages show each one in full.
Holicoach fits if
- You coach one to one, and want software that costs nothing until clients pay you.
- Your clients include people on GLP-1 medication, and you want a safety screen built in.
- You want AI to draft next week’s plan for you to approve, not write it for you.
Look elsewhere if
- You need app-store apps, group challenges or community forums today.
- You run a gym or studio with class bookings and staff.
- You need built-in video calls (Holicoach links to your Calendly or Cal.com instead).
Frequently asked
What is the best software for a personal trainer with a few clients?
It depends on what you need to pay for. Free plans cover a handful of clients (Everfit: up to 5 clients, free for good; Trainerize: 1 client, free for good). Holicoach is free at any client count and charges only on payments: 2% on Free, or a flat $59 a month on Pro (founding price, regular $79).
Do I need a native app for my clients?
Clients need something on their phone they can open in a second. Trainerize and Everfit have app-store apps; Holicoach installs from the browser on iPhone and Android, with your name, logo and colour, and works offline for the current week.
What should I check before switching software?
Whether you can export your clients and programs, how paying clients move (subscriptions never transfer between apps; each client sets up payment again), and what it costs at your roster size with payments and nutrition included.
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