TrueCoach vs. PT Distinction

Why Personal Trainers Choose TrueCoach Over PT Distinction

We have all the core features you need—and way, way more—to scale your fitness business

Feature comparison

TrueCoach

PT Distinction

Client Management

Intuitive client management system that simplifies tracking client progress, scheduling workouts, and maintaining communication.

Client management system with detailed client profiles, progress tracking, and automated communication tools.

Workout Programming

Robust tools for creating and delivering workout programs, including video demonstrations, comprehensive exercise library, and customizable templates.

Offers workout programming features, including customizable workout templates and exercise libraries.

Progress Tracking

Excels in progress tracking with detailed metrics and visual graphs to monitor client performance.

Provides progress tracking with a variety of metrics, graphs, and reports to monitor client development.

Integration and API

Integrates with tools like Zapier and Mailchimp and wearable devices such as Apple, WHOOP, Garmin, FitBit, and more - enhancing its functionality for trainers using multiple software solutions.

Supports limited integration options.

Custom Branding

Enhanced Custom Theming allows coaches to fully personalize their client-facing experience with tailored branding, including custom logos, color schemes, and layout options.

Allows for custom branding, enabling trainers to tailor the app to match their business identity.

Nutrition Tracking

Includes comprehensive habit and nutrition tracking features, including a direct integration with MyFitnessPal, the world’s leading nutrition tracker.

Includes nutrition coaching features, enabling trainers to provide meal plans and track client dietary habits.

Benefits of using TrueCoach

User-Friendly Interface: TrueCoach is known for its clean and intuitive interface, making it easy for trainers to navigate and manage their clients effectively.
Efficient Communication: With features like in-app messaging and automated emails, trainers can maintain consistent and efficient communication with their clients.
Detailed Progress Tracking: The ability to track client progress in detail helps trainers adjust programs as needed to ensure optimal results.

Choosing the right platform

When choosing between TrueCoach and PT Distinction, consider the following factors:

Your Business Needs: If you need a comprehensive all-in-one solution with strong workout and nutrition programming features, PT Distinction may be the better choice.
Ease of Use: If you prefer a platform with a straightforward, user-friendly interface and strong progress tracking capabilities, TrueCoach might be more suitable.
Workout Programming: TrueCoach might be more suitable for your workout programming needs due to its advanced tools for creating and delivering programs, including video demonstrations and free form workout builder.

Designed With Your Business Needs in Mind

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Choose the right software to manage your fitness business. With features that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of personal trainers and fitness coaches.

Connect, Engage & End Accountability Issues

We do the math on compliance numbers for every client program you create. You get an overall snapshot or individual details so you can give your attention to clients who need it, and use your coaching skills to move them forward.

Effortlessly Track & Measure Client Data

Your clients can enter their workout data for each workout. Make quality decisions about their next progression with easy-to-see training data at your fingertips.

Double Down On Delivery Output & Reclaim Your Time

Our PT software includes a workout builder; it gives you a big-picture view of a month in the past or in advance, so you know what your clients did or need while you're designing. This enables you to fast-track design, creation, and delivery.

Self-Branded Video Exercise Demos

No more curating workouts on YouTube and linking them to exercises on a spreadsheet. Create your own videos, upload them to TrueCoach, and it’ll auto-link. Or use our library of over 1,200+ pre-loaded strength and conditioning exercise videos.

Frequently asked questions

What makes TrueCoach a better alternative to PT Distinction ?

TrueCoach stands out as a better alternative due to its user-friendly interface, comprehensive workout programming tools, and robust progress tracking with detailed metrics and visual graphs. It also offers superior wearable integration, providing real-time data from clients' devices for data-driven coaching decisions.

How does the client management feature in TrueCoach compare to PT Distinction?

TrueCoach's client management features excel in their user-friendly interface, making it easy to track progress, schedule workouts, and manage communication. It provides robust tools for monitoring client metrics and adjusting programs accordingly. Overall, TrueCoach provides a more intuitive and detailed client management system compared to PT Distinction.

How does TrueCoach handle progress tracking compared to PT Distinction?

TrueCoach handles progress tracking with robust tools that include detailed metrics and visual graphs, allowing for precise adjustments to client programs. In contrast, PT Distinction offers basic progress tracking capabilities, which are less detailed and comprehensive.

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