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10 Best CRM for Personal Trainers of 2026

By the TopToolAdvisor research desk · Updated November 12, 2026 · Next review December 27, 2026 · 10 products scored

Our pickABC TrainerizeIndependent trainers who want programs, client management and bookings in one app8.8

Our pick in brief

ABC Trainerize is the best starting point for most trainers: it has a free plan, a $9 Grow tier and a plan comparison that lists client tags, appointments, classes, session packs and product sales, with integrated payments as an add-on. Everfit is the best free option, covering 5 clients on its Starter plan, and PT Distinction includes package sales, scheduled SMS and automated workflows on every tier from $19.90. TrueCoach is the simplest program-delivery tool, My PT Hub removes client caps on Premium, and Kahunas charges $5.00 per active client seat. Mindbody and Exercise.com suit trainers running a studio or a team, while HubSpot CRM and Zoho CRM only cover the sales pipeline.

Quick answer

ABC Trainerize is the best CRM for personal trainers in 2026 because one app handles client programs, client tags, appointments and session packs, with a free plan for 1 client and Grow at $9 a month. Everfit suits new coaches on a budget with a forever free plan for up to 5 clients, and PT Distinction suits trainers who sell packages, with payments and scheduled SMS on its $19.90 Basic plan. Trainers who mostly need a sales pipeline can use the free plans of HubSpot CRM or Zoho CRM; prices checked as of November 2026.

This list is for personal trainers and coaches who need one place to keep client records, book sessions, deliver programs and get paid. We compared documented features and published prices for 10 tools: seven built for fitness and two general CRMs that trainers use for lead follow-up. Each tool is scored on features, ease of use and value. Prices are the cheapest paid plan in US dollars as shown on the vendor's pricing page on the date we checked; where the page showed another currency or no price, the price is marked pending. Most trainer apps price by the number of active clients, so check the client cap next to each price.

By the numbers

Shortlist scores

  1. 1ABC TrainerizeIndependent trainers who want programs, client management and bookings in one app8.8
  2. 2EverfitNew coaches who want a free plan for up to 5 clients8.7
  3. 3PT DistinctionTrainers who want SMS, email automation and package sales on the cheapest plan8.5
  4. 4TrueCoachTrainers who mainly deliver workout programs online8.4
  5. 5My PT HubTrainers who want unlimited clients on one mid-priced plan8.3
  6. 6KahunasOnline coaches who want to pay only for active clients8.2
  7. 7MindbodyTrainers with a studio who want new clients from a booking marketplace7.9
  8. 8Exercise.comTrainers and gyms that want a custom-branded app and sell online programs7.6
  9. 9HubSpot CRMTrainers focused on lead follow-up and email marketing rather than programming7.6
  10. 10Zoho CRMTrainers who want a free CRM for a small team7.4

How the scores work

Each product is rated out of 10 on the same three criteria, then ranked by the weighted total. Scores compare documented features and published prices, not hands-on testing.

  • 35%Features
  • 35%Ease of use
  • 30%Value

Read the scoring method

  1. No. 1, our pick

    ABC Trainerize

    Personal training app and client management platform for online, in-person and hybrid coaching, owned by ABC Fitness.

    8.8of 10

    Best for Independent trainers who want programs, client management and bookings in one app

    Features
    9.1
    Ease of use
    8.6
    Value
    8.6

    Price

    Free Basic plan for 1 client; Grow $9 per month for 2 clients; Pro from $23 per month for 5 clients; Studio Plus from $248 per month

    Quoted from the ABC Trainerize pricing page on November 12, 2026: Number of client seats included: 2 $ 9 / month

    ABC Trainerize ranks first because it covers most of what a trainer needs a CRM for, inside one client app. The free Basic plan holds one coaching client, Grow costs $9 a month for two seats and adds the AI Workout Builder, custom programs and meal and macro tracking, and Pro starts at $23 a month for five clients and scales to 200. The plan comparison lists client tags, appointments, classes, calendar sync, consultation forms, session packs and product sales, and Trainerize separates coaching seats from basic seats that only book and buy. Integrations include Garmin, Fitbit, MyFitnessPal, Zapier and MindBody. The catch is that integrated Stripe payments, the Business add-on for prospect scheduling and trial products, and video coaching cost extra on Grow and Pro, so a full setup costs more than the headline tier. Studio Plus bundles those add-ons from $248 a month.

    Strengths

    • +Free plan and a $9 Grow tier make it cheap to start
    • +Pricing page states all prices are in USD
    • +Session packs, appointments, classes and calendar sync are in the plan comparison

    Drawbacks

    • −Stripe Integrated Payments, Business and Video Coaching are add-ons on Grow and Pro
    • −Free plan support is limited to the help center and on-demand webinars
    • −Studio Plus jumps to $248 a month for 500 or more clients
    Free plan
    Basic, 1 coaching client
    Cheapest paid plan
    Grow, $9 a month, 2 client seats
    Pro range
    5 to 200 clients, from $23 a month
    Add-ons
    Payments, Business, Video Coaching, Advanced Nutrition, Custom Branded App

    Visit trainerize.com|See the ABC Trainerize profile

  2. No. 2

    Everfit

    Coaching platform for online and hybrid trainers with a forever free plan and per-client pricing on paid tiers.

    8.7of 10

    Best for New coaches who want a free plan for up to 5 clients

    Features
    8.7
    Ease of use
    8.4
    Value
    9.0

    Price

    Free Starter plan for up to 5 clients; Pro from $19 per month billed monthly ($16 billed annually); Studio from $105 per month

    Quoted from the Everfit pricing page on November 12, 2026: 5 clients - $3.8 / client $19

    Everfit is the strongest free option for trainers building a client list. Starter is free forever for up to five clients and includes a custom exercise library, workout builder, progress photos and metrics, tasks with reminders, inbox messaging and client and coach apps for iOS and Android. Pro starts at $19 a month billed monthly for five clients and climbs by client band, reaching $290 for 300 clients. It adds booking and scheduling, habit coaching, forms and questionnaires, a food journal with macro tracking, basic meal plans, saved responses and AI drafts for message replies. Pro's feature list also includes custom branding, community forums and team member management, and Studio, from $105 a month for 50 clients, is aimed at studios and gyms scaling digital programs and teams. Annual billing takes off the equivalent of two months. Everfit ranks just behind Trainerize because Trainerize lists session packs and product sales in its plan comparison, while Everfit's scheduling only starts on a paid tier.

    Strengths

    • +Free plan covers 5 clients, more than most rivals
    • +Per-client price falls as you grow, to $0.97 per client at 300 clients on monthly Pro
    • +Annual billing gives 2 months free

    Drawbacks

    • −Price rises with every client band, so costs change as you grow
    • −Booking and scheduling are not on the free plan
    • −Studio starts at $105 a month for 50 clients
    Free plan
    Starter, up to 5 clients
    Pro
    From $19 a month monthly, $16 annually
    Studio
    From $105 a month for 50 clients
    Annual discount
    2 months free

    Visit everfit.io|See the Everfit profile

  3. No. 3

    PT Distinction

    Personal trainer software with programming, nutrition, assessments, automated messaging and package sales on every plan.

    8.5of 10

    Best for Trainers who want SMS, email automation and package sales on the cheapest plan

    Features
    8.8
    Ease of use
    8.0
    Value
    8.6

    Price

    Basic $19.90 per month with 3 clients; Pro $59.90 with 25 clients; Master $89.90 with 50 clients; extra clients billed per month

    Quoted from the PT Distinction pricing page on November 12, 2026: Basic $19 . 90 USD Per month Includes 3 clients

    PT Distinction puts its whole feature set on every plan, which makes it a strong CRM for trainers who sell packages and follow up by text. Basic costs $19.90 a month with three clients and already includes the AI Program Builder, nutrition coaching with an AI meal planner, assessments, group training, in-app messaging, scheduled email and SMS, automated workflows, habits, client technique reviews and the ability to sell packages and take payments. Pro at $59.90 includes 25 clients and Master at $89.90 includes 50, and both add custom branded iOS and Android apps and website integration. Extra clients are free for their first month and then cost $6.00, $2.40 or $1.60 a month depending on the plan, so Basic gets expensive past a handful of clients. There is no free plan, but the 1-month trial can be cancelled without charge and there is no minimum term.

    Strengths

    • +Feature list is the same on every tier, so Basic is not stripped down
    • +Prices are published in USD with no minimum term
    • +1-month free trial

    Drawbacks

    • −No free plan
    • −Basic includes only 3 clients and extra clients cost $6.00 each per month
    • −Custom branded apps start on Pro at $59.90
    Cheapest plan
    Basic, $19.90 a month, 3 clients
    Pro
    $59.90 a month, 25 clients
    Master
    $89.90 a month, 50 clients
    Free trial
    1 month

    Visit ptdistinction.com|See the PT Distinction profile

  4. No. 4

    TrueCoach

    Online coaching software for personal trainers focused on program delivery, client tracking and messaging.

    8.4of 10

    Best for Trainers who mainly deliver workout programs online

    Features
    8.0
    Ease of use
    9.0
    Value
    8.0

    Price

    Starter $26.34 per month for up to 5 active clients; Standard $57.99 for up to 20; Pro $136.99 for up to 50; 14-day free trial

    Quoted from the TrueCoach pricing page on November 12, 2026: The Starter Plan $26.34/mo

    TrueCoach is built around program delivery, and its pricing page keeps the plan list short. Starter costs $26.34 a month for up to five active clients and includes the drag and drop workout builder, workout templates, a 3,000+ exercise video library, a client management tracker, a client dashboard, in-app messaging, MyFitnessPal nutrition and habit tracking, and free automated payments. Standard at $57.99 covers 20 clients and adds public coach profiles, wearable data from Apple, Garmin and WHOOP, a custom-branded app and Zapier automations. Pro at $136.99 raises the cap to 50 clients, and TrueCoach asks larger businesses to email for pricing. The pricing page does not list appointment booking or session scheduling, so trainers who run most sessions in person may need a separate calendar tool. Every plan has a 14-day free trial with no credit card.

    Strengths

    • +Prices are stated in USD
    • +14-day free trial with no credit card
    • +Payments are listed on the Starter plan

    Drawbacks

    • −No free plan
    • −Starter caps you at 5 active clients
    • −No booking or scheduling listed on the pricing page
    Starter
    $26.34 a month, up to 5 active clients
    Standard
    $57.99 a month, up to 20 active clients
    Pro
    $136.99 a month, up to 50 active clients
    Free trial
    14 days

    Visit truecoach.co|See the TrueCoach profile

  5. No. 5

    My PT Hub

    Personal training software with client management, bookings, nutrition, habits and payment processing.

    8.3of 10

    Best for Trainers who want unlimited clients on one mid-priced plan

    Features
    8.4
    Ease of use
    8.2
    Value
    8.2

    Price

    See vendor pricing (USD check pending); free Lite plan for 1 client and paid Starter, Premium and Ultimate plans

    We could not confirm a US price yet. Check the My PT Hub pricing page.

    My PT Hub fits trainers who want to stop counting clients. The free Lite plan holds one client with ten workouts and ten nutrition plans. Starter adds payment processing, 1-to-1 bookings, habit coaching, metrics and progress photos and chat for three clients. Premium is the plan most trainers should compare: it lifts limits to unlimited clients, workouts and nutrition plans, and adds the AI workout builder, nutrition AI, group bookings, classes and live streams, automated client check-ins, scheduled messaging and program compliance tracking. Ultimate includes five additional trainers and concierge support. The pricing page served euro prices to us, so we could not confirm a USD figure and the price is marked pending. Branded apps, extra trainers and Zapier are sold as add-ons on the lower plans.

    Strengths

    • +Free plan for a first client
    • +Premium removes client caps
    • +30-day free trial without card details

    Drawbacks

    • −Pricing page did not show USD from our location
    • −Starter covers only 3 clients
    • −Branded app, extra trainers and Zapier are paid add-ons on Starter and Premium
    Free plan
    Lite, 1 client
    Starter
    3 clients, bookings and payments
    Premium
    Unlimited clients
    Free trial
    30 days

    Visit mypthub.net|See the My PT Hub profile

  6. No. 6

    Kahunas

    Online coaching platform priced per seat, with check-ins, nutrition, payments and leads in one workspace.

    8.2of 10

    Best for Online coaches who want to pay only for active clients

    Features
    8.4
    Ease of use
    7.8
    Value
    8.5

    Price

    $5.00 per seat per month for 3 to 24 seats, falling to $2.50 at 25 seats and $0.50 at 1,000+; yearly billing takes 20% off

    Quoted from the Kahunas pricing page on November 12, 2026: 3–24 seats Monthly $5.00

    Kahunas prices by seat, and a seat is an active client or a team member who is not archived. The owner never takes a seat and neither do leads. From 3 to 24 seats it costs $5.00 per seat a month, so three clients cost $15, and the per seat price drops to $2.50 at 25 seats, $1.50 at 100 and $0.50 at 1,000. Yearly billing takes 20% off. The first tier already includes the workout builder, nutrition plans, check-in forms, habit tracking, client messaging, payments and packages, wearables, a content library and a calendar. Leads, automations, recipes and Zapier and Make integrations are added at 25 seats, and team seats at 50. Clients pay through your own Stripe or PayPal account and Kahunas takes no commission. Every business gets 250 AI credits a month. It ranks below My PT Hub because its sales pipeline tools wait until 25 seats.

    Strengths

    • +Leads do not take a seat
    • +Kahunas takes no cut of client payments
    • +Bills the cheaper larger plan automatically when it costs less

    Drawbacks

    • −No free plan
    • −Leads and automations need at least 25 seats
    • −Card required to start the 14-day trial
    Price per seat
    $5.00 a month for 3 to 24 seats
    Yearly discount
    20%
    Commission on sales
    0%
    Free trial
    14 days

    Visit kahunas.io|See the Kahunas profile

  7. No. 7

    Mindbody

    Booking, payments and marketing software for fitness and wellness businesses, with a consumer booking app.

    7.9of 10

    Best for Trainers with a studio who want new clients from a booking marketplace

    Features
    8.9
    Ease of use
    7.4
    Value
    7.2

    Price

    Starter from $79 per month per location in North America and Asia; Accelerate and Ultimate by quote

    Quoted from the Mindbody pricing page on November 12, 2026: Starting at $79 USD/month (North America and Asia)

    Mindbody is a business management system first, and it suits trainers who run a studio or a busy appointment book more than online coaches. Starter costs from $79 a month per location in North America and Asia and covers management tools, integrated payments, branded website booking widgets, a business website and a listing on the Mindbody app, which the company says reaches more than 3 million monthly shoppers. Every plan includes unlimited users. Accelerate adds advanced reporting, resource management and promo codes, and Ultimate adds automated email and text campaigns, a built-in sales pipeline and a lead management dashboard. Mindbody Payments charges a rate plus $0.10 to $0.30 per transaction. Mindbody does not list workout programming or a coaching app in these plans, and ABC Trainerize lists an integration with MindBody, so trainers who deliver programs can connect the two.

    Strengths

    • +Marketplace listing can bring in new clients
    • +No extra charge for more staff logins
    • +Starter includes a business website with booking built in

    Drawbacks

    • −No workout programming or client training app in the plans
    • −Lead management sits on the top Ultimate plan
    • −Card processing fees of $0.10 to $0.30 per transaction apply on top of the rate
    Starting price
    $79 a month per location (North America and Asia)
    Users
    Unlimited on every plan
    Lead management
    Ultimate plan
    Marketplace
    Listing on the Mindbody app

    Visit mindbodyonline.com|See the Mindbody profile

  8. No. 8

    Exercise.com

    All-in-one fitness business platform with CRM, booking, payments, workout delivery and custom-branded apps.

    7.6of 10

    Best for Trainers and gyms that want a custom-branded app and sell online programs

    Features
    8.8
    Ease of use
    7.2
    Value
    6.8

    Price

    See vendor pricing (USD check pending); pricing after a demo

    We could not confirm a US price yet. Check the Exercise.com pricing page.

    Exercise.com, which its site now brands as Daxko Exercise, is the most complete platform on this list for a trainer who runs a business rather than a client roster. Its product menu lists a CRM with assessments and leads, email, SMS and push notifications, sales funnels and websites on the marketing side, check-ins, booking, member and staff management and e-sign waivers on the operations side, and a workout plan creator, logger, exercise library, leaderboards and habit tracking for training. Online sales cover workout plans, groups, livestreams, challenges and digital products, and payments include invoicing, trainer commissions, account balances, payment splitting and POS. Custom-branded apps are a core product. The downside is cost visibility: Exercise.com does not publish prices and asks you to book a demo, so we could not confirm a USD figure. For a solo trainer the breadth is more than most need.

    Strengths

    • +Covers in-person and online business in one platform
    • +Trainer commissions and payment splitting for teams
    • +Custom-branded apps listed as a core product

    Drawbacks

    • −No published prices
    • −Demo required before you can see pricing
    • −Broader than a solo trainer usually needs
    Pricing
    By demo
    CRM tools
    Leads, assessments, email, SMS, push
    Online sales
    Workout plans, groups, challenges, livestreams
    Branding
    Custom-branded apps

    Visit exercise.com|See the Exercise.com profile

  9. No. 9

    HubSpot CRM

    General purpose CRM with a free plan for contacts, companies, deals and activity tracking.

    7.6of 10

    Best for Trainers focused on lead follow-up and email marketing rather than programming

    Features
    6.8
    Ease of use
    8.2
    Value
    7.8

    Price

    See vendor pricing (USD check pending); free plan available, Starter priced per seat

    We could not confirm a US price yet. Check the HubSpot CRM pricing page.

    HubSpot CRM is here for trainers whose bottleneck is sales, not programming. The free plan gives a unified view of contacts, company and deal management, activity tracking, ticket routing, two-way data sync with dozens of apps and the Breeze Assistant for AI help. Starter adds email and in-app chat support, targeted email campaigns, calling, website chat, segments and AI meeting recording and transcription, priced per seat. That makes it a good place to track consultation requests, trial sessions and renewals as a sales pipeline. It does nothing for training itself: there is no workout builder, client app, habit tracking or package scheduling, so trainers would pair it with a coaching app. The pricing page showed euro prices from our location, so the paid price is marked pending.

    Strengths

    • +Permanent free plan
    • +Strong pipeline view for tracking leads to paying clients
    • +Two-way data sync with dozens of apps

    Drawbacks

    • −No workout programming, session booking for clients or habit tracking
    • −Pricing page did not show USD from our location
    • −Not built for fitness, so packages and sessions need workarounds
    Free plan
    Yes
    Paid tiers
    Starter, Professional, Enterprise
    Billing
    Per seat
    Built for fitness
    No

    Visit hubspot.com|See the HubSpot CRM profile

  10. No. 10

    Zoho CRM

    General purpose CRM with a free edition for 3 users and paid editions with workflows, cadences and AI.

    7.4of 10

    Best for Trainers who want a free CRM for a small team

    Features
    6.8
    Ease of use
    7.6
    Value
    8.0

    Price

    See vendor pricing (USD check pending); free edition for 3 users, paid Standard, Professional and Enterprise per user

    We could not confirm a US price yet. Check the Zoho CRM pricing page.

    Zoho CRM is a general sales CRM, and it earns a place for its free edition, which Zoho describes as free forever for three users with leads, deals, workflows, reports and a mobile app. A trainer with one or two assistants could run inquiries, consultations and renewals in it at no cost. Standard adds workflows and assignment rules, AI agents, cadences for multichannel lead follow-up, custom reports and dashboards and sales forecasting, and Professional adds CPQ, inventory management, invoices and process automation. None of this is built for fitness: there are no workout programs, client apps, habit tracking or session packs, so trainers would run it alongside a coaching tool. The pricing page loaded without USD figures for us, so the paid price is marked pending. Choose it over HubSpot if you want cadences and more users on the free tier.

    Strengths

    • +Free forever for 3 users
    • +Cadences suit automated follow-up of trial clients
    • +Price list offers a USD currency option

    Drawbacks

    • −No fitness features such as programs, habits or session packs
    • −Paid USD price could not be confirmed from our location
    • −Setup takes more configuration than a fitness app
    Free edition
    Up to 3 users
    Paid editions
    Standard, Professional, Enterprise
    Billing
    Per user
    Built for fitness
    No

    Visit zoho.com|See the Zoho CRM profile

What to check before you buy

Decide what you mean by CRM

For most trainers a CRM means client records, progress, bookings and payments, which fitness apps such as ABC Trainerize, Everfit and PT Distinction cover. If your real problem is converting inquiries into paying clients, a sales CRM such as HubSpot CRM or Zoho CRM gives you a pipeline but no training tools.

Check the client cap behind each price

Trainer software is usually priced by active clients. ABC Trainerize Grow covers 2 clients for $9, Everfit Pro starts at 5 clients for $19, PT Distinction Basic includes 3 clients for $19.90 and TrueCoach Starter covers 5 for $26.34. Kahunas charges $5.00 per seat, and My PT Hub Premium lists unlimited clients.

Look at how payments work

PT Distinction lists package sales and payments on every plan, TrueCoach lists free automated payments, and Kahunas takes 0% commission through your own Stripe or PayPal account. ABC Trainerize sells Stripe Integrated Payments as an add-on below Studio Plus, and Mindbody charges a rate plus $0.10 to $0.30 per transaction.

Match booking tools to how you train

In-person trainers need appointment booking and session packs. My PT Hub includes 1-to-1 bookings on Starter, Everfit adds booking on Pro and ABC Trainerize lists appointments and session packs. TrueCoach does not list booking on its pricing page, so it suits program-first online coaching.

Use the free plans and trials

ABC Trainerize, Everfit and My PT Hub have free plans, and HubSpot CRM and Zoho CRM have free CRM tiers. PT Distinction gives a 1-month trial, My PT Hub 30 days, TrueCoach 14 days without a card and Kahunas 14 days with a card.

Common questions

What is the best CRM for personal trainers?
ABC Trainerize is the best CRM for personal trainers in 2026. Its free plan covers 1 client, Grow costs $9 a month for 2 clients, and its plan comparison lists client tags, appointments, classes and session packs alongside workout programs.
Is there a free CRM for personal trainers?
Yes. Everfit's Starter plan is free forever for up to 5 clients, ABC Trainerize has a free plan for 1 client and My PT Hub's Lite plan is free for 1 client. Zoho CRM's free edition covers 3 users but has no training features.
How much does personal trainer software cost?
Most plans for a solo trainer cost $9 to $30 a month. ABC Trainerize Grow is $9, Everfit Pro starts at $19, PT Distinction Basic is $19.90 and TrueCoach Starter is $26.34, each with a client cap.
Can I use HubSpot as a CRM for personal training?
Yes, for leads and sales, but not for training. HubSpot CRM's free plan manages contacts and deals, but it has no workout builder, client app or session packs, so trainers pair it with a coaching app.
Which personal trainer app lets clients pay inside the app?
PT Distinction lets you sell packages and take payments on every plan, from $19.90 a month. TrueCoach lists free automated payments, Kahunas takes 0% commission through your own Stripe or PayPal account, and ABC Trainerize sells integrated Stripe payments as an add-on.
What software do personal training studios use?
Studios often use Mindbody, from $79 a month per location in North America and Asia, for booking, payments and a listing on the Mindbody app. Exercise.com adds trainer commissions and custom-branded apps but prices by demo.

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