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COMPARE NFORGE TO ANY COMPETITOR
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We built NForge because every fitness platform either charges monthly fees, limits your clients, or makes you choose between personal training tools and live classes. See exactly how we compare.

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EVERY PLATFORM AT A GLANCE

NForge is the only platform that combines personal training management and live online classes at zero monthly cost. Here is how every competitor stacks up.

NFORGEvsTrainerize

Monthly fee

Free$0-275+/mo

Client limit

Unlimited1-200+ (tiered)

Free tier clients

Unlimited1

AI programme generation

Workout + nutrition, freeWorkout; meals in paid add-on

AI safety review

Every plan — code + AI + youNo

Nutrition builder

YesAdd-on ($20-45/mo)

Live video classes

Built-in (50)Add-on ($10/mo, ≤49)

In-person class booking

Built-inYes

Memberships & session credits

Built-inSession packs

Marketplace & public storefront

Free — directory + plan salesTrainerize.me storefront

Auto invoicing

YesAdd-on ($10/mo)

Transaction fee

7.9% all-in$10/mo add-on + Stripe

Add-on fees

None$10-45/mo each

Per-client fees

NoneTier-based

Client needs app

NoYes
NFORGEvsTrueCoach

Monthly fee

Free$30-165/mo

Client limit

Unlimited5-50+

Free tier clients

UnlimitedNone

AI programme generation

Workout + nutrition, freeBasic workout AI

AI safety review

Every plan — code + AI + youNo

Nutrition builder

YesVia MyFitnessPal

Live video classes

Built-in (50)No

In-person class booking

Built-inNo

Memberships & session credits

Built-inNo

Marketplace & public storefront

Free — directory + plan salesApply-only profile

Auto invoicing

YesYes (5% fee)

Transaction fee

7.9% all-in5% + Stripe

Add-on fees

NoneNone (tier-gated)

Per-client fees

NoneTier-based

Client needs app

NoYes
NFORGEvsPT Distinction

Monthly fee

Free$19.90-89.90/mo

Client limit

Unlimited3-50+

Free tier clients

UnlimitedNone

AI programme generation

Workout + nutrition, freeWorkout + meals

AI safety review

Every plan — code + AI + youNo

Nutrition builder

YesYes

Live video classes

Built-in (50)No

In-person class booking

Built-inNo

Memberships & session credits

Built-inNo

Marketplace & public storefront

Free — directory + plan salesNo

Auto invoicing

YesOwn Stripe/PayPal

Transaction fee

7.9% all-inOwn Stripe/PayPal

Add-on fees

NoneNone

Per-client fees

None$1.60-6/client

Client needs app

NoApp or web portal
NFORGEvsEverfit

Monthly fee

Free$19-105+/mo

Client limit

Unlimited5-500+

Free tier clients

Unlimited5

AI programme generation

Workout + nutrition, freeWorkout; meals in paid add-on

AI safety review

Every plan — code + AI + youNo

Nutrition builder

YesAdd-on ($33-39/mo)

Live video classes

Built-in (50)No

In-person class booking

Built-inNo

Memberships & session credits

Built-inPackages (add-on)

Marketplace & public storefront

Free — directory + plan salesNo

Auto invoicing

YesAdd-on ($9/mo)

Transaction fee

7.9% all-in$9/mo add-on + Stripe

Add-on fees

None$8-39/mo each

Per-client fees

NoneTier-based

Client needs app

NoYes
NFORGEvsMy PT Hub

Monthly fee

Free£20-199/mo

Client limit

Unlimited3-Unlimited by tier

Free tier clients

UnlimitedNone

AI programme generation

Workout + nutrition, freeCheck-in feedback only

AI safety review

Every plan — code + AI + youNo

Nutrition builder

YesYes

Live video classes

Built-in (50)Via Zoom/FB Live

In-person class booking

Built-inBookings + packages

Memberships & session credits

Built-inPackages

Marketplace & public storefront

Free — directory + plan salesShopfront, no directory

Auto invoicing

YesYes

Transaction fee

7.9% all-inStripe fees

Add-on fees

None£9-125/mo each

Per-client fees

NoneNone (Premium+)

Client needs app

NoYes
NFORGEvsTrainerFu

Monthly fee

Free$29+/mo

Client limit

Unlimited2-250+

Free tier clients

Unlimited2

AI programme generation

Workout + nutrition, freeNo

AI safety review

Every plan — code + AI + youNo

Nutrition builder

YesVia MFP

Live video classes

Built-in (50)No

In-person class booking

Built-inBasic scheduling

Memberships & session credits

Built-inNo

Marketplace & public storefront

Free — directory + plan salesNo

Auto invoicing

YesYes

Transaction fee

7.9% all-inStripe fees

Add-on fees

None+$75/mo (branding)

Per-client fees

NoneTier-based

Client needs app

NoYes

Prices sourced from competitor websites as of July 2026. Actual costs may vary by region, plan configuration, and add-ons. NForge's 7.9% transaction fee includes all payment processing — there are no additional Stripe fees passed to the trainer.

Category 1

VS PERSONAL TRAINING SOFTWARE

Personal training software handles workout programming, nutrition, and client management. NForge does all of that — and adds Forge AI programme generation, live classes online and in person, and a public marketplace where new clients find you. Free.

Trainerize

Monthly fee

$0-275+/mo

Client limit

1-200+ (tiered)

With NForge

Free · Unlimited

TrueCoach

Monthly fee

$30-165/mo

Client limit

5-50+

With NForge

Free · Unlimited

PT Distinction

Monthly fee

$19.90-89.90/mo

Client limit

3-50+

With NForge

Free · Unlimited

Everfit

Monthly fee

$19-105+/mo

Client limit

5-500+

With NForge

Free · Unlimited

My PT Hub

Monthly fee

£20-199/mo

Client limit

3-Unlimited by tier

With NForge

Free · Unlimited

TrainerFu

Monthly fee

$29+/mo

Client limit

2-250+

With NForge

Free · Unlimited

Category 2

VS STUDIO SOFTWARE

Studio software handles class scheduling, booking, and a consumer marketplace. NForge covers those — classes online and in person, memberships with session credits, a free public marketplace — and adds the personal training tools studio software has never had.

Momence

Monthly fee

$0-199+/mo

Client limit

Unlimited

With NForge

Free · Unlimited

Mindbody

Monthly fee

$99-699+/mo

Client limit

Unlimited

With NForge

Free · Unlimited

Arketa

Monthly fee

$49-124+/mo

Client limit

Varies

With NForge

Free · Unlimited

THE ONLY PLATFORM IN BOTH CATEGORIES

The fitness software market has been split into two categories for a decade. PT Software handles programming. Studio Software handles classes and owns the marketplace where clients find you. NForge is the only platform that combines both — programme building with Forge AI on one side, classes online and in person plus a free public marketplace on the other — and it costs nothing monthly.

PT SOFTWARE

Trainerize, TrueCoach, PT Distinction, Everfit, My PT Hub, TrainerFu

Workouts, nutrition, client management

NFORGE

Both categories. Zero monthly fees.

STUDIO SOFTWARE

Momence, Mindbody, Arketa

Class scheduling, booking, POS

“This is not a compromise between two categories. It is a new category entirely.”

COMPARISON FAQ

What is the best free personal trainer software?
NForge is the only fully-featured personal trainer software with no monthly fee. It includes unlimited clients, safety-reviewed AI programme generation (Forge AI), a workout programme builder, nutrition planner with automatic macro calculations, live HD video classes for up to 50 participants, in-person class booking with session-credit memberships, a public marketplace with coach storefronts, automated invoicing, and multi-currency support. The only cost is 7.9% when your clients pay you through the platform — if you earn nothing, you pay nothing.
Is there a free alternative to Trainerize?
Yes. NForge offers everything Trainerize charges for — workout programming, nutrition planning, live video, payments, and a public storefront — completely free. On Trainerize those stack up: a tier subscription plus $10/mo for payments, $20-45/mo for nutrition (where its AI meal planner lives), and $10/mo for video. NForge has no add-on fees, no client caps, and no tier-based pricing; its AI generates workout AND nutrition with a safety review. You only pay 7.9% when you get paid.
Can NForge replace Momence or Mindbody?
For independent trainers and small studio owners who run classes and coach individual clients, yes. NForge combines personal training tools (workout programming, nutrition, Forge AI) with classes online and in person, session-credit memberships, and a commission-free marketplace. Momence's usable tiers run $60-199+/month plus processing, and Mindbody starts at $99/month per location plus a 20% commission on marketplace-acquired clients. NForge is free. However, NForge is designed for fitness professionals, not large multi-location studio chains with POS and front-desk needs.
How does the 7.9% fee compare to monthly subscriptions?
NForge's 7.9% transaction fee is all-inclusive — it covers the platform and payment processing. There are no monthly fees on top. For a trainer earning $3,000/month, NForge costs $237 total. A feature-matched Trainerize setup (tier subscription plus nutrition, video, and payment add-ons) runs $63-130+/month in fixed costs before Stripe fees, regardless of earnings. The breakeven point depends on your revenue — but on quiet months, NForge costs nothing.
Does NForge have live video classes?
Yes. NForge includes built-in HD video for up to 50 participants per class. Schedule a class, set a price, share the booking link, and clients join directly via their browser — no separate app or Zoom subscription needed. Payments are collected automatically at booking, and payouts arrive within 24 hours. TrueCoach, PT Distinction, Everfit, and TrainerFu include no live video at all; Trainerize charges a $10/mo add-on; My PT Hub, Momence, and Arketa rely on Zoom.

ONE PLATFORM. BOTH PILLARS.
ZERO MONTHLY FEES.

Personal training, classes online and in person, Forge AI programme generation, and a public marketplace — in the same free platform.

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