A PT Distinction alternative with the client app included from day one.
PT Distinction prices in tiers with a per-client overage fee once you cross the cap, and gates its custom-branded app behind the Pro tier. TrainerPanel is flat, and the client app ships on Pro from day one.
Every PT Distinction tier above also adds a per-client overage fee once you cross its cap. TrainerPanel Pro has no cap and no overage — $79/mo ($69/mo billed annually) either way.
PT Distinction charges a base fee per tier — Basic $19.90/mo, Pro $59.90/mo, Master $89.90/mo — plus a per-client overage fee once your roster crosses that tier's cap, and its custom-branded app is only included from Pro upward. TrainerPanel Pro is flat at $79/mo ($69/mo billed annually): no per-client fee, and the Coach App for Clients ships from day one.
Three tiers and an overage rate, or one flat price
PT Distinction's published pricing, checked 2026-07-17, alongside TrainerPanel's flat plan. PT Distinction figures below are the base monthly fee before any per-client overage.
| Plan | Monthly price | Client cap | Per-client overage | Branded / co-branded app |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PT Distinction Basic | $19.90/mo | Up to 3 clients | +$6.00/client | Not included (unbranded app only) |
| PT Distinction Pro | $59.90/mo | Up to 25 clients | +$2.40/client | Included |
| PT Distinction Master | $89.90/mo | Up to 50 clients | +$1.60/client | Included |
| TrainerPanel Pro | $79/mo ($69/mo annual) | No cap tied to price | None | Included from day one |
PT Distinction figures from its published pricing page, checked 2026-07-17 (also cross-checked against Capterra and G2 listings). PT Distinction also offers a free version and a 1-month free trial, and states the per-client overage model plainly on its own pricing page — no hidden fees claimed. TrainerPanel also offers Studio at $179/mo ($149/mo annual) on the same flat, no-per-client-fee model, for larger teams.
The branded app is gated behind Pro on PT Distinction. Basic ($19.90/mo) ships a working app, but it isn't custom-branded. You need PT Distinction's Pro tier ($59.90/mo, 25-client cap) or higher before the custom-branded app turns on. TrainerPanel's co-branded Coach App for Clients is included on Pro — TrainerPanel's own base paid tier — from day one, with no separate app tier to reach.
When PT Distinction might still be the right call
If you're a genuine solo trainer with one or two clients, don't need a branded app, and want the lowest possible paid entry point with a pricing model you can map out in your head, PT Distinction's Basic tier — $19.90/mo for up to 3 clients before the $6.00/client overage kicks in — is a straightforward, transparent option. It also comes with a 1-month free trial and a free version to test first.
If a free tier matters more than anything else at that size, TrainerPanel's Starter plan covers the same small-roster case for free — up to 3 clients, no card required — so it's worth comparing both before you pay for either.
What TrainerPanel adds
No tier chart to check before you take on your next client, and no overage line to add up at the end of the month.
The client app, from your first paid plan
The co-branded Coach App for Clients is included on Pro — TrainerPanel's base paid tier — from day one. No separate tier to unlock it, the way PT Distinction gates its branded app behind Pro.
No per-client math to track
Pro is $79/mo ($69/mo billed annually); Studio is $179/mo ($149/mo annually). Flat either way — no overage rate, and no tier tied to how many clients you have.
Payments without a forced cut
Pay Pro is free, with no cut of your payments — standard Stripe processing fees still apply. Pay Go is available if you'd rather pass on a cost: 2.50% handling plus processor fees.
Everything else, in the same plan
Programs, sessions, storefront and courses are part of your plan, not separate purchases to negotiate on top of a tier.
PT Distinction vs TrainerPanel, answered
Stop doing per-client math
One flat price, the client app included from day one, and nothing extra to unlock as your roster grows. Start free — no card required.
No credit card required. Cancel anytime. PT Distinction pricing published and checked 2026-07-17.