HOW WE COMPARE
Calisto Pro vs Trainerize & TrueCoach
Trainerize and TrueCoach are workout programming tools. Calisto is a complete coaching platform: programming, scheduling, payments, client portals, video conferencing, marketing, and 71 native products. Core carries no additional cost. Commerce is a 1% revenue share. Every other suite is priced per app in the Marketplace.
- Coaching at Training
Feature by feature
Calisto Pro beside TrueCoach
- 19 Only in Calisto Pro
- 4 In both
| 23 feature | Calisto Pro | TrueCoach |
|---|---|---|
| Workout & Program Builder | Oo | Oo |
| Client Progress Tracking | Oo | Oo |
| In-App Messaging | Oo | Oo |
| Online Scheduling & Booking (No Acuity Required) | Oo | Hindi |
| Native Video Conferencing (No Zoom Required) | Oo | Hindi |
| 75 Payment Gateways (Your Choice) | Oo | Hindi |
| Recurring Revenue & Memberships | Oo | Hindi |
| Package & Session Bundling | Oo | Hindi |
| Client Portal with Document Vault | Oo | Hindi |
| Proposal Builder (Coaching Packages) | Oo | Hindi |
| E-Signatures for Waivers & Contracts | Oo | Hindi |
| Marketing Automation & Lead Nurture | Oo | Hindi |
| Referral & Affiliate Program (Circle) | Oo | Hindi |
| Native VoIP Calling | Oo | Hindi |
| Omnichannel Messaging (WhatsApp, SMS, Email) | Oo | Hindi |
| Group Class Booking & Capacity | Oo | Hindi |
| Nutrition Planning & Meal Tracking | Oo | Hindi |
| Habit Tracking & Accountability | Oo | Oo |
| Coach Training LMS (University) | Oo | Hindi |
| TV Display (Gym Signage) | Oo | Hindi |
| Event Ticketing (Workshops, Retreats) | Oo | Hindi |
| Accounting Sync (QuickBooks, Xero) | Oo | Hindi |
| CRM & Contact Management | Oo | Hindi |
What replaces it
What runs coaching & training on Calisto
The apps that take over from TrueCoach, each in the words coaching & training businesses use.
- Mga rekords ng kliyenteCalisto Registry
- Pagplano at pag-reserbaCalisto Bookings
- OtomatikoCalisto Automations
- Pagtatatag ng negosyoCalisto Purview
- Estándar ng pagtuturoCalisto Blueprint
- Coach schedulingCalisto Workforce
- Mga package at programaCalisto Catalog
- PagbabayadCalisto Payments
- Pipeline ng bentaCalisto Deals
- Presyo ng mga packageCalisto Pulse
- ProposalsCalisto Proposals
- Kasunduan at mga signatureCalisto Sign
Programming apps vs. a complete coaching platform
| The Old Way | The Calisto Way | |
|---|---|---|
| Workout programming | Core feature | Ops, task-based delivery |
| Client tracking | Basic metrics | Universal contacts, full history |
| Scheduling & booking | Trainerize only (basic) | Pulse, native booking |
| Payment collection | Stripe-only (limited) | 75 gateways, you choose |
| Client portal | App-only (no web) | Navigator, full self-service |
| Video sessions | Third-party (Zoom) | Calisto Meet, native |
| Marketing automation | Not available | Studio, full omnichannel |
| E-signatures | Not available | Calisto Sign, included |
| Referral program | Not available | Circle, included |
| Business training | Not available | University, included |
What moves
Bringing your data from TrueCoach
Your data is read in your own browser and sent to your Calisto account. Calisto never sees your login for the old system.
From an export file
Export your data from TrueCoach and drop the file in. It is read in your browser and mapped onto Calisto.
Mga Klien
Importadong datos ng mga kliyente
Programs
Ang mga datos ng na-import na mga programa
Mga Eserbisyo
Nilatag na datos ng mga workout
PRICING TRANSPARENCY
1% of revenue on Commerce. Core is included.
Trainerize charges $5-30/month per client with feature gating across tiers. TrueCoach charges $19-99/month with client caps. Calisto is free to set up. Core carries no additional cost. Commerce is a 1% revenue share. Every other suite is priced per app in the Marketplace. No per-client fees, no feature gating, no artificial limits.
Calisto Pro
Revenue share on Commerce
Trainerize
$5–30/client/mo
Per-client pricing · Features gated by tier · Stripe-only payments · No video, no scheduling
TrueCoach
$19–99/mo (Client Caps)
Tiered with client caps · Programming only · No scheduling, no payments · No marketing
WHAT THEY CANNOT DO
The gaps no programming app fills
Programming apps deliver workouts. But running a coaching business requires scheduling, payments, marketing, video sessions, contracts, and client portals that Trainerize and TrueCoach simply do not offer.
Video Coaching Sessions: No Zoom Required
Trainerize and TrueCoach have no video conferencing. You use Zoom ($13-22/month), juggle meeting links, and lose the client context. Calisto Meet provides native browser-based video conferencing tied to your client record. Session notes, programming history, and progress data are visible during the call, and the notes save straight to the client profile. Clients join with one click from their portal, no downloads required, $0 per meeting.
Scheduling & Payments: One System, Not Three
TrueCoach has no scheduling. Trainerize has basic scheduling. Both rely on Stripe-only payments. Most coaches juggle Acuity ($16-49/month) for scheduling, Stripe for payments, and a programming app for workouts. Calisto combines all three: native booking with calendar sync, 75 payment gateways with recurring billing and session package management, and workout delivery, in one subscription.
Client Portal: Professional, Not Just an App
Trainerize and TrueCoach have mobile apps for workout delivery. But clients also need to view their contracts, access their payment history, book sessions, message their coach, and download nutrition plans, all in one place. Calisto Navigator provides a full client portal with workout programs, session booking, a document vault for contracts, waivers and plans, payment history, and direct messaging. Professional, branded, and accessible from any device, not just mobile.
Collect payments. Your way.
Trainerize locks you into Stripe with their markup. TrueCoach also forces Stripe-only processing. Calisto connects to 75 payment gateways across 11 global regions. Your merchant account. Your rates. Recurring billing, session packages, and one-time payments, all with the processor you choose.
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Switching questions
Does Calisto include an exercise library?
Yes. Calisto includes a customizable exercise library with video demonstrations. You can add your own exercises with custom video, import from our starter library, and build reusable program templates. Exercise history and personal records are tracked per client automatically.
Can my clients use Calisto on their phone?
Yes. Calisto Navigator is a fully responsive web portal that works on any device: phone, tablet, or desktop. Clients access workouts, book sessions, message you, view their progress, and manage payments from their phone browser. No app store download required, which means instant access and no update friction.
How does Calisto handle group classes?
Calisto supports group class scheduling with capacity limits, waitlists, automated reminders, and recurring schedules. Clients book and pay through their portal. Attendance is tracked automatically. You can run 1-on-1 coaching, group classes, and online programs all from the same platform.
How does pricing work?
Setting up costs nothing and no card is required. You get full access to all 71 products with no feature restrictions. Core carries no additional cost. Commerce is a 1% revenue share. Every other suite is priced per app in the Marketplace.
Why do you charge a percentage of revenue?
Because it makes us partners, not a vendor. A flat subscription means your software company collects the same fee in your best month and your worst. A revenue share means we only grow when you grow. Slow month or off-season? Your bill scales down with you.
Malaman pa
Everything Calisto does here
The pages behind this comparison: the sector, the apps and the guides.
- SektorCalisto for Coaching at Training
Ang Calisto Pro ay nagdadala ng kustom na programing, pagbabahagi ng progreso, billing, at pagplano ng oras sa isang magandang kapaligiran, na nagpapanatili sa iyong mga atleta na nakakulong at ang iyong backend ay madali.
Open - Coaching at TrainingWorkout Programming & Nutrition
Walong pito't walong anim na uri ng paghahanda sa ehersisyo na may tempo, RPE, at supersets na ginawa base sa layunin at kagamitan, kasama ang macros bawat pagkain, pag-record ng barcode, at isang listahan ng gulayan na binubuo ulit.
Open - Coaching at TrainingOnboarding at Intake ng Klien
Pagsasama na may kondisyonal na lohika, isang waiver na nagpapatakbo sa unang sesyon, isang package na nababayaran sa checkout, at ang programa na naghihintay kapag ang kliyente ay unang nag-login.
Open - Coaching at TrainingPagbabahagi ng Pag-unlad at Wearables
Pito na sangay ng pagsusuri, mga nakapag-match na framing photos, at wearable sync mula sa anim na platform na dumadating sa parehong record kung saan nakatayo ang programa.
Open - Coaching at TrainingMga Package, Pagbabayad at Sales Pipeline
Mga pakete ng session na bumababa sa bilang at nagre-renew, isang checkout para sa isang package, isang shake at isang talyer na ticket, at isang pipeline na nagbabago habang ikaw ay nagtuturo.
Open - PresyoPricing for Coaching at TrainingOpen