Trainerize looks affordable until the add-ons arrive.
Trainerize's base plan starts at $23/mo — but AI nutrition, video calls, and client payments are all separate add-ons. A typical Growth-tier coach ends up paying $160–185/mo for a feature set Kounisou includes at $149 flat.
At a glance
Three things to know before you decide.
4
separate add-on categories
AI, nutrition, video calls, and payments are each billed on top of your base plan.
$0
add-ons on Kounisou
AI workouts, AI meal plans, video calls, and 0% payment processing are included in every Growth plan.
1
free Trainerize client
Their free tier covers a single client forever. Kounisou's free tier covers 3.
Feature comparison
Kounisou Growth ($149/mo, 25 clients) vs Trainerize Pro (~25 clients, $120/mo base)
AI workout generation
AI meal plans
AI food photo logging
Nutrition tracking
Video calls (native)
Client payments (0% fee)
GPS running tracking
Gamification (XP / streaks)
Wearable-signal automations
Session booking page
White-label web
Custom branded mobile app
Public API + MCP server
Group chat
Free tier
| Feature | Kounisou | Trainerize |
|---|---|---|
| AI workout generation | 30/mo (Growth) | +$20–45/mo add-on |
| AI meal plans | 15/mo (Growth) | +$20–45/mo add-on |
| AI food photo logging | 30/day (Growth) | Not available |
| Nutrition tracking | Included | +$20–45/mo add-on |
| Video calls (native) | Rolling out now | +$10/mo add-on |
| Client payments (0% fee) | 0% via Stripe | +$10/mo add-on |
| GPS running tracking | Included | Not available |
| Gamification (XP / streaks) | Included | Not available |
| Wearable-signal automations | Pro+ | Not available |
| Session booking page | Included | Not available |
| White-label web | Pro+ | Not available |
| Custom branded mobile app | $499 setup + $99/mo (Studio) | $169 one-time setup |
| Public API + MCP server | Pro/Studio | Not available |
| Group chat | Roadmap | Not available |
| Free tier | 3 clients free | 1 client free |
Prices and feature availability verified July 2026 from each platform’s public pricing and feature pages. Feature availability verified from vendor documentation.
What you actually pay
A coach with 25 clients who needs AI workout generation, nutrition tracking, video calls, and client payment processing. These are table-stakes features for most online coaches.
Kounisou comes in $11–36/mo cheaper for the same feature set — and that gap widens if you add Trainerize's custom branding (+$169 one-time) or the Business add-on (+$25/mo).
What users commonly report
Themes from public reviews on Capterra and Trustpilot — no invented quotes, no cherry-picking. These are recurring patterns in the review corpus.
MyFitnessPal nutrition sync failures
Coaches frequently report that MyFitnessPal food data stops syncing without warning, requiring clients to manually re-enter meals.
App crashes and data loss
App stability is a recurring theme in public Trainerize reviews on Capterra and Trustpilot — read them yourself before committing to a platform.
Add-on cost creep
Coaches report the true monthly bill arriving as a surprise — the base plan price is prominently advertised, add-on costs less so.
Difficult cancellation
Check the cancellation terms before you sign up — Kounisou is cancel-anytime from your billing settings, no support ticket needed.
Dated UI and slow feature velocity
Capterra reviewers consistently note that the interface feels unchanged from several years ago and that requested features take a long time to ship.
Source: public reviews on Capterra and Trustpilot as of July 2026.
Honest take
When Trainerize might be a better fit
If you coach a single client and want a completely free tool indefinitely, Trainerize's free-forever 1-client tier is real. If your entire coaching workflow is structured program delivery with no need for AI, video calls, nutrition tracking, or integrated payments, you won't hit the add-on wall — and the base plan is genuinely affordable at that scope.
Switching from Trainerize?
Free white-glove migration during beta. The founder personally migrates your client list, programs, and historical data — no spreadsheet wrangling on your end.
Ready to move?
Start free with 3 clients. No credit card. No trainerize add-ons.
Prices and feature availability verified July 2026 from each platform’s public pricing and feature pages.