2026 comparison

TrainingPeaks vs PT Distinction: which one should you choose?

A side-by-side comparison of TrainingPeaks and PT Distinction: pricing, branded apps, coaching features, pros and cons.

Quick verdict

Choose TrainingPeaks if...

Entrenadores de running, ciclismo, triatlon y endurance

Choose PT Distinction if...

Entrenadores con negocio online avanzado que quieren automatizaciones

TrainingPeaks and PT Distinction solve different problems. If you are comparing both, also benchmark TrainerStudio: it includes a free plan up to 3 clients, branded app and local pricing for Spain and LATAM.

Comparison table

FeatureTrainingPeaksPT Distinction
Free plan
Branded app
Nutrition plans
Built-in chat
Exercise library
Payments
Progress tracking
Spanish support
Group coaching
Strava integration

Pricing

TrainingPeaks

  • Coach Edition

    21.99 USD/month
  • Unlimited

    54.99 USD/month

Pricing note

TrainingPeaks uses subscription pricing. In the latest snapshot, paid plans start at 21.99 USD/month.

PT Distinction

  • Basic

    3 clients

    19.90 USD/month
  • Pro

    25 clients

    59.90 USD/month
  • Master

    50 clients

    89.90 USD/month

Pricing note

PT Distinction uses subscription pricing. In the latest snapshot, paid plans start at 19.9 USD/month.

TrainingPeaks

Strengths

  • Estandar para deportes de resistencia
  • Metricas profundas de rendimiento y calendario de atleta
  • Sincronizacion fuerte con dispositivos y apps deportivas

Weaknesses

  • No es una suite completa de negocio para entrenadores personales
  • Pagos, nutricion, CRM, formularios y app con marca son limitados
  • Coste en USD con cargos por atletas Premium

PT Distinction

Strengths

  • Trustpilot fuerte y plataforma completa para PTs
  • Automatizaciones, plantillas, IA y pagos
  • Apps con marca disponibles en tiers superiores

Weaknesses

  • Puede sentirse denso para coaches nuevos
  • Plan de entrada solo incluye 3 clientes
  • Algunas reviews mencionan lentitud y tracking mejorable

Try TrainerStudio for free

Free up to 3 clients, branded app included, Spanish-first support and pricing adjusted to the trainer's country.