TrainingPeaks vs TrainHeroic: which one should you choose?
A side-by-side comparison of TrainingPeaks and TrainHeroic: pricing, branded apps, coaching features, pros and cons.
Quick verdict
Choose TrainingPeaks if...
running, cycling and triathlon coaches who prioritize endurance metrics and device sync
Choose TrainHeroic if...
strength and conditioning coaches, sports teams and groups that sell or deliver structured programs
TrainingPeaks and TrainHeroic 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
| Feature | TrainingPeaks | TrainHeroic |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | ||
| Branded app | ||
| Nutrition plans | ||
| Built-in chat | ||
| Exercise library | ||
| Payments | ||
| Progress tracking | ||
| Spanish support | ||
| Group coaching | ||
| Strava integration |
Pricing
TrainingPeaks
- 21.99 USD/month
Coach Edition
- 54.99 USD/month
Unlimited
Pricing note
Coach Edition starts at 21.99 USD/month with 4 Basic athletes and 1 Premium athlete; Unlimited is 54.99 USD/month for unlimited Basic athletes, while Premium athletes cost extra.
TrainHeroic
- 9.99 USD/month
1 athlete
1 clients
- 17.99 USD/month
5 athletes
5 clients
- 34.99 USD/month
15 athletes
15 clients
- 74.99 USD/month
50 athletes
50 clients
- 99.99 USD/month
100 athletes
100 clients
- 399.99 USD/month
1000 athletes
1000 clients
Pricing note
TrainHeroic ranges from 9.99 USD/month for 1 athlete to 99.99 USD/month for 100; the 1,000-athlete tier costs 399.99 USD/month.
TrainingPeaks
Strengths
- • An established standard for endurance sports
- • Deep performance metrics and athlete calendar
- • Strong sync with devices and sports apps
Weaknesses
- • Not a complete business suite for personal trainers
- • Payments, nutrition, CRM, forms and a branded app are limited
- • USD pricing plus charges for Premium athletes
TrainHeroic
Strengths
- • Strong for S&C, teams and group programming
- • Clean athlete app and a marketplace for selling programs
- • Scales across broad athlete bands
Weaknesses
- • Not a complete personal-training business suite
- • Payments, CRM and nutrition are limited
- • Some reviews mention friction logging metcons and comments
Try TrainerStudio for free
Free up to 3 clients, branded app included, Spanish-first support and pricing adjusted to the trainer's country.