2026 comparison

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

FeatureTrainingPeaksTrainHeroic
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

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

  • 1 athlete

    1 clients

    9.99 USD/month
  • 5 athletes

    5 clients

    17.99 USD/month
  • 15 athletes

    15 clients

    34.99 USD/month
  • 50 athletes

    50 clients

    74.99 USD/month
  • 100 athletes

    100 clients

    99.99 USD/month
  • 1000 athletes

    1000 clients

    399.99 USD/month

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.