All prices in USD, excluding tax, taken from ptdistinction.com/pricing on 29 October 2026. PT Distinction bills monthly with no minimum term, and its pricing page does not list an annual discount.
PT Distinction price per month, by plan
| Plan | Monthly price | Clients included | Extra client fee (after 1 free month) | Custom branded apps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $19.90 | 3 | $6.00 per client per month | No |
| Pro | $59.90 | 25 | $2.40 per client per month | Yes, iOS and Android |
| Master | $89.90 | 50 | $1.60 per client per month | Yes, iOS and Android |
Unlike most coaching platforms, PT Distinction does not sell feature add-ons. Its pricing page states that all features come included in its packages, and its FAQ confirms there are no extra charges for additional features. The only variable cost is the per-client fee once you pass the clients included in your plan, and each extra client is free for their first month before that fee starts.
PT Distinction free trial
- Length: 1 month free on every plan.
- Cancellation: PT Distinction states you can cancel at any time in your first month and pay nothing, with no notice period or cancellation fee after that.
- Free plan: There is no free forever tier. After the trial month, Basic at $19.90/month is the entry point.
What every PT Distinction plan includes
The same feature list appears on Basic, Pro and Master:
- Program builder and AI program builder
- Nutrition coaching and AI (Smart) Meal Planner
- AI assistant
- Assessments and client exercise technique reviews
- Group training and on-demand coaching
- In-app messaging, scheduled email and scheduled SMS
- Automated workflows
- Habits
- Integrations and pre-made templates
- Selling packages and taking payments
- iOS and Android client apps
- Same-day support
Pro and Master add your own custom branded Android and iOS apps and website integration. Basic uses the standard PT Distinction apps with no custom branding. PT Distinction's FAQ also states you can add extra trainers to your team for free, which is unusual: most platforms charge per team seat.
What PT Distinction really costs at 5, 20, 50, 100 and 200 clients
Because each plan carries a different overage rate, the cheapest plan changes as you grow. Pro beats Basic once you reach 10 clients (Basic would cost $19.90 + 7 x $6.00 = $61.90), and Master beats Pro once you reach 38 clients (Pro would cost $59.90 + 13 x $2.40 = $91.10). These are steady-state figures after each extra client's free first month:
| Active clients | Cheapest plan | How the bill is built | Monthly cost | Cost per client |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Basic | $19.90 + 2 x $6.00 | $31.90 | $6.38 |
| 10 | Pro | $59.90 flat (25 included) | $59.90 | $5.99 |
| 20 | Pro | $59.90 flat (25 included) | $59.90 | $3.00 |
| 25 | Pro | $59.90 flat (25 included) | $59.90 | $2.40 |
| 50 | Master | $89.90 flat (50 included) | $89.90 | $1.80 |
| 100 | Master | $89.90 + 50 x $1.60 | $169.90 | $1.70 |
| 200 | Master | $89.90 + 150 x $1.60 | $329.90 | $1.65 |
Two quirks follow from this structure. First, growing from 3 to 9 clients increases the bill sharply, because Basic adds $6.00 per extra client after their free first month. Second, the extra-client free month softens growth: a client you sign today adds nothing to your bill until next month, which helps cash flow during a launch but makes the second month's invoice jump.
PT Distinction vs Kahunas on price
Disclosure: Kahunas is our product. PT Distinction is cheaper than Kahunas in the middle of the range, and we would rather show that plainly than hide it.
| Active clients | PT Distinction (cheapest plan) | Kahunas (per seat, monthly billing) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | $31.90 (Basic) | $25.00 |
| 20 | $59.90 (Pro) | $62.50 |
| 25 | $59.90 (Pro) | $62.50 |
| 50 | $89.90 (Master) | $100.00 |
| 100 | $169.90 (Master) | $150.00 |
| 200 | $329.90 (Master) | $200.00 |
Kahunas charges per seat and the rate falls as you grow: $5.00 per seat from 3 seats, $2.50 from 25, $2.00 from 50, $1.50 from 100, $1.00 from 200 and $0.50 from 1,000, with 20% off annual billing. If a bigger plan costs the same or less, we bill the bigger plan and you keep the spare seats, so 20 clients pay $62.50 for 25 seats rather than $100 for 20. See Kahunas pricing for the full table.
Price is not the whole comparison:
- Branded apps: PT Distinction includes custom branded iOS and Android apps from Pro ($59.90/month). Kahunas puts your logo and colour on a client web app that installs from your link, from 200 seats ($200/month), with no App Store listing. We published over 10,000 white-label coaching apps to the App Store and Google Play in our previous business model, so we know store listings suit some brands well. Our white-label fitness app guide compares the routes in full.
- Nutrition and health depth: Both include meal planning with no add-on fee. Kahunas adds a food database of over 1.5 million foods with barcode scanning, AI blood test reading, menstrual cycle tracking and wearable sync on every plan.
- Payments: Kahunas takes 0% commission through your own Stripe and PayPal accounts. PT Distinction includes selling packages and taking payments in every plan; check its current payment terms before you commit.
- Team seats: PT Distinction states extra trainers are free. On Kahunas, team members take a seat and team features unlock at 50 seats.
For a wider comparison, see the best online coaching platforms for personal trainers and our Trainerize alternatives guide.
Is PT Distinction worth the price?
PT Distinction suits you if you:
- Want every feature from your first 3 clients, with no add-on menu to decode
- Want your own branded iOS and Android apps from $59.90/month rather than $145-$275/month elsewhere
- Run a team and value free extra trainer logins
It is a weaker fit if you:
- Expect to pass 100 clients, where the $1.60 per-client overage pushes Master to $169.90/month and then $329.90/month at 200
- Prefer a simpler interface, because the platform packs a large feature set into its coach portal and takes time to learn
- Want health tooling such as automated blood test reading built into check-ins
How to keep your PT Distinction bill down
- Move to Pro at 10 clients. Staying on Basic past 9 clients costs more than Pro and still leaves you without branded apps.
- Move to Master at 38 clients. From 38 clients up, Master at $89.90 beats Pro plus overages.
- Time big intakes around the free month. Extra clients cost nothing in their first month, so a challenge launch does not hit your bill until month two.
- Watch the 100-client mark. Past 100 clients, compare per-seat platforms again, because overage pricing compounds while per-seat rates fall.
FAQ
How much does PT Distinction cost per month?
As of 29 October 2026, Basic costs $19.90/month including 3 clients, Pro costs $59.90/month including 25 clients, and Master costs $89.90/month including 50 clients. Extra clients are free for one month, then $6.00, $2.40 or $1.60 per client per month depending on your plan.
Does PT Distinction charge for extra features or add-ons?
No. PT Distinction states that all features, including its AI program builder and AI meal planner, are included in its packages with no hidden fees or extra feature charges. The only variable cost is the per-client fee above your included clients.
Does PT Distinction include a branded app?
Yes on Pro and Master, which include your own custom branded Android and iOS apps. Basic uses the standard PT Distinction apps without custom branding.
How long is the PT Distinction free trial?
One month. PT Distinction states you can cancel at any time in your first month and pay nothing, and that there is no notice period or cancellation fee.
Is PT Distinction cheaper than Kahunas?
From 12 to 50 clients, yes: Pro at $59.90/month and Master at $89.90/month undercut Kahunas at $60 to $100/month for the same roster sizes. At 100 clients Kahunas costs $150/month against $169.90 on PT Distinction Master, and at 200 clients the gap widens to $200 against $329.90.
The bottom line
PT Distinction is one of the fairest pricing models in coaching software for rosters between 12 and 50 clients: every feature included, branded apps from $59.90/month, and a full trial month to test it. Price it again before you pass 100 clients, because the per-client overage that looks small at 60 clients adds $240/month by 200. If you coach online and want nutrition, blood labs, wearables and automations on a per-seat rate that falls as you scale, start a free 14-day Kahunas trial and run both with the same test client.
Sources
All checked 29 October 2026.
