Unlike bloated platforms like Trainerize or TrueCoach, both FitComrade and QuickCoach were built for coaches who want simplicity. But they take different approaches to pricing, features, and client experience. Here's an honest comparison to help you choose.
Update (January 2026): QuickCoach has been discontinued by its founder. The platform is no longer accepting new signups. This comparison remains as a reference for coaches considering alternatives, as FitComrade fills a similar niche with its simplicity-first approach.
Quick comparison
| Feature | FitComrade | QuickCoach |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $1/mo (beta) → $30/mo | $0 (Free plan) |
| Pro plan price | — | $30/mo |
| Client limit | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Free trial | 14 days | 21 days (Pro features) |
| Client app required | No (web-based) | Optional (Pro) |
| Custom client branding | Not yet | Yes (Pro) |
| Setup time | Under 5 minutes | Under 10 minutes |
| Program builder | Drag-and-drop | Task-based forms |
| Task categories | Fitness, yoga, nutrition, habit, mobility, mindfulness | Fitness, nutrition, habits |
| Client portal | Yes (share links) | Yes (web + optional app) |
| Day ratings & feedback | Yes (1-5 stars + notes) | Yes (surveys) |
| Progress gamification | Yes (streaks, badges) | No |
Pricing: Free vs paid, explained
QuickCoach pricing
QuickCoach offers a genuinely free plan and an optional Pro upgrade:
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Free plan: $0/month
- Unlimited clients
- Unlimited programs
- Unlimited tasks
- Full task library
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Pro plan: $30/month (or $24/month annual)
- Custom branded client app
- Client push notifications
- Coach activity notifications
- Image uploads to tasks
This is a rare, honest freemium model. The free plan isn't crippled, it just lacks polish features.
FitComrade pricing
FitComrade has one straightforward paid plan:
- Beta pricing: $1/month for your first 3 months
- After beta: $30/month for unlimited clients, programs, and features
- 14-day free trial included (credit card required to start)
No free plan, but the trial lets you test before the first charge. The beta discount saves you $87 over your first 3 months.
Which pricing is better?
If budget is tight: QuickCoach wins. Their free plan is fully functional.
If you want a trial without a card: QuickCoach wins again (21-day trial, no CC).
If you want to test features before paying: FitComrade requires a card upfront for the trial, which some coaches find off-putting.
Bottom line: QuickCoach's free plan makes it risk-free to start. FitComrade bets on converting trial users.
Feature comparison
Program building
FitComrade:
- Drag-and-drop program builder with day-based structure
- Task library for reusable exercises, recipes, habits, yoga poses
- Create custom tasks for anything
- Add videos (YouTube, Vimeo, or direct upload)
- Multi-category support (fitness, yoga, nutrition, habit, mobility, mindfulness)
- Build a 30-day program in 5 minutes
- Day notes for additional context or instructions
- Custom fields for sets, reps, duration, weight, distance, and more
- Task overrides per program (modify a library task for a specific program without changing the original)
- Duplicate programs to use as templates
- Reorder days and tasks with drag-and-drop
- Program usage tracking (see how many clients use each program)
QuickCoach:
- Task-based program builder
- Create tasks for anything (exercises, recipes, habits)
- Add YouTube/Vimeo videos to tasks
- Import exercises from their library
- Voice notes on tasks (Pro feature mentioned)
- Image uploads (Pro)
Winner: FitComrade. Same task flexibility as QuickCoach, but with faster drag-and-drop interface and modern UX.
Client experience
FitComrade:
- Clients access via shareable links (no login required)
- No app download required
- Works on any browser (mobile, tablet, desktop)
- Mobile-first design with add-to-home-screen for app-like experience
- Client portal with home, programs, and history views
- Progress tracking with completion percentages
- Streaks and gamification (weekly progress, total completed)
- Day ratings (1-5 stars) and feedback notes after completion
- Task logging with status (completed, skipped, partial)
- Task-level metrics and notes
- Auto-advancing to next day on completion
QuickCoach:
- Clients use web-based interface (Free)
- Optional custom branded mobile app (Pro)
- No friction for free plan users
- Pro plan offers push notifications
- Simpler interface for clients
Winner: FitComrade for no-app experience. QuickCoach for flexibility (free web access + optional branded app if you upgrade).
Client management & tracking
FitComrade:
- Full client CRM with profiles, notes, goals, and health data
- Visual progress tracking with completion and adherence percentages
- Status management (active, paused, archived) with cascade to plans
- See completion at a glance for all clients
- Multiple programs per client with different start dates
- Grid/List views with search and filter
- Custom plan names when assigning
- Share link generation with view count tracking
- Revoke/reactivate share links for security
- Post-plan feedback and ratings from clients
QuickCoach:
- Client activity dashboard
- Post-plan feedback and surveys
- "Running low on plans" alerts
- Notifications when clients complete or skip
- Activity notifications (Pro)
- Instant client reminders (Pro)
Winner: Tie. Both offer feedback tools. QuickCoach had more notification options; FitComrade focuses on visual tracking.
Notifications & communication
FitComrade:
- Day notes for instructions
- Email support for coaches
- No in-platform messaging (by design)
- Share links work anywhere
QuickCoach:
- Custom client notifications (Pro)
- Coach activity notifications (Pro)
- No chat feature (intentionally absent)
- Reminder and motivation notifications
Winner: QuickCoach (Pro). If notifications matter to you, they built it in. FitComrade doesn't have this yet.
Branding
FitComrade:
- No custom branding currently
- Share links use FitComrade domain
- Clean, professional interface
QuickCoach:
- Custom branded client app (Pro)
- Custom welcome emails (Pro)
- Printed plans option (Pro)
- Your branding, not theirs
Winner: QuickCoach. If looking professional with your own branding is important, they offer it. FitComrade doesn't yet.
Ease of use
FitComrade:
- Minimal learning curve
- Clean, focused interface
- No feature bloat
- Fast daily workflow
QuickCoach:
- Also simple and clean
- "Spend more time coaching, less time on software" philosophy
- Very similar simplicity ethos
- Both are easy for non-technical coaches
Winner: Tie. Both nail simplicity, which is their core promise.
What QuickCoach had that FitComrade doesn't
For historical reference, QuickCoach offered a few features FitComrade doesn't currently have:
- Free plan — No-cost tier with unlimited clients (FitComrade requires payment after trial)
- Custom branded client app — White-label mobile app option
- Low-plan alerts — Automatic notifications when clients run out of assigned plans
- Voice notes — Record audio instructions directly in tasks
- Printed plans — Export programs for in-person training
What FitComrade has (and QuickCoach lacked)
- Drag-and-drop builder — Faster, more visual program creation than QuickCoach's form-based approach
- Task library with categories — Fitness, yoga, nutrition, habit, mobility, and mindfulness with category-specific fields
- Video attachments — YouTube, Vimeo, or direct uploads (same as QuickCoach had)
- Day ratings and feedback — Clients rate days 1-5 stars and leave notes after completion
- Gamification on share pages — Streaks, completion percentages, weekly progress, and badges to motivate clients
- Client portal with history — Clients can view their completed workouts, metrics, and past notes
- Task logging with status — Mark tasks as completed, skipped, or partial with metrics
- Modern, active development — QuickCoach is discontinued; FitComrade is actively maintained and improving
- Multi-category in one view — Manage workouts + meals + habits + yoga + mobility in a unified interface
- Status management — Active, paused, archived states for clients and plans with cascade behavior
- Grid and list views — Multiple ways to visualize your client roster and task library
- Custom fields — Flexible task properties for sets, reps, duration, weight, distance, and more
- Task overrides per program — Customize a task for a specific program without changing the library original
- Program usage tracking — See how many clients are using each program
- Share link management — Generate, revoke, or reactivate client share links with view count tracking
Who should choose FitComrade?
FitComrade is ideal for:
- Coaches who want a modern, polished interface with drag-and-drop speed
- Those who need multi-category support (fitness, yoga, nutrition, habits, mobility, mindfulness)
- Coaches who want client gamification with streaks, ratings, and progress badges
- Those who value detailed tracking with task-level logging and day ratings
- Coaches managing multiple programs per client with different start dates
- Anyone who wants no app friction for clients (shareable links work everywhere)
- Solo coaches or small teams looking for affordable unlimited pricing
Who should choose QuickCoach?
QuickCoach is better for:
- Coaches who want to start free and upgrade later
- Those who need custom branding for a professional look
- Coaches who want client feedback and surveys built-in
- Those who prefer media-rich tasks (videos, images, voice notes)
- Coaches working with in-person and online clients (printed plans)
- Anyone who values no credit card required to test
The honest take
Both platforms shared the same philosophy: simple coaching software that works. With QuickCoach discontinued, FitComrade carries that torch forward.
What QuickCoach did well (and why coaches liked it):
- Risk-free entry with a free plan
- Client feedback and survey tools
- Optional white-label branding
- Genuinely simple for non-technical coaches
Why FitComrade is the better choice now:
- Still actively developed — QuickCoach stopped accepting new users; FitComrade is growing
- Modern, fast interface — Drag-and-drop beats form-based workflows
- Affordable unlimited pricing — $1/mo for 3 months, then $30/mo for unlimited clients
- Client gamification — Motivate clients with streaks, ratings, and visual progress
- No app friction — Shareable links work on any device
- Rich client portal — Home view, program list, and workout history
- 6 task categories — Fitness, yoga, nutrition, habit, mobility, and mindfulness
- Detailed logging — Task-level completion, metrics, and notes
If you liked QuickCoach's simplicity but need an actively maintained platform with modern UX, FitComrade is your answer.
Why FitComrade is the QuickCoach alternative
QuickCoach's discontinuation left a gap in the market for simple, affordable coaching software. If you were a QuickCoach user or considering it, here's why FitComrade is your best alternative:
✅ Same simplicity philosophy — Built for coaches, not enterprise teams
✅ Actively maintained — Regular updates, responsive support
✅ Modern interface — Drag-and-drop beats old-school forms
✅ Affordable unlimited pricing — $30/mo for unlimited clients (QuickCoach was also $30/mo for Pro)
✅ No app friction — Shareable links, no client downloads required
✅ Beta pricing — $1/mo for your first 3 months
✅ Client gamification — Streaks, ratings, and progress badges that QuickCoach didn't have
✅ 6 task categories — More variety than QuickCoach's 3 categories
Try FitComrade free for 14 days. Build a program, share it with a client, see if it fits your workflow. If you liked QuickCoach's approach, you'll feel right at home.
Last updated: January 2026. QuickCoach was discontinued by its founder in 2026. Historical feature comparison based on QuickCoach's last public version. FitComrade features reflect current beta release.