TrainStead vs Kahunas
Kahunas prices by client tiers. TrainStead prices per trainer.
Kahunas is built around online coaching and accountability, with strong client-app habit tracking and check-ins that keep remote clients engaged week to week. Like most coaching software, though, its plans are tiered by how many clients you're training, so adding clients pushes you toward a higher tier, whether or not you've grown your team.
TrainStead runs the other way. Every plan includes unlimited clients, and you pay per trainer. Your software cost tracks your team, not how full your books are.
Here's the honest breakdown:
Pricing model
Kahunas: priced in client-count tiers, so costs climb as your roster grows. TrainStead: priced per trainer, unlimited clients on every plan. (Compare current prices for your numbers, but the models don't change.) See exactly what you'd pay on our pricing page.
Who it's built for
Kahunas leans toward online coaches running accountability programs through an app. TrainStead is built for a studio you run in person: scheduling, programming, client tracking, messaging, and studio-level analytics in one place, made by a trainer.
When to pick which
If you coach online with a small, steady list, Kahunas can be a fine fit. If you run a studio, add clients often, or plan to bring on another trainer, climbing client tiers become a tax on growth, and per-trainer pricing wins the moment you scale.
Frequently asked questions
Is TrainStead a Kahunas alternative?
Yes. It covers programming, client tracking, scheduling, and messaging for a studio, and charges per trainer with unlimited clients rather than in client-count tiers.
Does TrainStead limit how many clients I can have?
No. Every plan includes unlimited clients.
Does TrainStead handle in-person scheduling?
Yes. Unlike a pure online-coaching tool, TrainStead schedules recurring in-person sessions alongside programming and tracking.
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Not sure which category you're in? Start with the guide to the best software for a small personal training studio, or read the deep dive on per-trainer vs per-client pricing.
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