# Page 6 | PT Distinction Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 6 - Is PT Distinction the right Personal Trainer solution for you? Explore 443 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/141155/PT-Distinction/reviews --- PT Distinction 4.9 (443) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Page 6 - Reviews of PT Distinction ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 126-150 of 443 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use CK Carly K. Dietitian and Personal Trainer Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Guaranteed to save you time and improve your client experience" March 12, 2021 5.0 This has helped me establish a group program that will run automatically for each future intake, saving me so much time whilst being able to increase my revenue without extra work. This creates more time to spend on marketing, drawing more clients to your service and improving service to current clients. Pros Setting up the habit coaching has been so valuable for client experience and accountability, saving much more time for coaching and client care Cons It can seem a little overwhelming to start with as there are so many features and you do so much with it. There are tonnes of training videos included so if you set some time aside at the start it will save you so much time going forward. Switched from [TrueCoach](https://www.capterra.com/p/155784/truecoach/) Having tried 2 other platforms I found PT Distinction to have the best of the previous apps but without the problems. Programming and adding videos is as easy as TrueCoach (but quicker) and much much quicker than My PT Hub. The ability to create habit tracking reminders and adding customised coaching items which can be scheduled is so valuable and has really increase clients' engagement with education. Review Source AD Aaron D. Online Personal Trainer Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Cutting Edge Coaching Software " February 1, 2021 5.0 I switched over from MyPTHub because I was having a horrible experience with them. PT Distinction has literally restored my faith in coaching software and I see myself using this platform for many years to come. Pros I like how functional it is and how user-friendly the interface is. As a coach, it allows for seamless program delivery and the technique comparison section is a great USP for cleints, especially in the current climate. I'm loving the software so far and can't wait to see how it looks in the near future. Cons I think a Stripe integration would be fantastic. It would make sales easier for group packages or challenges. Sometimes check-ins duplicate also, but this is not a major issue and can be overlooked quite easily. Switched from [My PT Hub](https://www.capterra.com/p/146651/My-PT-Hub/) Because the platform was designed exceptionally badly. I lost clients on occasion because of glitches. My messages' section often displayed different client names in the thread and I'd end up messaging the wrong client, which made me look extremely unprofessional. The support team used to just apologise, but never offer any practical solution. Review Source SW Simon W. Movement Coach Professional Training & Coaching Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great software to integrate into your coaching business" June 26, 2021 5.0 It's been fantastic for my business, I have all of my own videos in the app but I also occasionally use the standard ones that come with the software. Pros The coaching ability of the software, it's not just an exercise program. You can set up template programs and reuse aspects of them for future clients or large programs you create so you're not reinventing the wheel each time yet you can quickly make the programs bespoke. Cons I coach a lot of triathletes and I still need to use training peaks for distance training and recording. If I could drag and drop the programs in a big calendar view that would be helpful. Review Source aJ adrian J. Gym own/personal trainer Sports Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Best thing I ever did " January 27, 2021 5.0 My company has literally trippled by using ptd for my online set up and I am now looking at a future away from long hours as a personal trainer as the money comes in using my app Pros It has allowed me to connect with clients all over the world in a way that wouldn't be possible for me as I am not the most tech savvy and find it harder to motivate my work if not made easy for me Cons I honestly can't think of anything I've not liked about it, when you use it more it obviously becomes easier but it's made easy enough and tutorials and their team to help you all the way Reason for choosing PT Distinction I haven't looked at any other products this is the first and will never be another Review Source PX Phill X. Personal Trainer Sports Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great Features and Easy to use" March 17, 2021 5.0 Really good, they have listened to feedback and updates the android app, they are helpful and the pricing is on point for what it offers. Pros The ability and ease of putting programmes together and the ability to put clients into groups so programmes go to multiple clients of same ability. It is easy to use and the app is great both for clients (even technophobes) and trainers. Cons It took a long time to move everyone over from our last app and build the programmes. But once up and running it’s great. Reason for choosing PT Distinction Trialled a few out and clients liked this one. Switched from [ABC Trainerize](https://www.capterra.com/p/140262/Trainerize/) Got fed up of the glitches in Trainerise Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Owner Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "PT Distinction Review" April 21, 2021 5.0 I highly recommend this software. I tried few software before I choose PT Distinction Pros To be able to set up Healthy Habits, Easy to set up the workout program and the communication with clients Cons Like any new software, you have a learning curve. But the support team is really awesome and you don't need to wait 1 week to get your answer. Most of the time you get your answer the same day. Review Source DC Daniel C. Personal Trainer Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Absolute Must for not only Online Trainers" April 11, 2021 5.0 Overall, I like the app. It gives me great control over the client´s progress, missed check-ins and a better understanding of what to focus on with each individual. The program template library, coaching section are just great and easy to use as for me and for my clients. Pros It is a great time saver, you create your program templates library and with a few click you can adjust and swap exercises for individual clients, it so simple. I like the coaching section, I can schedule fitness education for my clients without a hassle. I like that you can create your own exercises or just change the video demonstration in the PTD library which will save you so much time with writing instructions below your videos. The custom made app and The integration to your website its so simple and it will make you look like you created the app and your clients won't even know that PTD exists. Cons I believe that PTD developed over the last couple of year and looking forward to what the future will bring. I would like to see in the coaching video section maybe icons with a picture of the videos. The timer could be bigger, for some people it´s challenging to see the number. The graphics of the app are maybe too basic, nothing fancy but it´s more useful for you and your clients than the fancy apps on the market. Review Source JA Jackie A. Coach Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Love PTD! " September 3, 2021 5.0 Good Pros Habit building Group functions App customised with my branding. Cons Quite a bit to learn and back office functions to get head around but once you put the effort in to do so, can see how the software does the heavy lifting god you. Reason for choosing PT Distinction PTD offered more and I really liked the habit building part of it. Also, as moving fully online soon, wanted to set up fresh on a better app. Review Source EM Ellie M. CEO Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Long Term Lover of PTD!" March 7, 2021 5.0 amazing 100% Pros easibility, customization, everything is great! Cons Wish I could do a little bit more as far as programming for clients Alternatives considered [ABC Trainerize](https://www.capterra.com/p/140262/Trainerize/) Reason for choosing PT Distinction Better set up better customer service Switched from [TrueCoach](https://www.capterra.com/p/155784/truecoach/) PTD is more professional Review Source CL Christina L. Owner/Lead Instructor Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Such a great program" May 27, 2021 5.0 Such a great way to get training content to my online clients. Highly recommend. Pros I love that I can personally check in with all my clients on a daily basis through the software. Plus I can reach out to multiple clients at the same time. Super easy to set up training programs, nutritional information. But the absolute best feature so far is implementing my own training videos for certain exercises. My clients love seeing me explain the exercises. Also, PTD has so much content already available, it's never a challenge to make new programs for my clients. Cons I couldn't find a smooth application for client payments within PTD that could also be used on my website. And the app has glitches - Sometimes my clients cannot hear the audio through the app. Alternatives considered [ABC Trainerize](https://www.capterra.com/p/140262/Trainerize/)[Exercise.com](https://www.capterra.com/p/152284/exercise-com/)[TrueCoach](https://www.capterra.com/p/155784/truecoach/)[TrainHeroic](https://www.capterra.com/p/202308/TrainHeroic/) Reason for choosing PT Distinction PTD offered the app, the custom branding, and great customer service. This is my first time using an online training software; I knew I was going to need a lot help getting the software connected to my website. PTD has been such a dream to work with. Review Source SM Stavros M. Owner Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great product for personal trainers" March 15, 2021 5.0 Great, and very easy to work with. Pros I have been using pt distinction for years and I must say I love it. Very easy to use, not just my end, but my clients end also, which is the most important part. I love the fact that I can customize it and make it work with my unique approach to weight loss. Cons The fact that the app for the apple, people can't search for it under my Live Your Way Thin name. They have to search for "online personal training" first. Reason for choosing PT Distinction It had all the functions I needed to help my clients apply my weight loss system into their lives. Review Source SS Samuel S. Owner Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Exceptionally Versatile Personal Trainer/Coaching Software" September 6, 2019 4.0 Incredible software. If you are an online coach you need this. It can be overwhelming though because it can do just about everything. It almost has too many features, but you can choose how advanced you want to be with it. Pros You can do just about anything with it. It has an immense video library of exercises you can pull from to build programs for clients. Anything you want your clients to be doing you can schedule for them using PTD. They have a private Facebook page where the developers answer questions, which is very helpful. Cons VERY hard to use, at first. Takes some time to learn the basics and if you want to learn some of the more advanced features its going to be a while. Now that I understand it, it is awesome. There are still dozens of features I am not even using because I just don't have the time to try and figure them out. Alternatives considered [ABC Trainerize](https://www.capterra.com/p/140262/Trainerize/)[TrueCoach](https://www.capterra.com/p/155784/truecoach/) Review Source Response from PT Distinction October 8, 2019 Thank you for the review Samuel. You're correct PT Distinction is the only software that does everything needed for quality online training. To make it crazy easy to use simply go to your clients dashboard and hit Add. From here you can add anything for your clients in just a couple of clicks. BM Baggio M. Director Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Exceptional product " July 13, 2021 5.0 Pros Being able to track clients meals and progress as well as customize the application to my needs made it a 10/10 for me Cons Absolutely no cons with it. I would always choose it over any product Switched from [TrueCoach](https://www.capterra.com/p/155784/truecoach/) Easy customization and website embedding option Review Source LL Laurence L. Owner and Head Coach Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Almost Perfect" January 17, 2021 5.0 I don't think the above con is a huge issue unless lots more people complain about it. I can see it possibly being an issue though. Worth keeping an eye on. Pros I love how many exercises there are to choose from and that it makes it look like I have my own app. Very customizable. Cons It was frustrating when everything got switched around a week before a very important business opportunity came up for me, possibly one that I won't receive again in my lifetime. It wasn't anyone in particulars fault but they must have thought it looked more strealined having the details of each exercise on a while new page that you can only find by pushing a little (i) button. Now it's just a big page that says notes with nothing on it. I understand that it could be useful in the future when clients right notes for themselves, but so far I have just had complaints about that. Alternatives considered [ABC Trainerize](https://www.capterra.com/p/140262/Trainerize/) Reason for choosing PT Distinction branded app, better reviews. Review Source MP Mark P. Founder Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "amazing product continues to improve and the service behind it will leave you speechless" August 22, 2017 5.0 ease of use, time saving, client friendly usability, cost efficient solution. Pros I've tried using a number of third party services in order to offer quality services to my clients and these guys at PTD are by far the best I've met in many years. Every third party provider makes amazing claims but few actually step up and deliver, these guys exceeded my expectations with regards to servicing my account, improving my knowledge of how to use the solution in order to help my clients and on top of all that, they're genuinely nice guys. Cons This is unfair as they are currently revamping their offering and the newer version sounds like it's going to be something very special indeed. A couple of things feel a little clunky at the moment but the fact that these guys are very fast in answering questions, offering help and are clearly genuine in their passion to help fitness pros the cons are basically washed out. I would've scored the product higher on the stars but the new version will likely answer any additional needs I may have. Review Source Response from PT Distinction August 23, 2017 Thank you for the great review Mark. DH Dj H. Personal trainer Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Was very thorough" April 13, 2023 5.0 It was good! I’m sure if you take the time to learn it all it would be a good platform Pros It was Very extensive and had a lot of features! Cons There was A Lot of upfront work to just learn the system. The back system was hard for me to full grasp Switched from [FitBudd](https://www.capterra.com/p/227564/FitBudd/) Very user friendly, very aesthetic user friendly app for client Review Source MS Mickayla S. Personal Trainer & Nutritionist; Self Employed Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Nutritionist and Trainer Review" February 4, 2021 5.0 I love it so far. It really helps me train my clients from afar with ease and I also use it with all of my in person clients so that they have a workout schedule for the days I'm not seeing them! I can't speak much to the customer service quality but I think that's a good thing because it means I haven't had any problems! Pros I love that I can group message in the app, that I can have the clients set up their own accounts with automation or the pre-made packages to my website, I like the ease of swiping through the workout circuits and I LOVE the video feature for clients to video their form and submit it to me! Cons That i have to create meal plans in a separate program and then upload them as PDFs. I wish the meal planning templates were better so I didn't have to outsource. I also wish rather than just a timer for the workouts - clients had a timer that could be set for their work time, and rest time. (Like the Smart WOD app). Alternatives considered [ABC Trainerize](https://www.capterra.com/p/140262/Trainerize/)[Mindbody](https://www.capterra.com/p/40229/MINDBODY/)[My PT Hub](https://www.capterra.com/p/146651/My-PT-Hub/) Reason for choosing PT Distinction My business coach uses PTD and recommended it! His team also helped me set it up and learn more about the program! Review Source BM Ben M. Online Coach Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "PTD Distinction Review" December 14, 2022 4.0 Very good. Improved client service. Pros Scheduling & daily habits/targets on client dashboard. Cons Clients able to view their workouts that have been logged/recorded. Reason for choosing PT Distinction I prefer the aesthetic on my end as well as the client’s end. Review Source Response from PT Distinction December 19, 2022 Hi Ben, Thank you for the great review. Clients can see all of their logged workouts by going to Programs, opening the workout and clicking the chart icon on any exercise to see all previous results. SV Stefan V. Coach Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Best Online Fitness Coaching App there is" September 23, 2021 5.0 Amazing Pros I wish I could write about all the great stuff that PTD provides, but as much as I write it wouldn't be enough. Simply AMAZING software. Just buy it already, don't wait or look at other apps. This is what you are looking for if you are a PT, Online coach or even if you own a Gym and want to improve your service Cons Bugs happen from time to time, but nothing that cannot be fixed. Support is amazing Reason for choosing PT Distinction Best reviews Review Source MB Matt B. CEO of Online Personal Training Company Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Outstanding Personal Training Software" June 8, 2020 5.0 I have got back hours and hours each week that I can now use to do more important things to help grow my business further. It's been transformational for me. Pros It has changed my life SO dramatically and given me so much time. I used to used Excel to deliver workouts to my clients as I grew it just took more and more time PLUS the user experience of using the Excel sheets on a phone were so clunky and embarrassing. Now I easily create new programmes for clients, modify them on the fly, keep track of their progress and keep in touch with them easier than I thought possible. And they ability to create groups and communicate with groups of members at once is great too. Cons Honestly, it's difficult to think of anything. There is the odd, very occasional glitch, but they are always resolved via the awesome customer service team in no time at all. Alternatives considered [TrueCoach](https://www.capterra.com/p/155784/truecoach/) Reason for choosing PT Distinction A combination of the best reviews, most reasonable pricing and features. Review Source Response from PT Distinction June 9, 2020 Thank you Matt! I'm so happy we have helped you save so much time and further grow your business. Thank you!! ND Naomi D. Personal Traininer Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "An Honest Review " June 13, 2020 4.0 Its been great so far so much better than the previous app I used and I will continue to use this software throughout my career in the industry. Pros Its easy for clients to set up, you can brand it how you like completely free of charge. Its very simple to add your own content and upload items for clients. Cons Theres no feature for personal trainers to take session via the app - there's also no calendar so you have to use a separate system to book clients in. I believe they should be able to pick their own slots and be independently booking sessions according to my diary Alternatives considered [TrueCoach](https://www.capterra.com/p/155784/truecoach/)[My PT Hub](https://www.capterra.com/p/146651/My-PT-Hub/) Reason for choosing PT Distinction They both lagged a lot - most of the time lots of hard work was unsaved and could not be recovered. Clients didn't like the set up either. Review Source Response from PT Distinction June 16, 2020 Hi Naomi, Thank you for the great review. It's great you're enjoying the software and find it easy to use. PT Distinction is a coaching software so the scheduling is there to schedule programs and coaching that clients do themselves. You can however integrate any booking software you like which will allow you to book clients for face to face sessions. MS Marci S. Health and Wellness Coach Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Amazing Product!" August 14, 2022 5.0 I have had a wonderful experience with PTD. My clients love it as I do too Pros The ease of programming clients. The ease of onboarding clients. Ease of communication with clients via the app. Cons I don't like that trainers don't have their own access to the app without having to sign up as a client. Switched from [ABC Trainerize](https://www.capterra.com/p/140262/Trainerize/) PTD had better options and ease of products of which I could use and customize Review Source CS Connor S. Online Coach/Personal Trainer Sports Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "PT Distinction is GREAT" June 26, 2021 5.0 Amazing experience from the get go, all employees are so helpful and guide you through your process. Pros The app features are insane, so easy for clients to locate everything and also perform their workouts. The set up of everything is just spot on. Cons Only addition would be more workouts available. Alternatives considered [My PT Hub](https://www.capterra.com/p/146651/My-PT-Hub/) Reason for choosing PT Distinction I had good recommendations and reviews from PT Distinction and also the software looked so much better. Review Source CS Chris S. Owner Leisure, Travel & Tourism Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "BodyComplete Review" February 8, 2021 5.0 It allows us to have one client database to store different programmes for different users rather than creating a fitness plan through another software product and then emailing the programme to the client. It's easier to amend and to reschedule so the client gets an up to date plan as regularly as it needs changing. Pros Straightforward to use Easy for clients to access and follow Good tracking system I like that you can link it with My fitness Pal The live videos attached to each exercise make it easy for client to follow Cons We have occasionally had issues with client access to the site created by SMPT email problems which could only be resolved by one of your team. We could not correct the issue our end which was frustrating and caused a delay of a week. Review Source IC Ivan C. Entrepreneur Sports Used the software for: 2+ years ### "PTD is the best " April 22, 2022 5.0 PTD helped me grow my business immensely Pros PTD is an abasing software with all needed features so you can grow a highly successful health & fitness business Cons I would love more workouts to be added,that would be helpful Review Source Talk to a Capterra advisor for free and get results within 15 minutes.