ABC Trainerize
7.2
Kahunas
6.6ABC Trainerize vs Kahunas
ABC Trainerize and Kahunas are cloud coaching platforms for personal trainers, fitness professionals and coaching businesses. Both combine training, nutrition, client communication and business tools.
This comparison is for coaches choosing between a free-to-start platform with a lower paid entry point and a paid platform built around coaching plans, check-ins and optional branded apps.
| ABC Trainerize | Kahunas | |
|---|---|---|
| Wrist score | 7.2 | 6.6 |
| Works with a watch | Yes | — |
| Watch families named | Garmin, Fitbit | Apple Watch |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | $9/mo | $26.25/mo |
| Platforms | Android, API, iPhone, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Web |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Paid from | $9/mo | $35/mo |
| Client limit | 2 | 25 |
| Workout programming | Yes | — |
| Class scheduling | Yes | — |
| Session scheduling | Yes | — |
| Payment processing | Yes | — |
| Client portal | Yes | — |
| Mobile apps | IOS and Android | — |
| Goals and progress | Yes | — |
| Wearable sync | Yes | — |
| Payments and billing | Yes | — |
| Group coaching | Yes | — |
| Member communications | Yes | — |
| Forms and assessments | Yes | — |
| Program builder | — | Yes |
| Progress tracking | — | Yes |
| Client messaging | — | Yes |
| Payment tools | — | Yes |
| Mobile app platforms | — | Both |
| Branded client app | — | Yes |
ABC Trainerize
ABC Trainerize suits a coach who wants client programming, nutrition, habits, communication and business administration under one roof. The free plan offers a limited starting point, while the 30-day trial allows unlimited clients before a paid choice. Check the client-seat limits, device requirements and wearable details before committing. HIPAA-covered organizations may need another option because ABC Trainerize will not sign a Business Associate Agreement.
- Workout, nutrition and habit coaching are handled in one service.
- iOS, Android and web access are available.
- Basic's free tier includes one client seat.
Kahunas
Kahunas fits coaches who want client management, training, nutrition, forms, messaging, content and payments in one cloud service. The 14-day trial lets a coach examine the workflow before paying, but there is no ongoing free tier. Check the client cap and whether a Kahunas-branded or fully branded mobile app matters: the latter starts with Ultimate. Wearable syncing is mentioned, yet no watch maker or watch interface is named, so buyers seeking a defined wrist experience should verify that point first.
- Workout, nutrition, forms, habits and messaging share one workspace
- Nutrition database lists 1.6 million foods and 800,000 barcodes
- Wearable data can sync into check-in forms
Round by round
Entry price and paid plans
ABC Trainerize has a free Basic plan, then Grow at $9 a month and Pro at $23 a month. Studio Plus is $248 a month with custom billing for each location added. Kahunas starts at $35 a month for Essentials, rises to $69 for Growth and $99 for Ultimate, with annual prices of $315, $621 and $900. ABC Trainerize wins on the published entry price and the lower listed paid tiers. Kahunas offers higher client limits as plans rise, but its starting price is higher and it has no free plan.
ABC Trainerize takes this round
Free plan and trial terms
ABC Trainerize includes a free Basic plan with one client seat, workout programs, basic messaging, habit and lifestyle coaching, and iOS and Android apps. Its trial has no credit-card requirement and includes unlimited clients. Kahunas has no free plan and offers a 14-day free trial for its plans. The facts do not state whether a card is required for that trial. ABC Trainerize wins because it provides an ongoing free tier and a trial with unlimited clients without a required card.
ABC Trainerize takes this round
Coaching and business tools
ABC Trainerize combines workout programming, nutrition and meal planning, habit coaching, messaging, progress reports, scheduling, video coaching, payments and business tools. Kahunas combines training and nutrition plans, check-ins, habits, content, messaging, scheduling, payments, automations and client records. ABC Trainerize lists an AI Workout Builder, wearable integrations and Stripe payment tools. Kahunas lists custom forms, a large nutrition database, content uploads, lead automations and branded apps on Ultimate. Each covers a broad workflow, but the feature emphasis differs, so the facts do not establish one overall winner.
Integrations and connected services
ABC Trainerize lists integrations with MyFitnessPal, Apple Health, Google Health, Fitbit, Garmin, Withings, Mindbody, Glofox, Zapier, Stripe, Google Calendar, Google Forms, Typeform, PayPal, HelloSign, SignNow and Square. Its Grow plan includes wearable integrations. Kahunas lists Stripe, PayPal, wearable syncing and Zapier, with Zapier included in Ultimate or available as a Growth extension. ABC Trainerize wins because its published integration list is substantially broader and includes more fitness, calendar, form and payment connections.
ABC Trainerize takes this round
Apps and supported platforms
Both services list Android, iOS, web and API access. ABC Trainerize says its mobile app is available for iOS and Android, with listed mobile requirements including iOS or iPadOS 16+, watchOS 10+ and Android 15+ with Google services. Kahunas provides iOS and Android apps, web access and an API listing; Ultimate adds branded iOS and Android apps with app-store listings. Neither has a broader set of base platforms in the supplied facts, so this round is a tie.
Support and documentation
ABC Trainerize lists a help center, email, live chat and live phone support. Its Help Center covers getting started, billing, business, troubleshooting, training, nutrition, habits and integrations. Kahunas provides a help center covering accounts, workouts, nutrition, clients, forms, apps, plans, billing, integrations and automations. Its pricing page includes one-to-one live onboarding for Essentials and directs visitors to chat for support. ABC Trainerize wins on the range of explicitly listed support channels, while Kahunas emphasizes onboarding and chat.
ABC Trainerize takes this round
Security and health-data controls
ABC Trainerize says it runs on AWS, encrypts traffic with HTTPS, partitions business data, restricts production access and performs external security audits. It also says it will not sign Business Associate Agreements and advises HIPAA-covered organizations to use a HIPAA-specific solution. Kahunas states that it uses encryption in transit and at rest, role-based access controls, regular security audits, vulnerability scans, secure backups and incident response protocols. Its privacy policy says health data from services such as Apple Health and Google Fit is accessed with user permission that can be revoked. The facts do not separate them overall.
API access and documentation
ABC Trainerize offers API access on Studio, Enterprise or FitMetrics plans to add, modify and retrieve goals, habits, body stats, nutrition, workouts, appointments and other client data. Public access is limited to 250,000 calls per month and a 180-day lookback, and support does not help build API calls. Kahunas is listed as having an API, but its official help-center navigation exposes mobile-app developer guides rather than a public API or SDK documentation section. ABC Trainerize wins because its available API scope and limits are stated more clearly.
ABC Trainerize takes this round
Pick ABC Trainerize if
- You want a free plan or a lower paid entry price.
- You need a broad published integration list.
- You want phone, email, chat and help-center support listed.
Pick Kahunas if
- You want a paid platform with custom check-ins and content delivery.
- You need branded iOS and Android apps on Ultimate.
- You want plans reaching unlimited clients on Ultimate.
The short of it
Choose ABC Trainerize if price, a free starting tier, a broad integration list or stated API details matter most. Its plans cover one client free, two clients at $9 a month and five to 200 clients at $23 a month. Choose Kahunas if you want a paid coaching workspace centered on check-ins, content, automations and branded apps. Its Ultimate plan supports unlimited clients and branded iOS and Android apps. Both offer mobile, web and API listings, workout and nutrition tools, messaging, payments and wearable connections, so the deciding point is the workflow and plan structure you need.
What buyers ask
Does either platform have a free plan?
ABC Trainerize has a free Basic plan with one client seat. Kahunas has no free plan, but it offers a 14-day trial.
Which starts at a lower price?
ABC Trainerize paid plans start at $9 a month. Kahunas Essentials starts at $35 a month.
Do both support payments and messaging?
Yes. ABC Trainerize supports Stripe and messaging. Kahunas supports Stripe, PayPal and messaging.
Which has more listed integrations?
ABC Trainerize lists more integrations, including MyFitnessPal, Apple Health, Google Health, Fitbit, Garmin, Zapier, calendars, forms and payment services.
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