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The PT Suite Blog

Advice for personal trainers running a business

Pricing, marketing, retention, and going online — written to help you earn more without more admin.

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Business Ops·8 min read

PTminder Pricing in 2026: What You Pay as Your Client List Grows

PTminder charges $59-$209/month based on active clients. Here's what that costs at 30, 60, 120 and 200+ clients, and how flat-price alternatives compare.

By Emma CarterRead
Several separate fitness business apps being replaced by one PT Suite dashboard
Business Ops·7 min read

Best PTminder Alternatives in 2026: Honest Comparison

The best PTminder alternatives in 2026 compared on price, client limits, booking, payments and websites, for in-person trainers and small studios.

By Emma CarterRead
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Retention & Scheduling·8 min read

How to Switch from PTminder Without Losing Clients or Payments

A step-by-step guide to moving off PTminder: exporting clients and credits, rebuilding packages, moving recurring payments, and telling clients.

By Emma CarterRead
Red downward arrow over a declining bar graph, representing the revenue impact of TrueCoach's new 5% transaction fee
Business Ops·8 min read

TrueCoach's New 5% Transaction Fee in 2026 (And What It Costs You)

In January 2026 TrueCoach added a 5% transaction fee to client payments. Here's what it actually costs you, and the TrueCoach alternatives that don't markup Stripe.

By Emma CarterRead
Person at a desk using a calculator and writing notes while monitoring financial information, representing the real cost breakdown of Trainerize
Business Ops·10 min read

The Real Cost of Trainerize in 2026 (With Worked Examples)

Trainerize advertises from $10/month — but with Pro tiers, nutrition, branded app, and Stripe add-on, the real solo trainer cost is $135-215/month. Here's the breakdown.

By Emma CarterRead
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Business Ops·11 min read

How to Take Payments as a Personal Trainer in 2026 (Complete Guide)

A step-by-step guide to taking payments as a personal trainer — Stripe vs PayPal, packages and memberships, deposits, no-show fees, VAT for UK PTs, and the cheapest path.

By Emma CarterRead
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Business Ops·11 min read

How to Set Up Online Booking for Personal Training (Step-by-Step)

How to set up online booking for personal training in under an hour — choosing the platform, setting your availability, payment, cancellation policy, and reminders.

By Emma CarterRead
Modern office workspace with desktop monitors showing financial graphs, representing the data behind a personal trainer software comparison
Business Ops·13 min read

Best Personal Trainer Software in 2026: An Honest Comparison

An evidence-based ranking of the best personal trainer software in 2026 — covering Trainerize, TrueCoach, My PT Hub, PT Distinction, Mindbody, and PT Suite.

By Emma CarterRead
Person stacking coins representing recurring monthly revenue for personal trainers
Business Ops·8 min read

Recurring Revenue for Personal Trainers: A Practical Guide

How personal trainers can move from one-off packages to predictable monthly income using memberships, subscriptions, and the right business model.

By Emma CarterRead
Illustration of people running toward a goal representing building an online personal training business
Online & Hybrid·9 min read

Online Personal Training: The Complete Business Guide

The full playbook for building an online personal training business in 2026 — pricing, software, Zoom setup, filming videos, and converting clients who never meet you in person.

By Emma CarterRead