The platform for personal trainers and coaches: bookings, Stripe payments, workouts, messaging and an AI assistant. No monthly fee, no card to sign up, no client cap.
Takes about 2 minutes. No card, no client limit, and your Stripe payouts go straight to your own bank account.
Comparing options? Read our guide to personal trainer software UK.
0.7%
On Stripe card payments
Min 1p. Stripe's own fees still apply
£0
Monthly fee
No card needed to sign up
No cap
On clients
Add as many as you coach
Your bank
Stripe payouts
Paid straight to your own account
Stop juggling apps
Trainers and clients using FitDesk, published with their permission.
Trainer's story about FitDesk
“Having been in the fitness industry for the last 12 years this is hands down the best software I've used. From the booking system to payments, workout & meal plan section is incredible. Everything is conveniently in one place without the need for multiple apps.”
Trainer's story about FitDesk
“This App is fantastic, it is simple to use and not confusing whatever. It is clear and you only get what you need, no fluff. It keeps track of your progress so you can really see your growing progress overtime. It is constantly undergoing improvement for a better experience and it's wonderful to see.”
Trainer's story about FitDesk
“I think its fair to say that I have been working with the ongoing developments on FitDesk for a fair time now and it is going from strength to strength. It is tailored to PT's and clients and is not at all interested in taking money 'for old rope' such as basic menu preparation for nutrition, sending emails, invoicing or indeed branding it to your business. There are no hidden adds on and its free! I WOULD pay for the app and web applications without any doubt. Everything is where you need it all in one package-simple, dedicated and developed for the right reasons. I have left Trainerize!!”
Why trainers switch
Clients book, reschedule and pay themselves. Invoices and plan assignment are handled in one place.
Take card payments via Stripe up front. Arrears and overdue invoices are flagged before you lose the money.
Workouts, habits, progress photos and messaging keep clients engaged between sessions, and lapsed-client alerts catch drop-off early.
Everything in one place
Replace five disconnected tools with one workspace built for fitness.
Set availability once. Clients book in seconds.
Card payments via Stripe, paid out to your bank account. No monthly fee. 0.7% on Stripe card payments through FitDesk, minimum 1p per card payment. Stripe's own fees still apply. Cash has no FitDesk fee.
Build templates once. Assign to any client in two clicks.
Weight, photos, PRs, measurements. Show clients the proof so they stay.
Keep client chats out of WhatsApp. Files, photos, voice notes, form videos.
Today's sessions, who owes you, who's lapsed. One screen, the whole business.
Hundreds of demo videos. Add your own form cues and coaching notes.
Daily habits, weekly check-ins, mood and sleep. Catch drop-off before it happens.
Your logo and colours inside FitDesk, so clients see your brand.
Collect reviews from happy clients and show them off. Grow on autopilot.
How it works
No setup calls. No onboarding fees. Just get coaching.
Create your trainer account. No card required.
Pick availability, publish packages, connect Stripe and invite clients.
Clients book, pay and follow plans. You see everything in one dashboard.
Two sides, one platform
A powerful workspace for you. A simple, motivating app for them. Both stay perfectly in sync.
More on the personal trainer calendar app.
This video shows the FitDesk mobile app, launching soon.
More on the personal trainer app for clients.
This video shows the FitDesk mobile app, launching soon.
App screenshots show sample data.
How we compare
A quick side-by-side of the most common PT software choices.
| Feature | FitDesk | Trainerize | My PT Hub | PT Distinction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No monthly fee, no client cap | Yes, 1 client only | Downgrades to a limited Free plan after the trial (limits not shown) | No |
| Paid plans from (USD as shown) | None | $9 a month | $25 a month | $19.90 a month |
| Card payments | 0.7% FitDesk fee (min 1p). Stripe's own fees still apply | Stripe payments add-on, $10 a month | Included, via Stripe | Included, fee not stated |
Prices last checked 29 September 2026; My PT Hub checked 16 October 2026. Competitor details come from each provider's own public pricing page. Prices are shown in US dollars as listed. Plans change often, so check their sites before you decide. FitDesk is not affiliated with any listed product. Stripe's own fees still apply to card payments on every platform. See also Personal trainer software UK compared.
Sources: trainerize.com/pricing, mypthub.net/pricing, www.ptdistinction.com/pricing
Switching is easy
You do not have to rebuild your business from scratch, and you do not have to move every client at once. See how FitDesk compares: Trainerize alternative, My PT Hub alternative, PT Distinction alternative, TrueCoach alternative and Everfit alternative. Or read Personal trainer software UK compared.
Add clients in bulk and invite them with one link. They keep training while you switch.
Templates and an exercise library mean your core programmes go in once and assign in two clicks.
Message us once you're signed up and we will help set up your first plans and packages ourselves.
Why no monthly fee?
We are fed up with big PT apps constantly raising prices and locking essential features behind expensive add-ons. FitDesk is changing the market by giving trainers everything they need to run and grow their business without stacking up monthly software costs.
Full access to bookings, Stripe payments, workouts, messaging, the AI assistant and every other feature. No monthly fee and no client cap. See our guide to personal trainer software UK for a side-by-side comparison.
Session prices are set by each trainer and processed via Stripe, paid straight into the trainer's own bank account. FitDesk charges 0.7% on Stripe card payments (minimum 1p per card payment). Stripe's own fees still apply. Cash payments have no FitDesk fee.
App screenshot shows sample data.
Security and GDPR
Built with UK GDPR in mind, with a published privacy policy, DPA and DPIA.
Data is sent over encrypted connections (TLS). Our database and file storage sit on encrypted disks (AES-256) run by Supabase, the provider behind our hosting. Our main database is hosted in the EU (Sweden).
Passwords are hashed, or you can sign in with Google or Apple. If FitDesk is left open on the website with no activity for 30 minutes, it signs you out. We use Row Level Security database rules to limit which records each account can open.
You and your clients can download your account data or delete your account at any time. The download includes most of your data. For anything it does not include, email privacy@fitdesk.co.uk and we will send it to you. Invoices are kept for 6 years after the end of the financial year, as the law requires. Your data is never sold.
Card numbers never touch FitDesk servers. Stripe processes payments and pays out to your own bank account.
Short answer. Yes. FitDesk is free software for personal trainers: no monthly fee, no client cap, bookings, invoices and Stripe card or cash payments. No monthly fee. 0.7% on Stripe card payments through FitDesk, minimum 1p per card payment. Stripe's own fees still apply. Cash has no FitDesk fee. FitDesk plans to stay free.
FitDesk is for trainers who can connect Stripe for card payments. Clients use FitDesk in a mobile browser today. FitDesk mobile apps are on the way. Compare free plans side by side on free software for personal trainers.
Signup is for trainers only. Clients join by invite.
Frequently asked
No. FitDesk plans to stay free. No monthly fee. 0.7% on Stripe card payments through FitDesk, minimum 1p per card payment. Stripe's own fees still apply. Cash has no FitDesk fee.
Trainers connect their own Stripe account. Clients pay in-app and funds go directly to your bank. FitDesk charges 0.7% on Stripe card payments (minimum 1p per card payment). Stripe's own fees still apply. Cash payments have no FitDesk fee.
No. Clients can use FitDesk without charge. Clients only pay their trainer for sessions and packages.
FitDesk has no monthly fee and no paid plans today. The only FitDesk charge is 0.7% on Stripe card payments (minimum 1p per card payment), and Stripe's own fees still apply. Cash payments have no FitDesk fee. We will give notice before any change to our charges, as set out in our Terms.
FitDesk plans to stay free for personal trainers. There is no monthly fee. We take 0.7% on card payments made through FitDesk with Stripe, and Stripe's own fees still apply. Cash payments have no FitDesk fee. That 0.7% covers our running costs, so we don't need to charge a subscription. We built FitDesk to support trainers, not to profit from them.
Yes. There is no contract and no billing period to wait out. You can stop using FitDesk whenever you like and download a copy of your data first.
Data is sent over encrypted connections and stored on encrypted disks by our hosting provider. Emails and push notifications are delivered by other companies, so their content leaves our systems. You can download a copy of your account data or delete your account in Settings. The download includes most of your data. For anything it does not include, email privacy@fitdesk.co.uk and we will send it to you.
FitDesk schedules in-person, consultation and group sessions from the same calendar.
Free software for personal trainers means tools without a monthly subscription. FitDesk has no monthly fee and no client cap, with bookings, invoices and Stripe card or cash payments. No monthly fee. 0.7% on Stripe card payments through FitDesk, minimum 1p per card payment. Stripe's own fees still apply. Cash has no FitDesk fee. FitDesk plans to stay free.
Yes. FitDesk is free software for personal trainers, with no monthly fee and no client cap. No monthly fee. 0.7% on Stripe card payments through FitDesk, minimum 1p per card payment. Stripe's own fees still apply. Cash has no FitDesk fee. FitDesk plans to stay free. Compare free plans on the free software for personal trainers page.
It depends on the product. FitDesk includes scheduling and booking, including recurring bookings, plus invoices paid by Stripe card or cash. No monthly fee. 0.7% on Stripe card payments through FitDesk, minimum 1p per card payment. Stripe's own fees still apply. Cash has no FitDesk fee. See the free software comparison for what each free plan includes.
No. FitDesk at fitdesk.co.uk is personal trainer software for UK PTs from Pickle Labs Collective Ltd in Tewkesbury. FitDesk CRM at fitdesk.io is a separate product from FitDesk SAS in France. Other unrelated products also use the name, including FitDesk gym software from GreeneDesk in Australia (fitdesk.com.au) and FitDesk exercise bike desks (thefitdesk.com). If you want bookings, Stripe card payments in pounds and no monthly fee for UK trainers, you are in the right place.
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Join FitDesk today, with no monthly fee. Set up in 10 minutes. No card, no contract, and you can download a copy of your account data and leave whenever you like.
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