BookAndGo vs Trainerize

See why Australian service businesses are switching from Trainerize to BookAndGo

Trainerize is built for online program delivery. BookAndGo is built for taking and managing session bookings.

Feature Comparison

A side-by-side look at what you get with each platform.

Feature
BookAndGo
Trainerize
Starting Price
Free
Per active client
Pricing Model
Flat monthly
Scales per client
Instant Client Self-Booking
Limited
No Client App Download Required
Online Booking Page
Recurring Appointments
Session Packages / Memberships
Subscriptions
Native AU SMS Reminders
Push/email only
SMS Text-to-Book Bot
AI Web Chat Assistant
No-Show Protection
AU Tax Invoices (GST)
Australian Data Residency
Sydney
US/Canada-hosted
Stripe Payments
Mobile App
iOS + PWA
Trainer + client apps
Workout Programming
Nutrition Plans & Coaching App
14-Day Free Trial
No Lock-In Contract

Why businesses switch from Trainerize

Trainerize (ABC Trainerize) is a market-leading all-in-one online coaching platform — workout programming, nutrition plans, in-app messaging, progress tracking, and a branded client mobile app. It's excellent for delivering online training programs, but it's a heavy platform where clients must download an app, and booking self-scheduling isn't its core strength. Pricing scales per active client, so growth costs you more each month. The two tools can even coexist: keep Trainerize for programming, use BookAndGo for bookings.

Flat Pricing, Not Per-Client

BookAndGo is a flat Free–$129/mo (Professional is $59) no matter how many clients you book. Trainerize charges per active client, so every new client you sign adds to your bill — your software cost grows exactly when you're trying to grow.

No App Download for Clients

Clients book in seconds from a link — no app, no account, no friction. Trainerize requires clients to download and log into its app, which is great for program delivery but a barrier for someone who just wants to book a session.

Booking-First, Done Properly

Instant self-scheduling, recurring appointments, session packages, waitlists, and a real availability engine — booking is the core of BookAndGo, not a side feature. Trainerize is built around online programming, where scheduling is secondary.

Built for Australia

Data hosted in Sydney, ABN tax invoices with GST, and native Australian SMS reminders. Trainerize is a North American platform — no GST invoicing and no local data residency.

SMS Reminders & Text-to-Book

Cut no-shows with native SMS reminders, and let clients book by texting your dedicated Australian number — answered by an AI bot. Trainerize relies on app push notifications and email, with no SMS booking.

No-Show Protection

Hold a card on file and protect your time against last-minute cancellations — purpose-built for paid in-person and online sessions. Trainerize has no dedicated no-show protection for one-off bookings.

Pricing Comparison

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BookAndGo

Simple, transparent pricing

Free – $129/mo flat

14-day free trial, no credit card

  • Free tier available
  • No hidden fees
  • No commission on bookings
  • AI assistant included
  • All features unlocked in trial

Trainerize

Per-client pricing penalises growth — every new client costs you more

Per-client tiers (scales as you grow)

 

What you get with BookAndGo

Everything you need to run your service business, in one platform.

AI Booking Assistant on every page
SMS Text-to-Book with dedicated AU number
Smart scheduling (fixed slots or auto-generated)
Automated SMS + email reminders
Client management with portal access
Gift vouchers and promo codes
Automated review collection
Email marketing campaigns
GST-ready invoicing (AU + NZ)
Stripe payments (deposits, full, tips)
Analytics and business intelligence
White-label branding and custom domain
Health intake forms
Waitlist — clients self-join + auto-fill on cancellation
SEO-optimised public booking pages
Australian-hosted (Sydney region)

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