Elite Coaching Hub vs PTminder
PTminder is well-known among UK personal trainers for scheduling, invoicing and basic client management. It does the admin side well, but coaches who want serious programme design, nutrition planning, periodisation or clinical/rehab tools quickly outgrow it. Elite Coaching Hub matches PTminder on scheduling and payments while adding a full periodisation engine, nutrition module, clinical suite and modern PWA experience.
| Category | Elite Coaching Hub | PTminder |
|---|---|---|
| Programme Builder | Periodisation engine, auto-progression, supersets, circuits, complex training, EMOM and percentage-based programming. | Basic workout templates and exercise library. No periodisation engine. |
| Nutrition Planning | Macro calculators, meal plans, fuel periodisation, recipes, barcode scanner and supplement protocols. | Limited nutrition tracking; no meal planning or periodisation. |
| Scheduling & Payments | Public booking pages, recurring sessions, group classes, waitlists, Stripe Connect, packages, subscriptions and invoicing. | Strong scheduling, invoicing and direct debit. Industry-leading on UK admin. |
| Client Management | Profiles, groups, onboarding workflows, body composition, progress photos, goals and check-ins. | Solid client records, contracts and PAR-Q forms. |
| Clinical & Rehab | Injury cases, ROM tracking, rehab protocols, biomechanics, clinical letters and pain mapping. | Not supported. |
| Modern UX & PWA | Modern PWA with offline support, instant updates and a 2026 UX. | Functional but dated UI. Limited mobile-first design. |
Why coaches switch
- Keep PTminder-grade scheduling and add full programme periodisation
- Built-in nutrition planning replaces a separate nutrition app
- Clinical and rehab tools for injury management
- Modern PWA that works offline on any device
- AI-assisted programming and check-in reviews
FAQ
Can I keep my UK direct debit setup if I switch from PTminder?
Elite Coaching Hub uses Stripe and Stripe Connect for payments, supporting UK card payments and recurring subscriptions. Direct debit (BACS/Bacs Direct Debit) can be enabled via Stripe in supported regions.
Does ECH replace PTminder for studio scheduling?
Yes. ECH supports public booking pages, recurring sessions, group classes, waitlists, blackout dates and cancellation policies — covering the same use cases as PTminder.
Is there a migration path from PTminder?
Yes. Export your client list and session history from PTminder. ECH's onboarding wizard imports clients and lets you bulk-create packages and recurring sessions.