Whether you’re just starting out or managing dozens of athletes, TrainingPeaks can help you create a better experience for both you and your athletes. But which Coach Edition subscription should you choose? Basic or Unlimited?
Both Basic and Unlimited coaching subscriptions come with the same coaching features and business tools, and both allow you to add Coach Paid Premium athletes for $9 per athlete. The main difference depends on whether you upgrade your athletes to Premium or allow your athletes to use a basic TrainingPeaks athlete account. Let’s take a deeper look at the two.
TrainingPeaks Basic Coaching Subscription
The Basic coaching plan is great for new coaches and experienced coaches alike. It allows you to pay as you grow ($9 for each Premium athlete added), so you never pay for more than you need.
What You Get:
- One free Premium athlete account (which can be used on yourself)
- Four Basic athlete accounts
- Access to the workout builder and calendar tools
- Communication and feedback options with Premium athletes
- Viewing metrics and historical data
Best For:
- Coaches working five or fewer athletes
- New coaches looking to pay as they grow
- Experienced coaches who customize training for each athlete
TrainingPeaks Unlimited Coaching Subscription
Like Basic, the Unlimited Coaching subscription gives you full access to TrainingPeaks coaching tools and one free Premium athlete. It also allows you to add more Coach Paid Premium athletes for $9 per athlete. The main difference is that you get unlimited Basic accounts, making it ideal for individual coaches or coaching organizations that don’t include Coach Paid Premium in their coaching packages.
What You Get:
- One free Premium athlete (which can be used on yourself)
- Unlimited Basic athletes
- Access to the workout builder and calendar tools
- Communication and feedback options with Premium athletes
- Viewing metrics and historical data
Best For:
- Coaches who don’t include Coach Paid Premium as part of their coaching packages
- Coaching teams or businesses with a high volume of low-touch athletes
- Experienced coaches who customize training for each athlete
Pricing and Value Breakdown
A Basic Coaching Subscription starts at $21.99 a month and allows coaches to pay as they grow. Unlimited starts at $54.99, and, like Premium, allows you to add a premium athlete for $9 per athlete.
However, once you start to add more than 10 athletes, you’ll start to unlock better discounts. The more athletes you add, the bigger discounts you receive. This is true for both Basic and Unlimited subscriptions.
Here’s a breakdown:
< 10: $9
10 – 19: $8.55 (5% discount)
20 – 49: $8.10 (10% discount)
50 – 99: $7.65 (15% discount)
100-199: $7.20 (20% discount)
200-499: $6.30 (30% discount)
500-999: $5.40 (40% discount)
1000+: $4.50 (50% discount)
You can determine your price by using this estimated cost calculator.
Why Pay for Premium?
The real value for both you and your clients comes with Coach Paid Premium accounts.
Why? Premium features add value to your business, and Premium athletes stay on the platform longer. Simply put, they are more invested and less likely to churn. Premium athletes have access to:
- Metrics such as Form, Fatigue, and Fitness
- Notifications and alerts when you leave comments, notes, or update an athlete’s training plan
- TrainingPeaks Virtual for indoor cycling
Many TrainingPeaks coaches add the cost of Premium to their coaching fees. For case studies and examples of how Coach Paid Premium can boost your business and coaching experience, check out this article: Why Coach Paid Premium Is More Valuable for Coaches and Athletes
