Coach Catalyst vs True Coach

Coach Catalyst is extremely easy to use. You have all the tools you need to coach effectively, laid out on a dashboard that is clear, uncluttered, and intuitive to use.

Creating client programs is also very simple. Using the calendar grid or list view, just click on the day you want to add content to and choose from a combination of lessons, habits, messages, or workouts. From the drop-down menu, you can either select from your own content, done-for-you content, or create new content. 

In our experience, TrueCoach is simple to use, yet doesn't allow for customization outside of building workouts. While is it simple to use, there is some trial and error in setting them up since you cannot view it as the client does. 

TrueCoach does not have a habit based nutrition program. They do offer syncing with MyFitnessPal to track macros and calorie intake.  There is a way to create habits for clients but you have to create and copy without the ability to repeat for a set amount of days.

Habits and accountability are at the very core of Coach Catalyst. You can create programs with single habits, multiple habits, or sequences of habits. Assigning a habit program is easy and Coach Catalyst allows you to make bulk edits at any time. You can also assign bespoke habits to an individual client through their dashboard (journey) or amend content.  

If you want to count macros, TrueCoach would be the better choice.  If it is time to work with clients to change behaviors for long-term change the habits and education Coach Catalyst is a superior choice. 

This was the beginning of Coach Catalyst, the ability to deliver programs with lessons and educations to clients.  Giving clients habits is one way to facilitate behavior change, but being able to teach them why they should make those changes is extremely powerful. When they know how to embed habits into their lifestyle and learn how to make those changes sustainable, that is when client see results.

Lessons in Coach Catalyst can contain any information you want - from text and hyperlinks to images and videos. You can use them to share research, blog posts, tips, recipes, motivational quotes...the possibilities are endless. As with all program elements, you can even repeat lessons if you want to help your client to build a specific routine. 

Both platforms have a workout builder to deliver custom workouts to your clients. Both have large libraries of pre-built exercises and the facility to embed your own videos. You can add notes and descriptions to each exercise and you can also build templates on both that you can copy from client to client. When a client completes their workout, they can share feedback and add notes.

An advantage of the Coach Catalyst library is that the provided videos are animations highlighting the muscle groups being used, which is brand-neutral (rather than videos of another coach). 

Both platforms have real-time messaging and the functionality to send emojis, file attachments, images, and gifs. Each has a client app that notifies clients if they have a message to read or need to check-in, and each has a coach app that sends notifications and allows you to reply on the go. Bulk messaging with name fields is also available on both platforms.

Coach Catalyst and TrueCoach have the ability to send audio or video messages, which allows you to give better feedback.

In Coach Catalyst to keep your inbox organized, you can highlight messages that need to be followed up, or mark messages as done. You can schedule messages ahead of time on specific dates on an individual client journey or at specific points within a program.