Kahunas (kahunas.io, operated by Kahunas FZE in the UAE) has earned a real reputation among coaches. Its coach-facing dashboard is praised, with a Trustpilot score of 4.8 from 400+ reviews and 4.9 on Capterra from around 60 reviews. The check-in and accountability workflow is genuinely strong, and on the top plan you get a white-label branded iOS and Android app for as little as $99 per month. That is the cheapest branded-app deal we have found anywhere.

So why are coaches still searching for Kahunas alternatives? Because the part your clients actually live in tells a different story. While the coach side scores 4.8, the client-facing mobile app sits near 3 stars: 3.2 from 137 ratings on the UK App Store and roughly 3.0 from around 210 ratings on Google Play. App Store reviewers report crashes and lost workout data. If your client opens an app that crashes or wipes their logged session, that reflects on you, not the software.

There are two more recurring sticking points. First, the nutrition module is the weakest part of the platform: there is no MyFitnessPal or Cronometer integration, and reviewers report problems with the food database. Second, the contracts run under UAE law with Dubai courts, and cancellation requires at least 48 hours notice before renewal or you owe the full next term. The platform is also English-only and bills in USD only.

None of that erases what Kahunas does well. But if your clients deserve a stable app, a real nutrition system, or you want to cancel any time without a UAE-law term commitment, it is worth comparing options. Below are the five best Kahunas alternatives for 2026, ranked honestly.

How we ranked these Kahunas alternatives

We did not rank on coach-side polish alone. We weighted the things that fix the specific gaps coaches hit with Kahunas:

• Client app quality. The app your clients use every day has to be stable. This is where Kahunas struggles most.
• Nutrition depth. Real macro tracking, food databases, and scanning, not a bolt-on afterthought.
• All-in pricing. Does the headline price include everything, or do add-ons stack up?
• Contract terms and flexibility. Can you cancel any time, in your own currency, under sane terms?
• Client acquisition. Does the platform help you find new clients, or only manage the ones you already have?
• Language and region support. English-only is a hard limit for coaches outside the US and UK.

1. Trainera (Best overall Kahunas alternative)

Trainera is our top pick because it closes every major Kahunas gap at once and adds something none of the others offer: built-in client acquisition. It runs on web, iOS, and Android, and everything is included with no add-ons stacked on top. You get AI training, nutrition, and workout generation, AI food photo analysis, full nutrition with macro tracking, chat, progress tracking, group training, a gym module, and full calendar and scheduling for in-person and hybrid coaching.

The nutrition system is a complete module, not the afterthought it is on Kahunas. Health data syncs from Apple Health, Google Fit, Fitbit, Polar, and Huawei. Payments are flexible too: Stripe, PayPal, bank transfer, and cash. Crucially, every coach gets a public trainer web page plus a listing in the Trainera marketplace, so the platform actively brings you new clients instead of only organizing existing ones.

For coaches outside the English-speaking world, Trainera supports 21 languages, including Bosnian, Croatian, and Serbian, with local-currency Balkan pricing. US pricing is Starter $19.99 (10 clients), Pro $49.99 (30 clients), and Business $99 (100 clients), and there is a free plan to start on. You can cancel any time from the app, with no UAE-law contracts or 48-hour cancellation windows.

Pricing (as of mid-2026): Free plan available. Starter $19.99/mo (10 clients), Pro $49.99/mo (30 clients), Business $99/mo (100 clients). Local-currency pricing in the Balkans.

Pros:

• Everything included, no add-ons to stack
• Full nutrition module with macros and AI food photo analysis
• Built-in client acquisition via public page and marketplace
• Calendar and scheduling for in-person and hybrid coaching
• 21 languages and local-currency pricing
• Free plan, and cancel any time with no term contract

Cons:

• White-label branded app is not part of the standard plans the way it is on Kahunas top tier
• Strongest presence is in Europe and the Balkans rather than the US

Best for: Coaches who want a complete, all-in-one platform that also helps them find new clients, in their own language and currency. Start free or read the full Trainera vs Kahunas comparison.

2. Trainerize

Trainerize is the most established name on this list and the safe choice for coaches who want a mature, proven platform at studio scale. Its workout builder is deep and its wearable support is the best in the category, covering Apple Watch, Garmin, Fitbit, MyFitnessPal, and Zapier.

The catch is cost predictability. The base plans run from Grow at $10 per month (2 clients) up to Pro 50 at $135 and Studio at $275, but the add-ons stack: nutrition runs $20 to $45, payments add $10, and video adds $10. A realistic solo-coach setup lands around $175 to $200 per month. Trainerize also raised prices twice in 20 months, and its GetApp score of 4.6 from 694 reviews includes crash complaints.

Pricing (as of mid-2026): Grow $10/mo (2 clients) up to Pro 50 $135/mo and Studio $275/mo, plus add-ons (nutrition $20-45, payments $10, video $10).

Pros:

• Best-in-class wearable integrations
• Mature, deep workout builder
• Scales to studio and team operations

Cons:

• Add-ons stack to roughly $175-200/mo for a realistic solo setup
• Two price increases in 20 months
• Reviewers report crashes

Best for: Established studios and coaches who prioritize wearable data and do not mind paying for add-ons. See our Trainerize vs Kahunas comparison for a closer look.

3. TrueCoach

TrueCoach is a favorite of programming-focused coaches in the US. Its strength is workout delivery: clean programming tools, a library of more than 3,000 exercise videos, and a Capterra score of 4.8 from 838 reviews. If your value is in the quality of the training itself, TrueCoach delivers.

The limitations are around money and nutrition. TrueCoach charges a 5% fee on client payments, and payment processing is limited to the US, UK, Australia, and Canada. The nutrition feature is shallow compared to a full module, and the price roughly doubles once you cross 21 clients. It is also English-only.

Pricing (as of mid-2026): Starter around $26/mo annual (5 clients), Standard around $58-70/mo (20 clients), Pro around $137-165/mo (50 clients). 5% fee on client payments.

Pros:

• Excellent programming tools and 3,000+ exercise videos
• Strong reviews (Capterra 4.8 from 838)
• Clean, focused coach experience

Cons:

• 5% fee on client payments, processing limited to US/UK/AU/CA
• Shallow nutrition
• Price doubles after 21 clients, and English-only

Best for: US-based programming-first coaches who want top-tier workout delivery and do not need deep nutrition.

4. Hubfit

Hubfit (hubfit.com) is the modern dark-horse pick. Its headline plan is genuinely all-inclusive at $39 per month for 50 clients, with Premium at $69 (100 clients) and Ultimate at $119. The interface is modern, it includes a barcode food scanner, and the apps score well: 4.8 from 384 ratings on the App Store and 4.6 from 350 on Google Play. Support is fast.

The trade-offs come from its size and stage. Hubfit is a small founder-led team based in London, launched around 2022. There is no separate trainer app (you toggle roles inside one app), branded-app pricing is unpublished, and there is no marketplace to bring you clients. It supports 10 languages but none of the Balkan languages, and payments are Stripe-only.

Pricing (as of mid-2026): $39/mo (50 clients), Premium $69/mo (100 clients), Ultimate $119/mo. Branded-app pricing unpublished.

Pros:

• Genuinely all-inclusive base plan
• Modern UI with barcode food scanner
• Strong app ratings and fast support

Cons:

• Small founder-led team, no marketplace
• No separate trainer app (role toggle), Stripe-only payments
• 10 languages but no Balkan languages

Best for: Solo coaches who want a clean, modern, all-inclusive platform and do not need a marketplace or branded app.

5. PT Distinction

PT Distinction is the power tool of the group. It has the deepest assessments and customization on this list, and on the Pro plan and up it includes white-label apps. It is well-reviewed, with a Capterra score of 4.9 from 445 reviews. If you build highly individualized programs and want granular control, nothing here beats it.

That depth comes with a steep learning curve. The mobile app is clunkier than the web experience, the nutrition feature lacks a barcode scanner, and payments run through PayPal or Stripe-via-Zapier. It is also English-only.

Pricing (as of mid-2026): Basic $19.90/mo (3 clients), Pro $59.90/mo (25 clients, white-label apps included), Master $89.90/mo (50 clients).

Pros:

• Deepest assessments and customization available
• White-label apps included from the Pro plan
• Excellent reviews (Capterra 4.9 from 445)

Cons:

• Steep learning curve, mobile app clunkier than web
• Nutrition lacks barcode scanner
• Payments via PayPal or Stripe-via-Zapier, and English-only

Best for: Experienced coaches who want maximum customization and a branded app, and will invest time to learn the tool.

Kahunas alternatives compared

The verdict: which Kahunas alternative should you pick?

Kahunas remains a smart pick for one specific coach: someone who wants the cheapest possible branded white-label app, lives in the coach dashboard more than the client app, and is comfortable with English-only, USD billing, and a UAE-law term. Credit where it is due, that branded-app deal at $99 is genuinely hard to beat on price alone.

But for most coaches comparing alternatives, Trainera is the clear number one. It fixes the exact things that push coaches away from Kahunas: a complete nutrition module instead of the weakest one in the category, a stable multi-platform client experience, sane terms where you cancel any time with no UAE-law contract, and 21 languages with local-currency pricing. On top of that, it is the only platform here that actively brings you new clients through a public page and the marketplace, rather than just managing the ones you already have. And you can start on the free plan.

If you want studio-scale wearables go with Trainerize, if you are a US programming purist go with TrueCoach, and if you want maximum customization go with PT Distinction. For everyone else, especially coaches outside the US who want everything in one place and help growing, start with Trainera.

Create your free Trainera account and see the difference, or browse the trainer marketplace to see how clients will find you.