Looking for a LVLUP alternative?
Many coaches leave LVLUP because the cheapest way in is $48/mo after a 14-day trial, and the branded app they actually wanted is locked behind a $78/mo Pro plan with a year-long commitment. hiignite is a modern 1:1 coaching app with a genuinely free tier ($0 forever for 1 active client) and an $18.90/mo Pro plan, with $5 per extra block of 10 clients, no per-message fees, and a $0 platform fee on Stripe payouts.
hiignite vs LVLUP
LVLUP only offers a 14-day trial before its $48/mo Basic plan, and a branded app means jumping to the $78/mo Pro tier with a 12-month commitment.
| Feature | hiignite | LVLUP |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes — $0 forever, 1 active client | No free tier; 14-day free trial only (no card required), then paid |
| Entry paid price | $18.90/mo ($189/yr), up to 10 clients | $48/mo Basic (unlimited clients); $78/mo Pro adds branded app but requires a 12-month commitment |
| Per-client fees | None for your first 10 clients, then $5 per extra 10 | None stated — but $48/mo is the floor whether you coach 1 client or 100 |
| Per-message fees | No | None stated |
| Program builder + templates | Yes — drag-and-drop, reusable templates | Yes |
| Form-check video | Yes — dedicated review flow | Yes |
| Real-time chat | Yes — real-time 1:1 | Yes |
| Payments & payouts (Stripe) | Yes — $0 platform fee | Stripe-backed billing; standard Stripe processing fees apply |
| Web + iOS + Android | Yes — web, iOS and Android | Yes |
Competitor pricing and features were researched from public sources in June 2026 and may change — verify current details on the vendor’s site. hiignite is in private beta; the comparison reflects what is available today, not roadmap items.
Why coaches switch to hiignite
A free tier that is actually free
LVLUP gives you 14 days then bills $48/mo. hiignite's free plan is $0 forever for 1 active client with real program building, chat and form-check video, so you can run a side roster or test the workflow with zero risk before paying anything.
Far lower cost to get started — and no commitment
hiignite Pro is $18.90/mo (or $189/yr). LVLUP's entry plan is $48/mo, and the branded app jumps to $78/mo with a mandatory 12-month commitment. If you coach a focused 1:1 roster, hiignite is a fraction of the price with no contract.
Ten clients included, no per-message fees, and a $0 platform fee
hiignite is explicit about every price: $5 per extra block of 10 clients, no per-message fees, and a $0 platform fee on Stripe payouts. Combined with real-time 1:1 chat, fast drag-and-drop block building and live progress tracking, it's a clean, modern mobile experience for solo coaches.
What you get with hiignite
- A free-forever plan for 1 active client — LVLUP is a 14-day trial only
- $18.90/mo Pro ($189/yr) against $48/mo for LVLUP Basic
- Month-to-month billing — no 12-month commitment and no annual lock-in
- Ten clients included (then $5 per extra 10), no per-message fees, and a $0 platform fee on Stripe payouts
What you’ll actually pay
LVLUP has no free tier — just a 14-day trial — then Basic at $48/mo (unlimited clients), Pro at $78/mo (adds the branded native app, but with a 12-month commitment), and High Value Coaching from $297/mo billed by contract. hiignite is free forever for 1 active client, with Pro at $18.90/mo or $189/yr (up to 10 clients, extras available). hiignite takes a $0 platform fee on Stripe payouts and adds explicit terms: $5 per extra block of 10 clients, and no per-message fees. Net: LVLUP costs $48/mo before you have coached anyone, and $78/mo on a 12-month commitment for its branded plan. hiignite is free while you build your roster and a flat $18.90/mo after that, with $5 per extra block of 10 clients, no per-message fees and a $0 platform fee on Stripe payouts.
Questions, answered.
Yes, if you run a focused 1:1 coaching roster and want a modern, low-cost app. hiignite has a genuinely free tier ($0 for 1 active client) and an $18.90/mo Pro plan, with $5 per extra block of 10 clients, no per-message fees, and a $0 Stripe platform fee. LVLUP starts at $48/mo with no free tier, and its branded-app plan is $78/mo on a 12-month commitment.
Yes. hiignite’s free plan is $0 forever for 1 active client, and Pro is $18.90/mo month-to-month (or $189/yr if you prefer annual). Nothing is locked to a term — LVLUP’s Pro plan requires a 12-month commitment.
Up to 10 active clients, the drag-and-drop program builder with reusable templates, real-time 1:1 chat, form-check video review, progress tracking and Stripe payouts at a $0 platform fee — $18.90/mo or $189/yr, with $5 per extra block of 10 clients and no per-message fees.
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