At a glance
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| Feature | PaceCommand | TrainingPeaks |
|---|---|---|
| Built around | Coaches running team practices | Endurance coaches and athletes across running, cycling, and triathlon |
| Pricing model | Per roster size: $19 (15 athletes), $39 (50), $69 (100), $99 (unlimited) a month | Coach Edition $21.99/month (4 Basic + 1 Premium athlete); Unlimited $54.99/month for unlimited Basic athletes; Premium athletes from $9/month each |
| Setup cost | None | Lists a $99 activation fee; check current promotions |
| Training analytics | Practice times, splits, effort ratings, mileage, results, PRs | Training stress, fitness and fatigue charts, and detailed workout analysis |
| Device sync | Optional Apple Health run import in compatible iOS builds; no automatic watch sync | Integrations with Garmin, Wahoo, Zwift, and others |
| Practice timing | Multi-athlete timer with splits that saves to each athlete's workout | Focused on uploaded and synced workouts |
| Team structure | Men's and women's rosters, training groups, assistant coach scopes, parent view-only accounts | Coach accounts with athlete libraries; multi-coach options |
Pricing checked October 30, 2026. See TrainingPeaks’ coach pricing and billing details for current terms.
Where TrainingPeaks is strong
- Analytics. Training stress, fitness and fatigue trends, and detailed workout files are its core, and many endurance coaches build their whole system on them.
- Device ecosystem. Workouts sync from and to watches, bike computers, and indoor trainers.
- Multisport. It covers cycling and triathlon as well as running.
- A coaching marketplace. Coaches can sell plans and find clients.
Where PaceCommand is different
- Priced by roster, not by athlete. A 50-athlete team on the Team plan is $39 a month with every athlete login included, and the price doesn't climb as you upgrade athlete accounts.
- Practice timing. Time a whole group on one clock, take splits, correct mistakes, and keep each time next to that athlete's target.
- Group workouts with individual targets. One workout gives every athlete a pace from their own PR. Try the pace calculator.
- School team structure. Rosters, training groups, assistant coaches limited to their groups, and view-only parent accounts.
When TrainingPeaks is the better choice
If you coach individual endurance athletes, especially multisport or adult athletes who train with power meters and GPS watches, TrainingPeaks' analytics and integrations are hard to beat. It's also the natural choice if you sell plans on its marketplace.
When PaceCommand fits
If you coach a high school, college, or club running team that trains together, and the work that eats your time is setting targets, timing reps, and keeping results straight across groups, PaceCommand does that job for one price per roster.
Also comparing Final Surge? Read PaceCommand vs. Final Surge.
Frequently asked questions
How does TrainingPeaks pricing compare for a school team?
TrainingPeaks lists Coach Edition at $21.99 a month with 4 Basic athletes and 1 Premium athlete, Coach Edition Unlimited at $54.99 a month for unlimited Basic athletes, and coach-paid Premium athletes from $9 a month each with volume discounts. PaceCommand's Team plan is $39 a month for 50 athletes and 5 coaches, with every athlete login included.
Does PaceCommand have TrainingPeaks-style analytics like TSS?
No. PaceCommand tracks practice times, splits, effort ratings, mileage, and results, but it doesn't calculate training stress scores or fitness and fatigue charts. If those analytics drive your coaching, TrainingPeaks is the stronger tool.
Can I use TrainingPeaks for some athletes and PaceCommand for the team?
Yes. Some coaches keep individual or post-collegiate athletes on TrainingPeaks and run the school team's practices in PaceCommand. They don't share data automatically.