A TrueCoach alternative for coaches ready to scale
Keep simple program delivery, add structured check-ins, billing, a sales CRM, and communities. Colossus starts at R499 a month with a 30-day guarantee.
Simple program delivery is a great starting point, and it is exactly what many coaches first buy software for. The search for a TrueCoach alternative usually starts later, when the business around the programs has grown past what a delivery tool is designed to carry.
Colossus keeps the core loop fast, build a program, assign it, see the logs, and surrounds it with the pieces a scaling coach ends up needing anyway: recurring billing, structured check-ins, lead capture, and a community layer.
Program delivery is the start, not the ceiling
The program builder covers cycle-based plans from 5 to 9 days with per-set RPE, RIR, tempo, and intensity percentages. Periodization templates for linear, DUP, block, and 5-3-1 progressions apply cycle-over-cycle changes automatically, and clients log against the prescription in a free mobile app, so compliance and e1RM trends accumulate without spreadsheet work.
Check-ins that replace the Sunday chat scroll
Weekly check-ins collect weight, progress photos, habits, and subjective markers in one structured review instead of a message thread. Trends chart automatically, before-and-after photo comparisons are two taps, and voice-note replies keep the coaching personal at scale.
Billing, storefront, and leads in the same login
Coaching packages bill clients on a recurring schedule through Paystack, with cards and EFT and settlement in rand. From the Pro tier, lead-gen forms feed a prospect CRM, your storefront sells packages publicly, and discovery calls book straight into your calendar.
The platform fee is 2-6% by tier, and card processing is passed through at cost and itemised on every payout. No third-party invoicing, no payment links pasted into chat.
A migration measured in days
The guided importer moves your client list with field mapping and a 24-hour undo, and the 7-Day Migration Sprint sequences the rest: first package, top program, storefront, booking, and payments. The 30-day money-back guarantee covers the whole trial period, and your data stays exportable.
Colossus vs TrueCoach at a glance
| Feature | Colossus | TrueCoach |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing currency | Rand, from R499 per month | Typically priced in USD |
| Client billing | Recurring packages via Paystack: cards, EFT, rand | Typically handled through separate payment tools |
| Structured weekly check-ins | Photos, metrics, and habits in one review | Varies by plan |
| Sales CRM and storefront | Lead forms, prospect CRM, and storefront from Pro | Typically requires separate funnel and form tools |
| Client communities | Channels, posts, reactions, and moderation from Pro | Typically a separate community product |
| Athlete app | Free for athletes on iOS and Android | Varies by plan |
| Guarantee | 30-day money-back guarantee on every tier | Varies by provider |
Colossus claims reflect the platform as of publication. Third-party offerings change; verify current details with the provider.
Frequently asked questions
Is Colossus harder to use than a simple delivery tool?
The core loop stays simple: build a program, assign it, review the logs. The business features are there when you need them and out of the way when you do not; most coaches switch pieces on one at a time.
Can my clients keep logging on their phones?
Yes. Athletes log workouts, nutrition, and check-ins in the free Colossus app on iOS and Android, and everything syncs to your dashboard in real time.
How do I move my programs across?
Rebuild your top program in the builder as part of the 7-Day Migration Sprint, day three is set aside for exactly that, and import your client list with the guided importer, which includes a 24-hour undo.
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