Product Comparison
Volt Athletics vs. TrainHeroic
Sport

The Quick Verdict

Choose Volt

If you want an expert-built program tailored to your team, weights that adjust to each athlete as they train, and all the essential features included.

Choose TrainHeroic

If you want to build and brand your own programs, or sell training through an integrated marketplace.

TrainHeroic gives you the tools to build and sell your own program; Volt gives you a program and the tools to make it your own.

Volt vs. TrainHeroic at a Glance

Capability Volt TrainHeroic
Best fit Coaches that want expert programming with less setup and ongoing management Coaches that want to create and manage their own programming directly
Starting price $900/yr for up to 30 athletes $9.99/month for one athlete; price increases with roster size
Programming starting point Complete programs for 40+ sports, activities, and training goals included in every plan, or build from scratch Coaches build their own programs using TrainHeroic’s exercise and workout library
Program builder Drag-and-drop builder for customizing Volt programs or creating your own from scratch Builder for creating, saving, and reusing your own programs
Individualized loading Cortex AI recommends exact weights and can adjust them from set to set using athlete-entered RPE Calculates weights using coach-defined percentages or progression rules
Equipment changes Automatically adapts exercise selection to available equipment; athletes can also choose appropriate replacements Coaches can set suggested exercise swaps for athletes to choose when needed
Readiness tracking Pre-workout survey tracks sleep, soreness, energy, mood, and stress Pre-workout survey tracks sleep, soreness, energy, mood, and stress
Shared-device (tablet) training Included in every plan; up to 20 athletes per device Not offered
Messaging Direct and group messaging, including photos and short video uploads Direct and group messaging, including photos and short video uploads
Selling programs Not offered Sell programs or recurring team subscriptions through the TrainHeroic Marketplace
Mobile app iOS and Android apps; 4.7 stars from 17K ratings on the App Store iOS and Android apps; 4.3 stars from 1.8K ratings on the App Store
Exercise library 1,500+ exercises with professional videos included in every plan Exercise library with demonstration videos included in every plan
Reporting Strength, participation, readiness, feedback, and raw-data exports included in every team plan Compliance, readiness, training-summary, and lift analytics; no direct raw-data export
Coach accounts Unlimited in every plan One coach account included; additional coaches cost extra

What TrainHeroic Does Best

TrainHeroic is strongest when the coach wants to build and run their own training system, and sell it directly to athletes.

  • Built around your coaching system. Create, save, reuse, and deliver your own programs, exercises, and coaching content.
  • Coach-controlled loading and progression. Prescribe percentages from each athlete’s working max or automatically progress weight from the athlete’s previous performance.
  • A built-in way to sell your training. Sell fixed programs or ongoing team subscriptions, with athlete sign-up and payments handled through TrainHeroic.
  • A low entry price for individual coaching. Plans start at $9.99 per month for one athlete and scale with roster size.

The Volt Difference

Volt is strongest for coaches who want expert programming with less setup and ongoing management.

  • Programs arrive ready to assign. Volt offers programs built by CSCS-certified coaches for 40+ sports, activities, and training goals. Programs can be configured around the team’s sport, training schedule, and season dates.
  • Coaches remain in control. Coaches can change exercises, sets, reps, and loading, or build a program from scratch at any time. Volt’s automation reduces routine work without locking the coach out.
  • Cortex personalizes loading automatically. Cortex learns each athlete’s strength, recommends exact weights, and uses workout performance and RPE feedback to adjust those recommendations as the athlete trains.
  • Programs adapt to your equipment. Configure the equipment available, and Volt automatically adjusts the program while preserving the intended movement patterns. Athletes can also choose from appropriate replacements when needed.
  • Readiness tracking helps coaches focus their attention. Athletes report sleep, soreness, energy, mood, and stress, giving coaches a quick view of who may need a closer look.
  • Shared-device training is included. Tablet Training Mode supports up to 20 athletes on one device, standard on every team plan.
  • A highly rated mobile experience. Volt’s iOS app is rated 4.7 stars from 17K ratings, compared with TrainHeroic’s 4.3 stars from 1.8K ratings.

Which Platform Is Right for You?

Choose Volt if…

  • You want a sport-specific program ready to assign rather than a program you still need to build
  • You do not have a full-time strength coach, or your strength staff wants to spend less time on routine programming work
  • You want individualized weight recommendations that adapt automatically as athletes train
  • You want shared-device (tablet) training for group weight-room sessions

Choose TrainHeroic if…

  • You want to create and manage your own programming directly
  • You want to define your own loading percentages and progression rules
  • You coach individuals or a small roster and want a low entry price
  • You want to sell programs or recurring subscriptions through a built-in marketplace