Free Coaching Software: The Best Free Plans in 2026
Free coaching software with no time limit is rare. Most platforms offer a free trial of 14 to 30 days. Two coaching platforms have a free plan that does not expire: FocusCoachee Starter (up to 3 clients) and Practice Better Sprout (3 clients).
Looking for the bigger picture? See our overview of coaching software for professional coaches, with features and pricing.
Free plans and free trials compared
What each platform offers before you pay:
| Platform | Free option | What you get | After that |
|---|---|---|---|
| FocusCoachee | Free plan, no time limit | Up to 3 clients, full methods library, client portal | From €47/month; founding rate €29 |
| Practice Better | Free plan (Sprout), no time limit | Up to 3 clients | From $35/month |
| CoachAccountable | 30-day trial | All features | From $20/month |
| Quenza | 30-day trial, no credit card | All features | From $25/month |
| Simply.Coach | 14-day trial, no credit card | All features | From $9/month |
| CoachVantage | 14-day trial, no credit card | All features | From $39/month |
| Paperbell | Set up and test for free (no credit card) | All features, before you pay | $97/month |
| Notion or Google Docs | Free for personal use | Notes and documents, no coaching structure | Paid plans for teams |
FocusCoachee: regular price first, followed by the founding rate for the first 50 coaches, which stays the same for them. Other prices as listed on the providers’ websites in October 2026, in USD unless stated otherwise. Prices can change, so check the provider’s website for current pricing. Product names are trademarks of their respective owners.
Free plan or free trial?
A free trial lets you test all features for a few weeks, but your client data sits in a tool you have to pay for soon. A free plan lets you coach a real client for as long as you want and decide later. If you are just starting out, a free plan gives you time to build the habit before you pay.
What free coaching software usually lacks
- A client limit of 1 to 3 clients
- No or limited forms, file storage or scheduling
- No team accounts
- With generic free tools: no client portal, no link between sessions, goals and actions
The privacy question
Coaching notes are sensitive. Many free generic tools store data in the United States by default and are not designed for client data. Before you put client notes in a free tool, check:
- Where the data is stored (EU or elsewhere)
- Whether you can sign a Data Processing Agreement
- Who can access client notes
- Whether clients can have their data deleted
When a free plan is enough
- You are starting your practice and coach one to three clients
- You want to test a structured way of working before you commit
- You coach occasionally, next to another job
When it is time to upgrade
- You work with more clients than the free plan allows
- You want intake forms, documents or scheduling in the same place
- You lose time copying notes between tools
FocusCoachee Starter: free with no time limit
The Starter plan is not a demo. You coach up to 3 real clients at a time with the full toolset: programs, sessions, goals and scaling questions, the methods library of 88+ methods, actions, reflections and the client portal. No credit card, no time limit.
Data is stored in the Netherlands and a Data Processing Agreement is included. When you grow, Plus costs €47 (founding rate €29) per month for up to 10 programs.
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