Demotu vs Kinetisense
Demotu and Kinetisense both do markerless 3D motion capture with joint-level analysis. The practical differences are what you need to run them and what happens after the assessment. Kinetisense packages its analysis into a library of clinician-oriented protocols and requires dedicated hardware: a LiDAR-equipped iPad Pro or a Windows PC with a depth camera. Demotu runs on any modern smartphone and carries every assessment into corrective work, programming, and reassessment in the same platform athletes and clients actually train in.
The short version: if your workflow ends at a documented assessment and dedicated capture hardware isn't a constraint, Kinetisense fits. If you want assessment on devices you already own, with results that flow directly into training, that's Demotu.
Choose Kinetisense if…
Kinetisense is a serious assessment tool, and for some practices it's the right call.
- You want a large library of pre-built clinical protocols and documentation workflows out of the box
- Your assessments happen in one dedicated room where fixed hardware isn't a constraint
- You already own a LiDAR iPad Pro or a compatible Windows + RealSense setup
- You deliver training through a separate system and only need assessment output
Choose Demotu if…
Demotu makes sense when assessment needs to travel, and lead somewhere.
- You want joint-level movement analysis on devices you and your staff already own
- You screen people wherever they train or present, not just in one capture room
- You want assessment results to flow directly into corrective work, programming, and the client's app
- You want to see real pricing before a sales conversation
Category by category.
Hardware & accessibility
Demotu winsDemotu
Any modern smartphone
Computer vision on standard video; every coach can assess with their own device
Kinetisense
Dedicated capture setup
2021+ iPad Pro with LiDAR, or Windows PC (i7) with Intel RealSense depth camera; 6 to 10 ft of clear space
Why it matters: Assessment tied to one device and one room becomes a scheduling bottleneck. On phones, a full roster can be screened in a single session.
Joint-level analysis
Both measure in 3DDemotu
Full-body kinematics
Joint angles, asymmetries, mobility and stability scoring, compensation patterns
Kinetisense
Depth-sensor capture
40+ joint ROM movements via LiDAR or RealSense
Bottom line: These are different capture approaches, not different capability classes. Judge measurement depth on your own patients during a trial.
Packaged clinical protocols
Kinetisense winsDemotu
Focused assessment set
Squat, hinge, lunge, jump, balance, single-leg, and ROM assessments
Kinetisense
30+ pre-built modules
Clinician-oriented protocols and documentation workflows
Why it matters: If your practice bills around specific documented evaluations, that pre-built library is convenient.
From assessment to training
Demotu winsDemotu
Closed loop
Results feed programming, programs reach the athlete app, reassessment shows whether it worked
Kinetisense
Ends at recommendations
AI corrective-exercise output; training happens in a separate system
Why it matters: For coaches, the closed loop is the whole point of assessing in the first place.
Pricing & transparencyas of August 2026
Demotu is publishedDemotu
From $70/mo
Listed publicly; see the number before a sales call
Kinetisense
Contact sales
Not published; third-party resellers have listed around $249/mo, plus required hardware
Kinetisense's packaged protocol library is deeper today, and for a fixed clinical room its hardware model works fine. What separates them is whether your assessments need to travel, and whether they should end in training.
The full breakdown
| Feature | Demotu | Kinetisense |
|---|---|---|
| Markerless 3D motion capture | Any phone cameraComputer vision on standard video | Depth sensorsLiDAR or Intel RealSense |
| Joint-level analysis | IncludedAngles, asymmetries, mobility and stability, compensations | Included40+ joint ROM movements |
| Hardware required | None extraAny modern iPhone or Android phone | Dedicated setup2021+ iPad Pro with LiDAR, or Windows PC (i7) + RealSense depth camera |
| Capture space | Normal gym or clinic space | 6 to 10 ft clearanceUp to 17 ft for some licenses |
| Packaged clinical protocols | Focused setMovement assessments; fewer pre-built clinical protocols | 30+ modulesClinician-oriented protocol library |
| Training delivery & programming | Full platformPrograms, athlete app, tracking, reassessment | Not offeredCorrective exercise recommendations only |
| Client / athlete mobile app | IncludedWorkouts, assessments, messaging, progress | Not advertised |
| Billing & payments | Add-onBuilt-in payments | Not advertised |
| Published pricing | From $70/moListed publicly | Contact salesNot published |
Kinetisense hardware and space requirements are from the Kinetisense FAQ; all claims verified August 20, 2026.
What Kinetisense does better
Frequently asked questions
Does Kinetisense require an iPad Pro?
Yes, on the iPad path. Kinetisense's FAQ states it requires a 2021-or-newer iPad Pro with a LiDAR sensor; standard iPads, iPhones, and Android devices are not supported. The alternative is a Windows 10 PC with an i7 processor and an Intel RealSense D415 depth camera. Verified as of August 2026.
Can Demotu really do 3D movement analysis with just a phone?
Yes. Demotu uses markerless, computer-vision-based capture on a standard smartphone camera, with no depth sensor, markers, or extra hardware. Assessments produce joint angles, asymmetries, mobility and stability scores, and compensation patterns in seconds.
Is Kinetisense more accurate than Demotu?
Both are markerless systems using different capture approaches: Kinetisense uses depth sensors (LiDAR or RealSense), Demotu uses computer vision on standard video. We haven't published head-to-head accuracy data, and we'd be skeptical of any vendor's claim without it. Our suggestion: run your own athletes through both during a trial and judge the outputs against your use case.
How much does Kinetisense cost?
Kinetisense doesn't publish pricing; their site asks you to contact sales, and multi-year and team discounts exist. Third-party resellers have listed subscriptions at around $249/month, plus the required hardware. Demotu's self-serve pricing is public (from $70/month for individuals and $200/month for organizations, as of August 2026), with custom Enterprise plans for larger organizations.
Can Demotu replace both an assessment tool and a training platform?
Yes, that's the core of what Demotu is. Movement assessment, AI-assisted programming, an athlete app, communication, and billing run in one system, so you're not exporting assessment results into a separate training tool.
Is Demotu built for clinicians?
Yes. Physical therapists, athletic trainers, and clinics use Demotu alongside coaches, and its joint-level kinematic reports are designed to be shared with medical staff. Kinetisense ships a larger library of pre-built clinical protocols today; if your workflow depends on specific packaged modules, run your own protocol through both during a demo and compare the output directly.
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Kinetisense is a trademark of its respective owner. Demotu is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Kinetisense. Feature and pricing information was gathered from public sources and verified as of August 20, 2026; details may have changed since. If you spot something outdated or inaccurate, let us know and we'll correct it promptly.
Sources: Kinetisense FAQ (hardware requirements) · Kinetisense · Demotu pricing