Exantur vs CoachVantage
By Martijn Mauritz · Last updated 2026-09-27
For coaches based in the EU, Exantur is the stronger choice over CoachVantage: fully hosted in the European Union and GDPR-ready by design, with a data processing agreement and export and deletion built in. You get client management, sessions, notes, goals and invoicing in one workspace, with no US-cloud exposure.
A side-by-side, factual comparison of Exantur and CoachVantage. CoachVantage is a broad all-in-one business tool; Exantur is a focused, EU-hosted coaching practice management platform. The table below lists the specifics; the sections here explain the trade-off.
This comparison is factual rather than promotional: it names where each tool fits so you can match it to your own must-haves. The two optimise for different outcomes, and the right pick depends on which you need.
By Martijn Mauritz, Founder & Coach at Exantur
Breadth vs depth
CoachVantage covers a wide surface, scheduling, payments, contracts and client management in one place. Exantur makes a narrower, deeper bet on the coaching work itself: structured notes, accountability across sessions, check-ins, goals and assessments, connected on one record. The choice is largely between consolidating admin and deepening the coaching workspace.
Data residency
Exantur stores and processes all data in the EU (Frankfurt) under the GDPR, with a DPA available. If European data protection matters to your clients or organisation, that is a concrete difference.
Scheduling and payments
Exantur does not include native scheduling or payment processing; it focuses on the coaching work and pairs with a separate tool if you need those. CoachVantage builds them in. Which side of this line you need is usually the fastest way to decide.
Summary
Choose Exantur for EU data residency and depth on the coaching work, structured notes, accountability, check-ins, goals. Choose CoachVantage if an all-in-one suite with scheduling, payments and contracts is your main requirement. The two optimise for different outcomes.
| Feature | Exantur | CoachVantage |
|---|---|---|
| EU data residency | Yes, EU (Frankfurt) | Not EU-specific |
| GDPR DPA available | Yes | Varies, check their terms |
| Structured session notes | Yes (observations / insights / breakthroughs / action points) | Notes supported |
| Accountability across sessions | Yes (native) | Varies |
| Coachee portal | Yes (white-label add-on) | Yes |
| Scheduling / payments / contracts | No (focused on coaching practice) | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
- Does Exantur replace CoachVantage's scheduling and payments?
- No. Exantur focuses on the coaching work rather than scheduling and payment processing.
- Is Exantur EU-hosted?
- Yes. All data is stored and processed in the EU (Frankfurt) under the GDPR.
- Is Exantur suitable for solo coaches or only teams?
- Both. Exantur works for a solo coach managing their own caseload and for practices with multiple coaches; plans scale from a single coach upward.
- Does Exantur import CoachVantage data?
- Exantur has no automated CoachVantage importer. Client records and notes are set up fresh or entered manually when you move over.