engrenage.io

What It Is

Engrenage is an all-in-one SaaS product for high-ticket coaches. It focuses on eliminating the repetitive admin work coaches face after a client pays: copying client details, sending questionnaires, generating contracts, granting access to resources, and tracking payments and delivery progress. It is closer to “payment-triggered client delivery automation + lightweight CRM” than a general-purpose CRM or course platform.

Core Features and Workflow

The product flow is fairly clear: users first connect their existing Stripe account and create payment links, with options to set the price, project, and one-time or installment payments. After a client completes payment, the system automatically triggers the onboarding flow, including videos, questionnaires, and personalized steps, while also sending welcome emails and contracts and preparing the client portal. The backend dashboard centralizes client onboarding, questionnaire responses, future payments, and notes, reducing the need to switch between Notion, email, contract tools, and spreadsheets.

Pricing and Trial

The copy says users can “start for free,” with a 5-day trial, no credit card required, and one-click cancellation. The page also mentions “20% de commission sur tes paiements,” meaning a 20% commission on payments. Since it does not disclose monthly fees, plan tiers, whether the commission is fixed, or whether it can be reduced, the commission cost needs careful calculation if the average order value reaches several thousand euros.

Security, Compliance, and Integrations

Engrenage clearly emphasizes French RGPD/GDPR compliance and mentions scenarios such as client data deletion requests and CNIL inspections, suggesting that one of its selling points is reducing compliance anxiety for coaches. However, the main content does not provide details on encryption, backups, audit logs, data centers, or certifications. In terms of third-party integrations, Stripe is the only clearly supported service; there is no visible information about calendar tools, email marketing, Zapier, Slack, or an open API.

Pros, Cons, and Who It’s For

Its main advantage is its highly focused use case, making it suitable for individuals and small teams selling high-ticket coaching, consulting, or done-with-you programs. Post-payment automation can significantly improve a client’s first impression. The downsides are limited pricing transparency and a potentially high 20% commission; team permissions, APIs, broader integrations, and enterprise-grade security information are also missing.

Access from China and Alternatives

The main content does not state how well Engrenage works from mainland China. Stripe itself also has adoption limitations for merchants in mainland China, and both payment setup and the French-language interface may be barriers. If your main customers are in China, you may want to compare it with 小鹅通, 有赞教育, and 知识星球. For international coaching businesses, Kajabi, Paperbell, and CoachAccountable are worth evaluating.