High-Yield Savings Account Comparison

BrioDirect vs. Fitness Bank

Compare rates, requirements, and features side-by-side to find the best option for you.

Analysis by Aviel Fahl
Updated December 6, 2025
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BrioDirect

High-Yield Savings Account

4.00%
APY
Dec 6, 2025
FDIC InsuredMod. MinimumGreat iOS AppGreat Android App
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Fitness Bank

Fitness Elite Checking & Fitness Savings Combo

4.75%
APY
Dec 6, 2025
FDIC InsuredChecking BundleLow Minimums
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Min. Deposit$100
Min. Balance$100
Maintenance Fee$10. Waived for average daily balances > $100
Compound FreqDaily
Direct DepositNot required
Deposit InsuranceFDIC Insured(Cert: 29510)
EligibilityUnited States
Mobile Ratings
BBB Rating

Important Note

This is a tiered account. To earn the highest tier you must make 15 debit card transactions per Account Period, maintain $5,000 avg. minimum balance in the Elite Checking account, track at least 10,000 avg. daily steps using the FitnessBank Step Tracker app, as well as maintain a savings balance of $100. Failure to do so will result in a lower APY. See bank for more details and all tiers.

Rate Stability

Very StableNo rate changes in last 90 days

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Both of these banks are online-only. If you need physical branch access, check out our list of high-yield accounts with brick-and-mortar locations.

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Comparison Analysis

Comparing BrioDirect vs. Fitness Bank

Updated: Dec 6, 2025

Why BrioDirect?

  • Higher rated iOS app (4.7 vs 1.7)
  • Higher rated Android app (4.3 vs 0.0)

Why Fitness Bank?

  • Higher potential APY (4.45%-4.75% vs 4.00%) on all balances
  • Offers 2 different high-yield savings options

— Key Feature Differences —

Better Returns at $10,000
Fitness Bank

Fitness Bank's Fitness Elite Checking & Fitness Savings Combo earns more on smaller deposits (approx. $475 vs $400/yr).

Better Returns at $25,000
Fitness Bank

Fitness Bank's Fitness Elite Checking & Fitness Savings Combo pulls ahead with larger amounts (approx. $1188 vs $1000/yr).

Best for Simplicity
Fitness Bank

Fitness Bank's Fitness Savings Account offers 4.45% APY with no bundling, direct deposit requirement or caps.

Best for All-in-One Banking
Fitness Bank

Fitness Bank's Fitness Elite Checking & Fitness Savings Combo pays a superior APY for customers who also open a checking account.

Best Mobile App Experience
BrioDirect

BrioDirect offers an iOS app rated 4.7 (vs. 1.7) and Android app rated 4.3 (vs. 0.0)

Shared Benefits

Available Nationwide Available to New & Existing Customers
The Bottom Line

Over a 1-year period, Fitness Bank's Fitness Elite Checking & Fitness Savings Combo pays $75 more interest on a $10,000 balance than BrioDirect's High-Yield Savings Account.

BrioDirectFitness Bank
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Executive Summary

Fitness Bank offers a superior APY of 4.75% with its Fitness Elite Checking & Fitness Savings Combo, making it the winner in this comparison. This account requires maintaining a checking account and meeting specific activity thresholds, such as making 15 debit card transactions and tracking daily steps. For those seeking a simpler option, Fitness Bank's Fitness Savings Account provides a competitive APY of 4.45% without any bundling or direct deposit requirements. In contrast, BrioDirect's High-Yield Savings Account yields 4.00% and requires a minimum deposit of $5,000. Both banks operate online only, with no physical branches available.

Analysis generated based on current Banksparency database records

* AI-generated content provided for informational purposes only. Accuracy is not guaranteed; always verify details with the provider.

FeatureBrioDirectFitness Bank
APY
4.00%
Verified: 12/6/2025
↘︎ 0.30%90d Change
4.75%
Verified: 12/6/2025
Stable (90d)
Product NameHigh-Yield Savings AccountFitness Elite Checking & Fitness Savings Combo
Minimum Deposit$5,000$100
Min. Balance for APY$25$100
Monthly Fee$0$10. Waived for average daily balances > $100
Branch AccessNoneNone
Account Type
Online Only
Online Only
Direct Deposit Req.NoneNone
Checking BundleNo Yes
Mobile Apps
iOS4.7
Android4.3
iOS1.7
Android0.0
BBB RatingB-A+
Important Notes-This is a tiered account. To earn the highest tier you must make 15 debit card transactions per Account Period, maintain $5,000 avg. minimum balance in the Elite Checking account, track at least 10,000 avg. daily steps using the FitnessBank Step Tracker app, as well as maintain a savings balance of $100. Failure to do so will result in a lower APY. See bank for more details and all tiers.
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Savings Comparison

Calculations based on current APY.
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Fitness Bank earns $490 more than BrioDirect.

BrioDirect

High-Yield Savings Account

4.00% APY

Savings Breakdown

  • Interest Earned
    +$2,434.70(11.9%)
  • Total Contributions
    $13,000
  • Initial Deposit
    $5,000

Projected Balance

$20,434.70

Effective APY
4.00%

Fitness Bank

Fitness Elite Checking & Fitness Savings Combo

4.75% APY

Savings Breakdown

  • Interest Earned
    +$2,924.70(14.0%)
  • Total Contributions
    $13,000
  • Initial Deposit
    $5,000

Projected Balance

$20,924.70

Effective APY
4.75%

The Banksparency Savings Calculator provides estimated savings growth based on user input and our latest data.

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Historical Performance

Last 9 Months Analysis
MetricBrioDirectFitness Bank
High-Yield Savings AccountFitness Elite Checking & Fitness Savings ComboFitness Savings Account
Current APY
4.00%4.75%4.45%
Trend
Stable Stable Stable
Velocity (bps/mo)
-5.0-4.0-1.6
Days Since Change
369494
9-Month High
4.50%5.00%4.55%
9-Month Low
4.00%4.75%4.45%
Adjustments / Mo
0.570.230.23
Volatility Score
0.0350.0240.010
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Trends & Velocity

  • Trend: The general direction of the rate over the analyzed period. Useful for spotting if a bank is currently aggressive or pulling back.
  • Velocity (bps/mo): Speed of change. A high positive number means they raise rates quickly. 10 bps = 0.10%.
  • Adjustments/Mo: "Twitchiness." High frequency means the rate changes constantly; low frequency means it's stable.

Risk & Range

  • High/Low: The absolute ceiling and floor of the rate during the 265-day window.
  • Volatility Score: Lower is better for predictability. It indicates how wildly the rate swings relative to its average.
  • Days Since Change: If this number is high (e.g., >90), the rate is very sticky. If low, it changed recently.

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