Comparison
FitStack vs Strava
Strava is an activity tracker for recording and sharing runs, with a free tier and a subscription. FitStack is one app for nutrition logging, strength training, GPS run tracking and daily readiness, with a creator marketplace for plans.
Prices and features checked October 18, 2026 against each app's own pages where possible. Figures marked "third-party report" come from independent reviews and should be confirmed on the vendor's site. FitStack makes this page, so we have linked every claim about Strava.
Side by side
| Feature | Strava | FitStack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $11.99/mo or $79.99/yr; Family $139.99/yr; with Runna $149.99/yr [1] | Free; Pro $9.99/month for coaching and selling |
| Free tier | Record and share activities, clubs, challenges, Beacon [3] | Free; Pro $9.99/month for coaching and selling |
| Route builder | Subscriber feature [2] | Not yet |
| Segments and leaderboards | Subscriber: segment comparisons, filtered leaderboards [2] | No |
| Strength training | Not covered by our sources | Yes: logging, workouts and multi-week plans |
| Nutrition tracking | Not covered by our sources | Yes: food diary, barcode and photo logging, meal plans |
| Readiness and recovery | Not covered by our sources | Yes, daily readiness check-ins |
"Not covered by our sources" means the sources below do not describe that feature; it does not mean Strava lacks it.
Choose Strava if…
- Segment comparisons, filtered leaderboards, clubs and challenges are why you run.
- You need route building and offline routes.
Choose FitStack if…
- You run and lift and want both, plus your food, in one training log.
- You want readiness check-ins to guide hard and easy days.
Pricing and free tier
Strava
$11.99/month or $79.99/year; Family $139.99/year; Strava + Runna $149.99/year; student $39.99/year; 30-day trial.
Free tier: Record and share activities, clubs, challenges and Beacon.
FitStack
Free plan for tracking. Pro is $9.99/month, needed only for live sessions, coaching and selling. See plans.
What FitStack includes today
- Food diary with barcode scanning and AI meal photo scanning that itemizes calories and macros
- Meal plans with daily calorie, protein, carb and fat targets
- Workout logging, reusable workouts and multi-week workout plans
- GPS run tracking with maps and splits
- Daily readiness check-ins and recovery tracking
- Apple Health and Health Connect sync, plus Apple Watch and Wear OS apps
- A marketplace of workout, meal and fitness plans from creators and coaches
- Social feed, communities and a gym directory
Try the free TDEE, macro and protein calculators on this site without signing up, or browse the exercise library.
Frequently asked questions
Is FitStack free like Strava's free tier?
Yes. FitStack's free plan covers food logging, workouts, run tracking and readiness; Pro ($9.99/month) is only for live sessions, coaching and selling plans. Strava's free tier includes: record and share activities, clubs, challenges and Beacon.
How much does Strava cost?
$11.99/month or $79.99/year; Family $139.99/year; Strava + Runna $149.99/year; student $39.99/year; 30-day trial (checked October 2026; prices are US and change).
What does FitStack do that Strava does not focus on?
FitStack keeps nutrition logging, strength training, GPS run tracking and daily readiness in one app, with a marketplace of creator plans. Strava is primarily a run tracking app.
Should I switch from Strava to FitStack?
Stay with Strava if segment comparisons, filtered leaderboards, clubs and challenges are why you run. FitStack suits you better if you run and lift and want both, plus your food, in one training log.
Sources (checked October 18, 2026)
- Strava pricing (official)
- Strava Support: subscription features (official)
- Strava Support: Is Strava free? (official)
Strava is a trademark of its owner. FitStack is not affiliated with or endorsed by Strava. Spotted something out of date? Tell us and we will correct it.
Thinking of switching from Strava?
Join the FitStack early-access list and we will email your invite when it is ready. Tracking is free.