Alternatives
The best Hevy alternatives
Hevy is a workout tracker with a capped free tier and Hevy Pro. Here is why people switch, and the apps worth a look instead.
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 Hevy.
Why people look for a Hevy alternative
- The free tier keeps three months of history and caps routines at four.
- Nutrition tracking is not among the features Hevy lists for its free tier or Pro.
Hevy vs FitStack at a glance
| Feature | Hevy | FitStack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Pro $2.99/mo, $23.99/yr, $74.99 lifetime (third-party report) [1] [2] | Free; Pro $9.99/month for coaching and selling |
| Free tier | 4 routines, 7 custom exercises, 3-month history [1] | Free; Pro $9.99/month for coaching and selling |
| Volume per muscle | Pro: set count per muscle [1] | Per-muscle recovery map |
| AI programming | Pro: Hevy Trainer with progressive overload [1] | Readiness-based training proposals |
| Nutrition tracking | Not covered by our sources | Yes: food diary, barcode and photo logging, meal plans |
| GPS run tracking | Not covered by our sources | Yes, GPS with maps and splits |
"Not covered by our sources" means the sources below do not describe that feature; it does not mean Hevy lacks it.
Choose Hevy if…
- You want a low-cost lifting log with a lifetime option.
- You want AI programming with progressive overload built into your lifting log (Hevy Trainer, Pro).
Choose FitStack if…
- You want nutrition, runs and readiness in the same app as your lifting.
- You want creator-made programs you can follow inside the same app.
Pricing and free tier
Hevy
Pro $2.99/month, $23.99/year or $74.99 lifetime (third-party reported).
Free tier: 4 routines, 7 custom exercises and 3 months of history.
FitStack
Free plan for tracking. Pro is $9.99/month, needed only for live sessions, coaching and selling. See plans.
Hevy alternatives for workout tracking
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1. FitStack
One app for nutrition logging, strength training, GPS run tracking and daily readiness, with a creator marketplace for plans.
Price: Free plan for tracking. Pro is $9.99/month, needed only for live sessions, coaching and selling.
Free tier: Free plan for tracking; Pro only for coaching and selling.
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2. Strong
A workout logger with a free tier and a PRO upgrade.
Price: PRO $4.99/month, $29.99/year or $99.99 lifetime (third-party reported; Strong says prices vary by region).
Free tier: 3 workout templates and unlimited workouts.
FitStack vs Strong -
3. Fitbod
An adaptive workout generator sold as a single paid tier after a trial.
Price: $15.99/month or $95.99/year (raised in 2026 from $12.99 and $79.99); lifetime reported at $359.99.
Free tier: No ongoing free tier: a 7-day trial (some sources report 3 free workouts).
FitStack vs Fitbod
Listed in no particular order after FitStack, which we make. Each app's own page is linked in the sources of its comparison.
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
Why do people look for Hevy alternatives?
The free tier keeps three months of history and caps routines at four. Nutrition tracking is not among the features Hevy lists for its free tier or Pro.
Is there a free Hevy alternative?
Strong has a free tier: 3 workout templates and unlimited workouts. FitStack is free for tracking, with Pro ($9.99/month) only for coaching and selling.
How much does Hevy cost?
Pro $2.99/month, $23.99/year or $74.99 lifetime (third-party reported) (checked October 2026).
Sources (checked October 18, 2026)
- Hevy Help: Pro subscription (official)
- Sensai, Hevy review (third party) (third-party)
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