Ranked 3 of 8 in best workout and fitness apps
The strongest choice here for running, cycling and hiking, with clubs, segments and a free plan. Training plans and route planning are on the desktop site, and advanced analysis needs the paid Subscription.
Best for Running, cycling and hiking with a social feed
About Strava
Strava tracks activities with a phone or a GPS device and shows speed, pace, distance and comparisons with past efforts. Its social side includes clubs, challenges and segments, which are sections of road or trail that athletes compare. The desktop website adds training plans, route planning and activity breakdowns.
The free plan covers recording activities, joining the community and using safety features. The Subscription adds route tools, segment leaderboards and advanced training analysis, and the company offers a trial and a student plan. Compared with the logging apps in this list, Strava puts more weight on sharing and route data.
Key features
- Running, cycling and hiking
- Segments and clubs
- Route planning on desktop
- GPS device support
- Student plan
Strengths
- Free plan covers recording and community
- Strong clubs and segment leaderboards
- Works with most GPS devices
Limits
- Advanced analysis and routes need the Subscription
- Training plans and route planning are on the desktop site
Where Strava ranks
| List | Rank | Score | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Workout and fitness apps | 3 of 8 | 90.5 | Running, cycling and hiking with a social feed |
Alternatives to Strava
All 7 alternatives
HevyGym workout logger with routines, progress charts and friends
Nike Training ClubFree workouts and training programs from Nike trainers
JEFITWorkout planner and gym log with a large exercise database
StrongSimple gym workout logger with scheduling and progress tracking
Apple Fitness+Guided workouts and meditations from Apple with live Apple Watch metrics- Garmin ConnectActivity analysis and challenges for Garmin device owners
Questions about Strava
- Is Strava free?
- Strava can be used without paying: Free to join; Subscription adds routes and advanced analysis. Check the vendor’s pricing page for current limits.
- Is Strava open source?
- No. Strava is proprietary software; its source code is not public.
- Which platforms does Strava support?
- Strava is available on: iOS, Android, Web.
- What is Strava best for?
- Running, cycling and hiking with a social feed. In our ranking of workout and fitness apps it is number 3 of 8 with a score of 90.5.
- What are the best alternatives to Strava?
- The highest-ranked alternatives on listme.name are Hevy, Nike Training Club, JEFIT, Strong.