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StrongLifts alternatives

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StrongLifts is a paid weightlifting app for scheduled barbell workouts, with StrongLifts 5×5 and Madcow 5×5 programs. It runs on Android, iOS, macOS and Windows, and starts at $11.99 per user per month.

These alternatives change the emphasis: some offer free plans, larger program libraries, coaching tools, open-source hosting, endurance analysis or GPS activity tracking. Choose by the work you want your watch or phone to handle.

The other apps on the best Workout Tracking Apps, in WatchRanker's order: the wrist score first.

  1. 1
    ASICS Runkeeper
    Free plan Android · iPhone From $3.33/mo

    ASICS Runkeeper: phone GPS for running, walking and biking

    8.8 Visit
  2. 2
    RUNALYZE
    Free plan Android · iPhone From €5/mo
    8.7 Visit
  3. 3
    Final Surge
    Free plan Android · iPhone From $6.58/mo

    Final Surge: athlete-coach planning and connected workouts

    8.6 Visit
  4. 4
    MapMyRide
    Free plan Android · iPhone From $3.33/mo
    8.6 Visit
  5. 5
    TrainingPeaks
    Free plan Android · iPhone From $11.25/mo

    TrainingPeaks: endurance planning with detailed analysis

    8.6 Visit
  6. 6
    Sleep as Android
    Free plan Android
    8.5 Visit
  7. 7
    Alpha Progression
    Free plan Android · iPhone From $6.67/mo
    8.4 Visit
  8. 8
    Hevy
    Free plan Android · iPhone From $2/mo

    Hevy: free weight-lifting logging with a community

    8.4 Visit
  9. 9
    Garmin Connect
    Free plan Android · iPhone From $5.83/mo
    8.3 Visit
  10. 10
    FirstRep
    Free plan Android · iPhone From $19/mo

    FirstRep: programming, nutrition and trainer services

    8.2 Visit
  11. 12
    wger Workout Manager
    Free plan Android · iPhone

    wger Workout Manager: free, open-source and self-hostable

    7.8 Visit
  12. 13
    JEFIT
    Free plan Android · iPhone From $5.83/mo
    7.7 Visit

What buyers ask

Is there a free alternative to StrongLifts?

Yes. Boostcamp, Hevy, ABC Trainerize, TrainingPeaks, Final Surge, ASICS Runkeeper, Garmin Connect, MapMyRide and FirstRep list free plans. wger is free and open source.

Which alternative has automatic weight progression?

wger lets users create custom routines with automatic weight-progression rules. StrongLifts also increases weight after successful sets, repeats failed weights and deloads when needed.

Which alternative offers coaching tools?

Final Surge supports athletes and coaches with training, tracking, analysis and communication. FirstRep adds coaching, scheduling, payments and a trainer marketplace.

Can I use an alternative for running or cycling?

Yes. ASICS Runkeeper tracks running, walking and biking with phone GPS. MapMyRide focuses on cycling GPS, routes, live tracking and audio coaching.

Which option is open source or self-hosted?

wger Workout Manager is free, open source and available on Android, iOS, web, Linux and self-hosted setups.

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StrongLifts vs ASICS RunkeeperStrongLifts vs RUNALYZEStrongLifts vs Final SurgeStrongLifts vs MapMyRideStrongLifts vs TrainingPeaksStrongLifts vs Sleep as AndroidStrongLifts vs Alpha ProgressionStrongLifts vs Hevy