Free Apple Fitness+ alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

5 of the 6 Apple Fitness+ alternatives we track can be used for free (free, open source, or with a free plan). Strava, Garmin Connect and ASICS Runkeeper rank highest, with facts last verified Nov 8, 2026.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Verified price	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Strava	Free plan + paid	—	No	Web, iOS, Android	5 of 5	64.8
2	Garmin Connect	Free plan + paid	—	No	Web, iOS, Android	4 of 4	61.8
3	ASICS Runkeeper	Free plan + paid	$11.99 a month or $39.99 a year (Runkeeper Go)	No	iOS, Android	6 of 6	59.4
4	Fitbit	Free plan + paid	$9.99	No	Android, iOS	6 of 6	57.5
5	Nike Run Club	Free	—	No	iOS, Android	4 of 4	55.9

1. StravaTop pick
Best for: Runners and cyclists who want a social feed, segment leaderboards and to sync any GPS device
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android
64.8
score / 100
Why switch from Apple Fitness+
Better for runners and cyclists who mainly want GPS tracking and a social feed.
Pros
Large active community with clubs, challenges and kudos
Segments and leaderboards make training competitive
Syncs with most GPS watches and bike computers
Free tier covers recording and sharing activities
Cons
Leaderboards, route tools and deeper analysis need a subscription
Activities can be visible publicly unless privacy settings are changed
Training plans need the separate Runna bundle
Visit Strava Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.387
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Strava a good Apple Fitness+ alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
Free plan
Yes, free to join and use
Checked Nov 8, 2026strava.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free trial
30 days
Checked Oct 29, 2026strava.com(opens source in a new tab)
Platforms
iPhone, Android and web
Checked Nov 8, 2026strava.com(opens source in a new tab)
Device support
Works with most GPS devices
Checked Nov 8, 2026strava.com(opens source in a new tab)
Subscription features
Segment leaderboards, advanced training analysis, route tools
Checked Nov 8, 2026support.strava.com(opens source in a new tab)
2. Garmin Connect
Best for: Garmin watch owners who want detailed health and training data without paying for an app
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android
61.8
score / 100
Why switch from Apple Fitness+
Free with a Garmin watch, with built-in workouts and training plans and no subscription.
Pros
Free with any Garmin device, with detailed health and training stats
Garmin Coach adaptive training plans at no extra cost
Customisable dashboard and long-term trend views
Cons
Only really useful if you own Garmin hardware
Smaller social community than Strava
Some newer insights sit behind the Connect+ subscription
Visit Garmin Connect Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.377
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Garmin Connect a good Apple Fitness+ alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Platforms
Mobile and web
Checked Nov 8, 2026connect.garmin.com(opens source in a new tab)
Training plans
Garmin Coach adaptive workouts
Checked Nov 8, 2026connect.garmin.com(opens source in a new tab)
Challenges
Step and distance challenges with friends
Checked Nov 8, 2026connect.garmin.com(opens source in a new tab)
Device requirement
Works with Garmin devices
Checked Nov 8, 2026connect.garmin.com(opens source in a new tab)
3. ASICS Runkeeper
Best for: New and casual runners who want guided workouts and a plan towards a first race
Free plan + paidiOS, Android
59.4
score / 100
Why switch from Apple Fitness+
A simpler running tracker with guided plans and audio coaching that works on Android too.
Pros
Audio-guided workouts from coaches, good for beginners
Training plans from 5K to marathon
Free basic GPS tracking
Cons
Training plans and live tracking need Runkeeper Go
Focused on running; weak for cycling and other sports
Much smaller community than Strava
Visit ASICS Runkeeper Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.369
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is ASICS Runkeeper a good Apple Fitness+ alternative?
Verified facts
6 of 6 verified
Owner
ASICS
Checked Nov 8, 2026runkeeper.com(opens source in a new tab)
Training plans
5K to full marathon
Checked Nov 8, 2026runkeeper.com(opens source in a new tab)
Paid membership
Runkeeper Go
Checked Nov 8, 2026runkeeper.com(opens source in a new tab)
Guided workouts
Yes
Checked Nov 8, 2026runkeeper.com(opens source in a new tab)
Starting price
$11.99 a month or $39.99 a year (Runkeeper Go)
Checked Nov 8, 2026runkeeper.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free plan
Yes, Basic tracking and stats
Checked Nov 8, 2026runkeeper.com(opens source in a new tab)
4. Fitbit
Best for: People who want an everyday wearable with strong sleep tracking and an easy health app
Free plan + paidAndroid, iOS
57.5
score / 100
Why switch from Apple Fitness+
Fitbit Premium adds guided workouts and mindfulness sessions, and works on Android as well as iPhone.
Pros
Detailed sleep tracking with stages and a sleep score
Wide hardware range, from screenless bands to smartwatches
Premium adds an AI coach that adapts workout plans
Cons
Needs Fitbit or Google hardware to be useful
Best coaching features sit behind a subscription
Ongoing rebrand to Google Health means account and app changes
Visit Fitbit Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.363
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Fitbit a good Apple Fitness+ alternative?
Verified facts
6 of 6 verified
App name
Now the Google Health app
Checked Nov 8, 2026fitbit.com(opens source in a new tab)
Premium starting price
$9.99
Checked Nov 8, 2026fitbit.com(opens source in a new tab)
AI coach
Built with Gemini
Checked Nov 8, 2026fitbit.com(opens source in a new tab)
Sleep tracking
Score, duration and stages
Checked Nov 8, 2026fitbit.com(opens source in a new tab)
Starting price
From $9.99 (Google Health Premium)
Checked Nov 8, 2026fitbit.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free trial
3 months of coaching, per current offer
Checked Nov 8, 2026fitbit.com(opens source in a new tab)
5. Nike Run Club
Best for: Beginner and casual runners who want free coaching through audio-guided runs and training plans
FreeiOS, Android
55.9
score / 100
Why switch from Apple Fitness+
Free guided audio runs and training plans, if the Time to Run style coaching is what you used Fitness+ for.
Pros
Large library of free audio-guided runs from Nike coaches
Training plans and challenges at no cost
Live run location sharing with contacts
Apple Watch support
Cons
Focused on running; other sports are not its strength
Less detailed training analysis than Strava or Garmin Connect
Requires a Nike account
Visit Nike Run Club Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.357
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Nike Run Club a good Apple Fitness+ alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Tracked metrics
Pace, distance, elevation, heart rate, splits
Checked Nov 8, 2026nike.com(opens source in a new tab)
Audio-guided runs
Yes
Checked Nov 8, 2026nike.com(opens source in a new tab)
Live location sharing
Yes
Checked Nov 8, 2026nike.com(opens source in a new tab)
Smartwatch
Apple Watch
Checked Nov 8, 2026nike.com(opens source in a new tab)

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1. StravaTop pick

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2. Garmin Connect

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3. ASICS Runkeeper

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4. Fitbit

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5. Nike Run Club

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