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Beeminder alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Beeminder: paying when you derail can feel punishing, and steep learning curve and quirky terminology. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Beeminder, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Strides currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Strides logoStridesFree plan + paidNoiOS, Android4 of 466.5
2Habitica logoHabiticaFree plan + paidYesWeb, iOS, Android4 of 459.6
3HabitShare logoHabitShareFreeNoiOS, Android4 of 457.2
4Habitify logoHabitifyFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android +15 of 555.3
5Loop Habit Tracker logoLoop Habit TrackerOpen sourceYesAndroid4 of 453.6
  1. Strides logo

    1. StridesTop pick

    Best for: People who track numeric goals and projects alongside daily habits

    Free plan + paidiOS, Android

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Beeminder

    Tracks the same kinds of numeric targets with a pace line, without charging you.

    Pros

    • Habits, targets, averages and projects in one app
    • Pace line shows whether you're on track
    • Clear progress reports per tracker

    Cons

    • More setup than simple streak apps
    • Free tier limits the number of trackers
    • No web version
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Strides a good Beeminder alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Tracker types
    Habit, target, average, project
    Checked Oct 25, 2026stridesapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Progress reports
    Charts per tracker
    Checked Oct 25, 2026stridesapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Goal setting
    SMART goal setup
    Checked Oct 25, 2026stridesapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Reminders
    Flexible reminders
    Checked Oct 25, 2026stridesapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Habitica logo

    2. Habitica

    Best for: People motivated by games and group accountability who want habits and to-dos in one place

    Free plan + paidOpen sourceWeb, iOS, Android

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Beeminder

    A game-based penalty system instead of real money.

    Pros

    • Game rewards and party quests make streaks feel social
    • Habits, dailies and to-dos in one app
    • Tracking is free with no feature caps
    • Web, iOS and Android code is public

    Cons

    • Pixel-art game layer can feel distracting
    • Interface is busy compared with minimal trackers
    • No native desktop apps
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Habitica a good Beeminder alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    GPL-3.0 (code)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Source code
    Public on GitHub
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    iOS app
    Open source (GPL-3.0)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Android app
    Open source (GPL-3.0)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. HabitShare logo

    3. HabitShare

    Best for: Friends or small groups who want to keep each other accountable on habits for free

    FreeiOS, Android

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Beeminder

    Uses friends for accountability rather than financial stakes.

    Pros

    • Completely free
    • Per-habit control over what friends see
    • Works across iPhone and Android

    Cons

    • Basic charts and statistics
    • No health app integrations or web version
    • Less useful if your friends won't join
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is HabitShare a good Beeminder alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Price
    100% free
    Checked Oct 25, 2026habitshareapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Privacy
    Habits private by default
    Checked Oct 25, 2026habitshareapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    iOS and Android
    Checked Oct 25, 2026habitshareapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Social
    Share habits with friends
    Checked Oct 25, 2026habitshareapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Habitify logo

    4. Habitify

    Best for: People who switch between iPhone, Android and desktop and want one synced habit list

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android, macOS

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Beeminder

    Pulls progress automatically from Apple Health and Google Fit, so data-driven tracking continues without Beeminder's pledges.

    Pros

    • Sync across iOS, Android, Mac and web
    • Apple Health, Google Fit and calendar integrations
    • API plus Zapier and IFTTT automation
    • Lifetime purchase available

    Cons

    • Free plan allows only three habits
    • Most useful features require Premium
    • Fewer journaling or mood features than some rivals
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Habitify a good Beeminder alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    3 habits
    Checked Oct 25, 2026habitify.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Premium (annual)
    $2.49/month billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026habitify.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Lifetime
    $59.99 one-time
    Checked Oct 25, 2026habitify.me(opens source in a new tab)
    API
    Yes, plus Zapier and IFTTT
    Checked Oct 25, 2026habitify.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Users
    2 million+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026habitify.me(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Loop Habit Tracker logo

    5. Loop Habit Tracker

    Best for: Android users who want a private, free habit tracker with no account or ads

    Open sourceAndroid

    53.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Beeminder

    Free, open-source Android app that scores habit strength over time, for people who want the graphs but not the money on the line.

    Pros

    • Completely free, open source and ad-free
    • Habit-strength score is forgiving of the odd missed day
    • Good widgets and charts
    • Available on F-Droid

    Cons

    • Android only; no iOS or web app
    • No built-in sync between devices
    • Plain interface with few extras like notes or journaling
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.357
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Loop Habit Tracker a good Beeminder alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    GPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Price
    Free
    Checked Oct 25, 2026loophabits.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Data export
    CSV and full backup
    Checked Oct 25, 2026loophabits.org(opens source in a new tab)
    iOS app
    None
    Checked Oct 25, 2026loophabits.org(opens source in a new tab)

The best Beeminder alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Strides logo

Best Beeminder alternative for most people

Strides

Tracks the same kinds of numeric targets with a pace line, without charging you.

HabitShare logo

Best Beeminder alternative for a free option

HabitShare

Uses friends for accountability rather than financial stakes.

Habitica logo

Best Beeminder alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Habitica

A game-based penalty system instead of real money.

Loop Habit Tracker logo

Best Beeminder alternative for open source

Loop Habit Tracker

Free, open-source Android app that scores habit strength over time, for people who want the graphs but not the money on the line.

Habitify logo

Best Beeminder alternative for Mac

Habitify

Pulls progress automatically from Apple Health and Google Fit, so data-driven tracking continues without Beeminder's pledges.

Exist logo

Best Beeminder alternative for iPhone and Android

Exist

Gathers data from other services automatically and finds correlations, no pledges.

Exist logo

Best Beeminder alternative for working in the browser

Exist

Gathers data from other services automatically and finds correlations, no pledges.

Beeminder alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Beeminder?

Strides ranks first right now. Tracks the same kinds of numeric targets with a pace line, without charging you. Exist and Habitica follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Beeminder?

Yes. Strides (free plan + paid), Habitica (free plan + paid), HabitShare (free) and Habitify (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Beeminder?

Yes: Habitica and Loop Habit Tracker.

Why do people switch from Beeminder?

The complaints we hear most: paying when you derail can feel punishing; steep learning curve and quirky terminology; dated interface.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Beeminder, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.