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Coach.me alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Coach.me: tracker is basic compared with newer apps, and coaching is the main product and costs extra. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Coach.me, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. HabitShare currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1HabitShare logoHabitShareFreeNoiOS, Android4 of 466.5
2Beeminder logoBeeminderFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android5 of 562.6
3Habitify logoHabitifyFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android +15 of 559.6
4Fabulous logoFabulousFree plan + paidNoiOS, Android, macOS +14 of 457.2
  1. HabitShare logo

    1. HabitShareTop pick

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

    FreeiOS, Android

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Coach.me

    Free accountability from friends rather than a paid coach.

    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
    Visit HabitShare Details and reviews
    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 HabitShare a good Coach.me 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)
  2. Beeminder logo

    2. Beeminder

    Best for: People who respond to real consequences and want quantified goals with automatic data

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Coach.me

    Money on the line instead of a coach, with automatic data.

    Pros

    • Money at stake is a strong motivator
    • Dozens of automatic data integrations
    • Handles numeric goals, not just yes/no habits

    Cons

    • Paying when you derail can feel punishing
    • Steep learning curve and quirky terminology
    • Dated interface
    Visit Beeminder Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    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 Beeminder a good Coach.me alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    $0/month core
    Checked Oct 25, 2026beeminder.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Premium tiers
    $8, $16 and $81/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026beeminder.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Web, iOS, Android, email, Slack
    Checked Oct 25, 2026beeminder.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations
    Dozens of autodata sources
    Checked Oct 25, 2026beeminder.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Founded
    2011
    Checked Oct 25, 2026beeminder.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Habitify logo

    3. Habitify

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

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android, macOS

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Coach.me

    A more polished tracker if you don't need coaching.

    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
    Visit Habitify Details and reviews
    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 Habitify a good Coach.me 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)
  4. Fabulous logo

    4. Fabulous

    Best for: People who want guided, coach-like programmes to build routines step by step

    Free plan + paidiOS, Android, macOS, Windows

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Coach.me

    Guided, coach-like programmes delivered in an app.

    Pros

    • Guided journeys add habits gradually
    • Lessons explain the reasoning behind each habit
    • Available on mobile and desktop

    Cons

    • Most content requires a subscription
    • Slow for people who just want to log habits
    • Frequent upgrade prompts
    Visit Fabulous Details and reviews
    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 Fabulous a good Coach.me alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Pricing
    Premium billed monthly or annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026thefabulous.co(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026thefabulous.co(opens source in a new tab)
    Users
    37 million+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026thefabulous.co(opens source in a new tab)
    Desktop apps
    Mac and Windows
    Checked Oct 25, 2026thefabulous.co(opens source in a new tab)

The best Coach.me alternative for…

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

HabitShare logo

Best Coach.me alternative for most people

HabitShare

Free accountability from friends rather than a paid coach.

HabitShare logo

Best Coach.me alternative for a free option

HabitShare

Free accountability from friends rather than a paid coach.

Beeminder logo

Best Coach.me alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Beeminder

Money on the line instead of a coach, with automatic data.

Habitify logo

Best Coach.me alternative for Mac

Habitify

A more polished tracker if you don't need coaching.

Fabulous logo

Best Coach.me alternative for Windows

Fabulous

Guided, coach-like programmes delivered in an app.

HabitShare logo

Best Coach.me alternative for iPhone and Android

HabitShare

Free accountability from friends rather than a paid coach.

Beeminder logo

Best Coach.me alternative for working in the browser

Beeminder

Money on the line instead of a coach, with automatic data.

Coach.me alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Coach.me?

HabitShare ranks first right now. Free accountability from friends rather than a paid coach. Beeminder and Habitify follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Coach.me?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to Coach.me?

None of the 4 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Coach.me?

The complaints we hear most: tracker is basic compared with newer apps; coaching is the main product and costs extra; website focus has shifted toward coaches.

How is this list ranked?

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