Fitbit alternatives: 8 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank All fitness tracking apps

Top picks

Best overall
Garmin Connect
Free plan + paid
Best free option
Strava
Free plan + paid

Common reasons people leave Fitbit: needs Fitbit or Google hardware to be useful, and best coaching features sit behind a subscription. We ranked 8 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Fitbit, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Garmin Connect currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Verified price	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Garmin Connect	Free plan + paid	—	No	Web, iOS, Android	4 of 4	68.8
2	Strava	Free plan + paid	—	No	Web, iOS, Android	5 of 5	64.8
3	Peloton App	Paid	—	No	iOS, Android, Web	5 of 5	61.8
4	Oura	Paid	$5.99 a month or $69.99 a year (US, before tax)	No	iOS, Android	6 of 6	57.5
5	MyFitnessPal	Free plan + paid	—	No	iOS, Android, Web	5 of 5	51.2
6	Zepp	Free	—	No	iOS, Android	5 of 5	42.3
7	Ultrahuman	Paid	—	No	iOS, Android	5 of 5	42.3
8	WHOOP	Paid	—	No	iOS, Android	3 of 3	40.0

1. Garmin ConnectTop pick
Best for: Garmin watch owners who want detailed health and training data without paying for an app
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android
68.8
score / 100
Why switch from Fitbit
Garmin watches add accurate GPS and long battery life, and the app has no subscription for core stats.
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 ×0.3100
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 Fitbit 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)
2. Strava
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 Fitbit
Works with almost any watch or phone, so you can track runs and rides without Google hardware.
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 Compare with Fitbit 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 Fitbit 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)
3. Peloton App
Best for: People who want instructor-led classes at home or the gym without buying Peloton hardware
PaidiOS, Android, Web
61.8
score / 100
Why switch from Fitbit
If you mostly want guided workouts rather than a wearable, Peloton's classes run on any phone or TV.
Pros
Huge class library across 15+ workout types
Cardio classes work with any bike, treadmill or rower
Strong instructors and community features keep people motivated
Cons
No free tier once the trial ends
Cheaper tier limits equipment cardio classes to three a month
Peloton hardware owners need a separate, pricier membership
Visit Peloton App Compare with Fitbit 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 Peloton App a good Fitbit alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
Free trial
30 days
Checked Nov 8, 2026onepeloton.com(opens source in a new tab)
Workout types
15+
Checked Nov 8, 2026onepeloton.com(opens source in a new tab)
Instructors
55+
Checked Nov 8, 2026onepeloton.com(opens source in a new tab)
Equipment
Works with any bike, treadmill or rower
Checked Nov 8, 2026onepeloton.com(opens source in a new tab)
Plans
App One and App+
Checked Nov 8, 2026onepeloton.com(opens source in a new tab)
4. Oura
Best for: People who want detailed sleep and recovery tracking without wearing a watch
PaidiOS, Android
57.5
score / 100
Why switch from Fitbit
Ring-based sleep, readiness and activity tracking for people who wore a Fitbit mainly for sleep data.
Pros
Comfortable for sleep tracking compared with a wrist device
Tracks more than 50 health metrics with daily scores
Data export to CSV even without a membership
Cons
Most insights need an ongoing membership on top of the ring price
No screen and no built-in GPS for workouts
Ring sizing has to be right before you buy
Visit Oura 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 Oura a good Fitbit alternative?
Verified facts
6 of 6 verified
Membership price
$5.99 USD per month
Checked Nov 8, 2026ouraring.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free trial
First month free for new members
Checked Nov 8, 2026ouraring.com(opens source in a new tab)
Health metrics
50+
Checked Nov 8, 2026ouraring.com(opens source in a new tab)
Data export
CSV, even without a membership
Checked Nov 8, 2026ouraring.com(opens source in a new tab)
Platforms
iOS and Android
Checked Nov 8, 2026ouraring.com(opens source in a new tab)
Starting price
$5.99 a month or $69.99 a year (US, before tax)
Checked Nov 8, 2026ouraring.com(opens source in a new tab)
5. MyFitnessPal
Best for: People who want the biggest food database and wide device sync for everyday calorie counting
Free plan + paidiOS, Android, Web
51.2
score / 100
Why switch from Fitbit
Much bigger food database for people whose main goal is tracking what they eat.
Pros
Food database of over 20 million items, incl. restaurant dishes
Syncs with 40+ apps and devices
Photo and voice logging in Premium
Free tier covers basic food and weight tracking
Cons
Barcode scanning needs Premium
Free version shows ads
User-added entries can be duplicated or inaccurate
Visit MyFitnessPal Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.341
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 MyFitnessPal a good Fitbit alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
Free plan
Yes
Checked Nov 8, 2026myfitnesspal.com(opens source in a new tab)
Food database
20.5M foods
Checked Nov 8, 2026myfitnesspal.com(opens source in a new tab)
Integrations
40+ apps and devices
Checked Nov 8, 2026myfitnesspal.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free trial
7 days for first-time Premium users
Checked Nov 8, 2026myfitnesspal.com(opens source in a new tab)
Premium logging tools
Barcode Scan, Meal Scan, Voice Log
Checked Nov 8, 2026myfitnesspal.com(opens source in a new tab)
6. Zepp
Best for: Amazfit watch and band owners who want health and workout tracking without a subscription
FreeiOS, Android
42.3
score / 100
Why switch from Fitbit
Similar all-day tracking with no premium subscription needed for core metrics.
Pros
Free to use with no subscription needed for core health data
Covers sleep, heart rate, SpO2, stress and GPS workouts in one app
Syncs with Strava, Apple Health and other platforms
Paired Amazfit hardware is cheaper than most rival watches
Cons
Only works with Amazfit and Zepp devices
Training analysis is shallower than Garmin Connect or COROS
Older devices need the separate Zepp Life app
Relaxation content sits in a separate paid Zepp Aura service
Visit Zepp Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.312
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 Zepp a good Fitbit alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
Free to use
Yes, no subscription
Checked Nov 8, 2026zepp.com(opens source in a new tab)
Device brand
Amazfit
Checked Nov 8, 2026zepp.com(opens source in a new tab)
Owner
Zepp Health (NYSE: ZEPP)
Checked Nov 8, 2026zepp.com(opens source in a new tab)
Headquarters
Gorinchem, the Netherlands
Checked Nov 8, 2026zepp.com(opens source in a new tab)
Data sales
Says it does not sell personal data
Checked Nov 8, 2026zepp.com(opens source in a new tab)
7. Ultrahuman
Best for: People who want a sleep-tracking ring without a monthly subscription
PaidiOS, Android
42.3
score / 100
Why switch from Fitbit
Sleep-tracking ring with no mandatory subscription for core features.
Pros
Core tracking works without a monthly fee
Ring PRO lasts up to 15 days per charge
Pairs with its own glucose monitor for metabolic tracking
Cons
Some features are sold as separate paid add-ons
No screen or built-in GPS for workouts
Smaller app ecosystem and fewer integrations than Oura or Garmin
Visit Ultrahuman Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.312
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 Ultrahuman a good Fitbit alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
Subscription
No mandatory subscription
Checked Nov 8, 2026ultrahuman.com(opens source in a new tab)
Battery life
Up to 15 days (Ring PRO)
Checked Nov 8, 2026ultrahuman.com(opens source in a new tab)
On-ring storage
Up to 250 days (Ring PRO)
Checked Nov 8, 2026ultrahuman.com(opens source in a new tab)
Ring AIR weight
2.4 g
Checked Nov 8, 2026ultrahuman.com(opens source in a new tab)
Tracking
Sleep, HRV, temperature and movement
Checked Nov 8, 2026ultrahuman.com(opens source in a new tab)
8. WHOOP
Best for: Athletes and regular trainers who want daily recovery and strain scores to plan workouts
PaidiOS, Android
40.0
score / 100
Why switch from Fitbit
Stronger focus on training strain and recovery, with the band included in the membership.
Pros
Hardware is included with the membership
Clear daily recovery and strain scores for planning training
Screenless band is comfortable to wear while sleeping
Cons
Ongoing subscription, with no way to use it without paying
No screen, so even the time needs your phone
No built-in GPS for runs and rides
Visit WHOOP Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.312
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 WHOOP a good Fitbit alternative?
Verified facts
3 of 3 verified
Free trial
1 month
Checked Nov 8, 2026developer.whoop.com(opens source in a new tab)
Metrics
Sleep, recovery and strain
Checked Nov 8, 2026developer.whoop.com(opens source in a new tab)
API
OAuth 2.0 and webhooks
Checked Nov 8, 2026developer.whoop.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Fitbit alternative for…

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

Best Fitbit alternative for most people

Garmin Connect

Garmin watches add accurate GPS and long battery life, and the app has no subscription for core stats.

Best Fitbit alternative for a free option

Zepp

Similar all-day tracking with no premium subscription needed for core metrics.

Best Fitbit alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Strava

Works with almost any watch or phone, so you can track runs and rides without Google hardware.

Best Fitbit alternative for iPhone and Android

Peloton App

If you mostly want guided workouts rather than a wearable, Peloton's classes run on any phone or TV.

Best Fitbit alternative for working in the browser

MyFitnessPal

Much bigger food database for people whose main goal is tracking what they eat.

Fitbit alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Fitbit?

Garmin Connect ranks first right now. Garmin watches add accurate GPS and long battery life, and the app has no subscription for core stats. Strava and Peloton App follow it in our ranking.

Fitbit vs Garmin Connect: what's the difference?

Both Fitbit and Garmin Connect are free with paid plans. Only Garmin Connect runs on Web.

Is Fitbit free?

Fitbit is free with paid plans. Premium starting price: $9.99; Starting price: From $9.99 (Google Health Premium); Free trial: 3 months of coaching, per current offer. Checked on Fitbit's own site, November 2026.

Is there a free alternative to Fitbit?

Yes. Garmin Connect (free plan + paid), Strava (free plan + paid), MyFitnessPal (free plan + paid) and Zepp (free) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Fitbit?

None of the 8 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Fitbit?

The complaints we hear most: 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.

How is this list ranked?

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

Top picks

Quick comparison

1. Garmin ConnectTop pick

Pros

Cons

Verified facts

2. Strava

Pros

Cons

Verified facts

3. Peloton App

Pros

Cons

Verified facts

4. Oura

Pros

Cons

Verified facts

5. MyFitnessPal

Pros

Cons

Verified facts

6. Zepp

Pros

Cons

Verified facts

7. Ultrahuman

Pros

Cons

Verified facts

8. WHOOP

Pros

Cons

Verified facts

The best Fitbit alternative for…

Best Fitbit alternative for most people

Best Fitbit alternative for a free option

Best Fitbit alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Best Fitbit alternative for iPhone and Android

Best Fitbit alternative for working in the browser

Fitbit alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Fitbit?

Fitbit vs Garmin Connect: what's the difference?

Is Fitbit free?

Is there a free alternative to Fitbit?

Is there an open-source alternative to Fitbit?

Why do people switch from Fitbit?

How is this list ranked?