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Strava alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 1, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Strava: leaderboards, route tools and deeper analysis need a subscription, and activities can be visible publicly unless privacy settings are changed. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Strava, 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

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Garmin Connect logoGarmin ConnectFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 466.5
2ASICS Runkeeper logoASICS RunkeeperFree plan + paidNoiOS, Android4 of 462.6
3komoot logokomootFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android5 of 550.3
  1. Garmin Connect logo

    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

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Strava

    Free with any Garmin device and has far deeper health and training metrics, without a required 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 ×0.3100
    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 Garmin Connect a good Strava alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Platforms
    Mobile and web
    Checked Oct 30, 2026connect.garmin.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Training plans
    Garmin Coach adaptive workouts
    Checked Oct 30, 2026connect.garmin.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Challenges
    Step and distance challenges with friends
    Checked Oct 30, 2026connect.garmin.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Device requirement
    Works with Garmin devices
    Checked Oct 30, 2026connect.garmin.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. ASICS Runkeeper logo

    2. ASICS Runkeeper

    Best for: New and casual runners who want guided workouts and a plan towards a first race

    Free plan + paidiOS, Android

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Strava

    Simpler run tracker from ASICS with guided audio workouts and training plans for beginners.

    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 ×0.387
    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 ASICS Runkeeper a good Strava alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Owner
    ASICS
    Checked Nov 1, 2026runkeeper.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Training plans
    5K to full marathon
    Checked Nov 1, 2026runkeeper.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Paid membership
    Runkeeper Go
    Checked Nov 1, 2026runkeeper.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Guided workouts
    Yes
    Checked Nov 1, 2026runkeeper.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. komoot logo

    3. komoot

    Best for: Hikers and cyclists who want sport-specific route planning and offline navigation

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    50.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Strava

    Better for planning hikes and bike tours, with sport-specific maps and turn-by-turn navigation.

    Pros

    • Routes tailored to the sport and surface you choose
    • Turn-by-turn voice navigation with offline maps
    • Community Highlights help find good spots
    • Works with Garmin devices

    Cons

    • Worldwide maps and Premium features cost extra
    • Little training analysis compared with Strava or Garmin Connect
    • Not built for road driving or public transport
    Visit komoot Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.346
    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 komoot a good Strava alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free account
    Yes
    Checked Nov 1, 2026komoot.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Offline navigation
    Turn-by-turn voice navigation with offline maps
    Checked Nov 1, 2026komoot.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Premium features
    Multi-day routes, live tracking, weather on route, 3D maps
    Checked Nov 1, 2026komoot.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Garmin support
    komoot map on Garmin
    Checked Nov 1, 2026komoot.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Users
    45 million
    Checked Nov 1, 2026komoot.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Strava alternative for…

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

Garmin Connect logo

Best Strava alternative for most people

Garmin Connect

Free with any Garmin device and has far deeper health and training metrics, without a required subscription.

ASICS Runkeeper logo

Best Strava alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

ASICS Runkeeper

Simpler run tracker from ASICS with guided audio workouts and training plans for beginners.

komoot logo

Best Strava alternative for iPhone and Android

komoot

Better for planning hikes and bike tours, with sport-specific maps and turn-by-turn navigation.

Peloton App logo

Best Strava alternative for working in the browser

Peloton App

Guided indoor classes for days you can't get outside, and they work on any bike or treadmill.

Strava alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Strava?

Garmin Connect ranks first right now. Free with any Garmin device and has far deeper health and training metrics, without a required subscription. ASICS Runkeeper and komoot follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Strava?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to Strava?

None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Strava?

The complaints we hear most: 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.

How is this list ranked?

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