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Strides alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Strides: more setup than simple streak apps, and free tier limits the number of trackers. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Strides, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Beeminder currently ranks first.

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The best Strides alternative for…

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

Beeminder logo

Best Strides alternative for most people

Beeminder

Also tracks numeric goals against a target line, but with money at stake.

Loop Habit Tracker logo

Best Strides alternative for a free option

Loop Habit Tracker

Free and open source, with measurable habits on Android.

Habitify logo

Best Strides alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Habitify

Simpler habit tracking with sync across mobile, desktop and web.

Loop Habit Tracker logo

Best Strides alternative for open source

Loop Habit Tracker

Free and open source, with measurable habits on Android.

Streaks logo

Best Strides alternative for Mac

Streaks

A pay-once Apple app for people who only need daily habits.

Exist logo

Best Strides alternative for iPhone and Android

Exist

Pulls numbers in automatically from other services instead of manual entry.

Beeminder logo

Best Strides alternative for working in the browser

Beeminder

Also tracks numeric goals against a target line, but with money at stake.

Strides alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Strides?

Beeminder ranks first right now. Also tracks numeric goals against a target line, but with money at stake. Exist and Habitify follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Strides?

Yes. Beeminder (free plan + paid), Habitify (free plan + paid) and Loop Habit Tracker (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Strides?

Yes: Loop Habit Tracker.

Why do people switch from Strides?

The complaints we hear most: more setup than simple streak apps; free tier limits the number of trackers; no web version.

How is this list ranked?

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