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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.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Beeminder logoBeeminderFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android5 of 566.5
2Exist logoExistPaidNoWeb, iOS, Android5 of 562.6
3Habitify logoHabitifyFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android +15 of 559.6
4Loop Habit Tracker logoLoop Habit TrackerOpen sourceYesAndroid4 of 455.3
  1. Beeminder logo

    1. BeeminderTop pick

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

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Strides

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

    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 ×0.3100
    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 Beeminder a good Strides 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)
  2. Exist logo

    2. Exist

    Best for: Quantified-self fans who want automatic data from many apps correlated with mood

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Strides

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

    Pros

    • Most data arrives automatically from connected services
    • Correlations across mood, activity, sleep and more
    • One plan with every feature

    Cons

    • No free tier after the trial
    • Insights need weeks of data to be useful
    • Best value only if you use supported services
    Visit Exist 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 Exist a good Strides alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Price
    $6.99/month USD
    Checked Oct 25, 2026exist.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Annual price
    $62.90/year
    Checked Oct 25, 2026exist.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    30 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026exist.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Android, iOS and web
    Checked Oct 25, 2026exist.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Plans
    One plan, no tiers
    Checked Oct 25, 2026exist.io(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 Strides

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

    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 Strides 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. Loop Habit Tracker logo

    4. Loop Habit Tracker

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

    Open sourceAndroid

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Strides

    Free and open source, with measurable habits on Android.

    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
    Visit Loop Habit Tracker Details and reviews
    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 Loop Habit Tracker a good Strides 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 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.