Fitbod Alternatives: Cheaper and Free Options Compared

The best Fitbod alternative depends on what you want from the app. Fitbod builds AI workouts for you, but after 3 free workouts you need a subscription to keep starting and logging sessions; in the US App Store it lists $12.99 a month or $79.99 a year. If you want a plan built for you at a lower price, choose a planner such as GYMDONE, which creates routines from your target muscles, session length, equipment and joint restrictions. If you already have a program and only want to log it, a tracker with a free version, such as Hevy or Strong, is enough. And if you would rather not pay at all, a simple self-made plan with clear progression rules does most of what an algorithm does.

Below is an honest comparison based on each app's own store listing and help pages (checked on 28 October 2026), followed by a three-day plan you can run without any AI subscription.

What Fitbod does well

Before switching, it helps to know what you would give up. According to its App Store listing, Fitbod:

• builds each workout around your level, goals and the equipment you have, at home or in the gym;
• adapts the next session to your recent training and learns from the edits you make;
• has over 1,000 exercises with multi-angle videos and written instructions;
• works with Apple Health, Apple Watch, Strava and Fitbit;
• lets you email trainers with strength training questions.

If you like opening the app and getting a fresh, balanced workout every time, Fitbod is good at that. Most people search for an alternative because of the price, because they want more control over the plan, or because the app is not available in their language: the US listing names English, Portuguese and Spanish.

Fitbod pricing and what the free version includes

Fitbod's help page says new users get a trial of 3 free workouts, and that after the trial you can no longer start or log workouts without a subscription. The US App Store lists these in-app purchases on 28 October 2026; prices differ by country and can change.

So the real question is not "is there a free Fitbod", but whether you need an algorithm to choose your exercises. Many people do well with a fixed plan they repeat and progress for 6–8 weeks, as explained in our progressive overload guide.

Fitbod vs GYMDONE and other alternatives

The table only lists what each app states in its own listing or help pages. "Not listed" means the app does not mention it, not that it can never exist.

In short: Fitbod changes the workout for you every session; GYMDONE builds a plan around your muscles, time, equipment and joints and then lets you follow and log it; Hevy and Strong are mainly loggers for people who already have a program. We compared Hevy in detail in our Hevy alternative guide, and our article on choosing a workout app as a beginner covers what matters in any app.

A three-day plan without an AI subscription

An algorithm mostly does three things: it balances the muscles you train, it picks a sensible weight and it tells you when to add more. You can do all three with a fixed plan and two rules. This full-body plan alternates two days, three times a week (for example A on Monday, B on Wednesday, A on Friday, then B, A, B next week). Day A needs only dumbbells, so it also works at home.

• Day Agoblet squat3 × 8–12dumbbell bench press3 × 8–12dumbbell one-arm row3 × 10–12dumbbell Romanian deadlift3 × 10–12plank3 × 30–45 s
• Day Bleg press3 × 10–12lat pulldown3 × 10–12dumbbell seated shoulder press3 × 8–12seated leg curl2 × 10–15cable crunch2 × 12–15

Rule 1, starting weight: choose a weight you can lift for the top of the range with 2–3 reps left in the tank. If you are unsure, our guide on how much weight to use walks through it.

Rule 2, progression: when you reach the top of the rep range on every set with good form, add the smallest step next time (1–2.5 kg for dumbbells, 2.5–5 kg on machines) and work back up through the range. Rest 1.5–3 minutes on the first two exercises and about 60–90 seconds on the rest; see how long to rest between sets.

Every 6–8 weeks, or when progress stalls for two weeks in a row, take an easier week with fewer sets, as described in our deload guide. Write down every set so you can see what to beat next time; a workout log is what makes this plan adaptive.

How to switch from Fitbod without losing progress

1. Note your working weights. For each main lift, write down the weight and reps of your last hard sets in Fitbod.
2. Keep your history. Fitbod says your logged workouts stay viewable in its Log tab after you cancel, so you can look up old numbers later.
3. Cancel the subscription where you bought it. Fitbod's help page explains the steps: on iPhone in Settings, under your name, then Subscriptions; on Android in the Google Play app.
4. Start the new plan at the same weights. Repeat your old numbers in the first week, then follow the progression rule above.

Common questions

Is Fitbod free?

Fitbod is free to download and includes 3 free workouts. After that, starting and logging workouts needs a monthly or yearly subscription.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Fitbod?

Yes. Planners such as GYMDONE list lower yearly prices in the US App Store, and loggers such as Hevy and Strong have free versions with limits. A self-made plan with the two rules above costs nothing.

Do I need an AI app to make progress?

No. Progress comes from training consistently and adding weight or reps over time. An app helps you plan and remember the numbers, whether or not it uses AI.

Which Fitbod alternative is best for beginners?

Choose an app that gives you a ready plan, shows how to do each exercise and makes logging quick. A full-body plan three days a week, like the one above or our 3-day full-body workout, is a good start.

Sources

• Fitbod on the App Store (US): features, languages and in-app purchases
• Fitbod: how to cancel a Fitbod subscription (free trial of 3 workouts)
• Hevy on the App Store (US)
• GYMDONE on the App Store (US)