Fitbod alternative: Gainr vs Fitbod
Fitbod and Gainr both decide what you should train instead of handing you an empty logbook. They differ in how they plan, how much you can do for free, and what they cost.
Competitor details checked against Fitbod's own website and App Store listing as of October 2026. Prices are US prices and may vary by region. Gainr is our product, so weigh our perspective accordingly.
| Gainr | Fitbod | |
|---|---|---|
| Paid plan | Free; Pro $3.99/month or $29.99/year | $15.99/month or $95.99/year[1] |
| Free access | Unlimited logging and progress charts, 2 saved custom workouts/programs combined, 2 AI generation credits, one-time 14-day Coach preview | 7-day free trial[1] |
| How workouts are chosen | AI weekly Coach plans built from your goals, schedule, equipment, and workout history; refresh, move, swap, or skip sessions (Pro after preview) | Proprietary algorithm personalizes each workout from your training history, muscle recovery, and equipment[2] |
| Coach chat | Ask the coach about your plan or adjust the week in chat (unlimited with Pro) | Not advertised |
| Exercise library | Built-in library plus custom exercises; start and finish photo demos, steps, and target muscles for built-in exercises with a demo | Over 1,000 exercises with video demos[1] |
| Platforms | iOS, Android, Apple Watch | iOS and Android; Apple Watch and Wear OS companion apps; web for onboarding only[1] |
| Offline | Not currently advertised | Generated workouts can be completed offline[1] |
| Logging | Weight, reps, timed sets, reps in reserve, warm-up vs working sets, plate guide for barbell lifts | Sets, reps, and weight, with recommendations that update as you log[2] |
Day by day vs a planned week
Fitbod's algorithm recommends each workout based on your training history and how recovered each muscle is, then applies progressive overload as you log. It suits people who want to open the app and be told what to do today.
Gainr plans the whole week up front. Its Coach builds a weekly plan around your goal, the days you can train, session length, equipment, and recent workouts. You can see what's coming, move or swap sessions, skip a day, refresh the plan, or ask the coach to change it.
Price and free access
Fitbod lists full access at $15.99 a month or $95.99 a year, with a 7-day free trial. Gainr Pro is $3.99 a month or $29.99 a year in the US.
The free tiers work differently. Fitbod is a trial of the full app. Gainr includes a one-time 14-day Coach preview, and after it ends, workout logging, history, and progress charts stay free. Ongoing Coach plans need Pro.
Where Fitbod is stronger
- A larger exercise library: Fitbod lists over 1,000 exercises with video demos.
- A Wear OS watch app. Both have Apple Watch apps, but Gainr has no Wear OS app.
- Offline workouts. Once generated, a Fitbod workout can be completed without a connection.
- Per-muscle recovery tracking is central to how Fitbod picks your next session.
Who should stick with Fitbod
- You prefer a fresh workout each day over a planned week.
- You rely on muscle recovery tracking to pick what to train.
- You log from a Wear OS watch.
- You train offline and want workouts available without a connection.
- You want the larger exercise library with video demos.
Who Gainr is a better fit for
- You want to see the whole week and adjust it when plans change.
- You want to ask a coach about your plan in plain language.
- You want free logging and progress charts that don't expire with a trial.
- Price matters: Gainr Pro costs less than Fitbod's monthly or yearly plan.
Try Gainr free
Log unlimited workouts, see your progress charts, and try weekly Coach plans free for 14 days. Pro is $3.99/month or $29.99/year in the US.
Free logging and progress charts · 14-day Coach preview
Sources
Gainr details come from the current Gainr app. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Spotted something out of date? Email support@gainr.fit.