5 Hevy Alternatives Worth Trying in 2026

Hevy is a genuinely good workout tracker — clean logging, wide platform support, and a social feed that made spreadsheet-style trackers feel dated. But it isn't the only option, and there are honest reasons to look around: the free tier caps you at 4 routines, 7 custom exercises, and 3 months of workout history, the social layer stops at a feed, and some lifters want a different focus entirely — proven programs, AI-generated workouts, or a deeper community. (Facts below are current as of July 2026; we make DilFit, entry number one, so weigh that as you read.)

1. DilFit — for social accountability

DilFit takes Hevy's social premise further: on top of a feed with follows and PR celebrations, it adds challenges with live leaderboards that update automatically from your logged workouts, and in-app workout video recording with live stat overlays for sharing lifts to TikTok and Reels. The free tier keeps full workout logging, the exercise library, the feed, and public challenges — notably without Hevy's routine or history caps. The catch: it's iPhone-only, so Android and smartwatch-first lifters should look further down this list.

2. Strong — for minimalists

Strong is the anti-social pick: no feed, no followers, just the fastest set-logging interface in the category. The free version logs unlimited workouts (capped at 3 custom routines), and Strong PRO is $4.99/month or $29.99/year. It runs on iPhone, Android, and Apple Watch. If you left Hevy because the social features felt like noise rather than a limit, Strong is the natural landing spot.

3. Boostcamp — for proven programs

Boostcamp's angle is programs, not just logging: over 11,000 free programs including the classics — 5/3/1, nSuns, GZCLP, Reddit PPL, Sheiko — with a tracker that supports RPE and RIR logging and a custom program builder, all without a paywall on programs. Boostcamp Pro ($14.99/month or $59.99/year) adds premium features on top. If you want to run a name-brand program exactly as written instead of building routines yourself, this is the strongest free option anywhere.

4. Jefit — for the exercise library

Jefit brings the biggest database on this list: 1,400+ exercises with guided instructions, plus decades of community-shared routines. The free tier is functional but ad-supported with some content locked; Jefit Elite at $12.99/month or $69.99/year unlocks pro plans, deeper analytics, watch support, and removes ads. Best for lifters who treat training as research and want everything documented.

5. Fitbod — for auto-generated workouts

Fitbod is the outlier: it doesn't wait for you to build routines at all. It generates each workout based on your equipment, your recovery state, and your training history. There's no meaningful free tier — after a 3-workout trial it's a paid app (monthly plans in the $12.99–15.99 range, annual $79.99–95.99). If your problem with Hevy was deciding what to do each session rather than logging it, Fitbod solves that specific problem better than anyone.

How to choose

Match the app to the reason you're leaving. Hit the free-tier caps? DilFit or Strong keep logging free. Want your crew involved? DilFit is the only one that goes past a feed into challenges and leaderboards. Want a proven program? Boostcamp. Want maximum data? Jefit. Want the thinking done for you? Fitbod. Every app here has a free version or trial — the real test is which one you're still opening in week three.