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Ergatta vs Lose It!

Ergatta logo

Ergatta

Software

Game-based connected rower

From
$29/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Lose It! logo

Lose It!

Software

Lose weight with your friends

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Lose It! has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Ergatta rowing machine hardware starts at $1,699 for the Lite model and $2,299 for the Luxe model, purchased separately from the required Ergatta subscription membership; Lose It! photo-based logging (Snap It) is Premium-only and has inconsistent accuracy
  • They diverge on capability: Ergatta covers Game-based workouts, Lose It! covers Calorie counting.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Ergatta and Lose It! actually diverge.

Attributes where Ergatta and Lose It! differ
AttributeErgattaLose It!
Starting price$29/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsHardwareiPhone, Android, Web
Founded20192008

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Ergatta

  • Game-based workouts
  • Personalized calibration
  • Racing mode
  • Interval games
  • Progress tracking
  • Strava
  • Hardware support

Only in Lose It!

  • Calorie counting
  • Barcode scanner
  • Meal planning
  • Challenges
  • Progress photos
  • Fitbit
  • Google Fit
  • Garmin

Both cover

  • Apple Health

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Ergatta

  • Workout tracking
  • Nutrition management
  • Health monitoring
  • Fitness coaching
  • Wellness improvement

Lose It!

  • Workout tracking
  • Nutrition management
  • Health monitoring
  • Fitness coaching
  • Wellness improvement

Both are used for workout tracking, nutrition management, health monitoring, fitness coaching, wellness improvement, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Ergatta

  • Rowing machine hardware starts at $1,699 for the Lite model and $2,299 for the Luxe model, purchased separately from the required Ergatta subscription membership
  • Financing is offered only through fixed 0% APR installment terms of 3, 12, 18, 24 or 36 months rather than a monthly hardware rental

Lose It!

  • Photo-based logging (Snap It) is Premium-only and has inconsistent accuracy
  • No natural language input for food logging, requires manual database search for every food
  • Limited micronutrient tracking beyond basic macros
  • Lacks built-in meal planning in free tier
  • No artificial intelligence for personalized recommendations

Pricing, plan by plan

Ergatta

$29/month
  • Monthly$29/month
    • All game modes
    • Racing
    • Personalized programs

Lose It!

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Lose It! review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Ergatta if

  • You need game-based workouts.
  • You work on Hardware.
  • You also want personalized calibration.
Ergatta review

Choose Lose It! if

  • You need calorie counting.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iPhone, Android, Web.
  • You also want barcode scanner.
Lose It! review

Questions people ask

Is Ergatta or Lose It! better?
Neither clearly leads. Ergatta starts at $29/month and Lose It! at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Ergatta or Lose It!?
Lose It! has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $29/month for Ergatta and Free for Lose It!.
Does Ergatta or Lose It! run on more platforms?
Ergatta runs on Hardware. Lose It! runs on iPhone, Android, Web.
Can I use Lose It! for free?
Yes. Lose It! has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Ergatta starts at $29/month.
What is Ergatta best used for?
Ergatta is most often used for workout tracking, nutrition management, health monitoring, fitness coaching.
What can Ergatta do that Lose It! cannot?
Ergatta covers Game-based workouts, Personalized calibration, Racing mode, Interval games. Lose It! covers Calorie counting, Barcode scanner, Meal planning, Challenges. Both handle Apple Health.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Lose It!: Can Lose It track macronutrients?

Yes, basic macro tracking is included in the free tier. Advanced macro tracking and meal planning features are available in the Premium tier.

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