Software · head to head
Ergatta vs MacroFactor
The short version
- 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; MacroFactor the App Store listing states MacroFactor offers only a 7 day trial of the premium, ad-free macro tracker before a subscription is required, without stating the subscription price in the visible description.
- They diverge on capability: Ergatta covers Game-based workouts, MacroFactor covers Adaptive algorithm.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Ergatta and MacroFactor actually diverge.
| Attribute | Ergatta | MacroFactor |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $29/month | $6.99/month |
| Platforms | Hardware | Ios, Android |
| Founded | 2019 | 2021 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 MacroFactor
- Adaptive algorithm
- True expenditure calculation
- Fast food logger
- Detailed analytics
- Knowledge base
- Apple Watch
- Garmin
- Fitbit
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
MacroFactor
- 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
MacroFactor
- The App Store listing states MacroFactor offers only a 7 day trial of the premium, ad-free macro tracker before a subscription is required, without stating the subscription price in the visible description.
Pricing, plan by plan
Ergatta
$29/month- Monthly$29/month
- All game modes
- Racing
- Personalized programs
MacroFactor
$6.99/month- Monthly$11.99/month
- Adaptive algorithm
- Expenditure tracking
- All features
- Annual$71.99/year
- Adaptive algorithm
- Expenditure tracking
- All features
Which should you pick?
Choose Ergatta if
- You need game-based workouts.
- You work on Hardware.
- You also want personalized calibration.
Choose MacroFactor if
- You need adaptive algorithm.
- You work on Ios, Android.
- You also want true expenditure calculation.
Questions people ask
- Is Ergatta or MacroFactor better?
- Neither clearly leads. Ergatta starts at $29/month and MacroFactor at $6.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Ergatta or MacroFactor?
- Ergatta starts at $29/month and MacroFactor at $6.99/month.
- Does Ergatta or MacroFactor run on more platforms?
- Ergatta runs on Hardware. MacroFactor runs on Ios, Android.
- 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 MacroFactor cannot?
- Ergatta covers Game-based workouts, Personalized calibration, Racing mode, Interval games. MacroFactor covers Adaptive algorithm, True expenditure calculation, Fast food logger, Detailed analytics. Both handle Apple Health.