Fitness · head to head
Fitbod vs Hevy
Fitbod
Fitness
AI-generated strength training workouts that adapt to logged performance and available equipment
- From
- On request
- Rated
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The short version
- Only Hevy has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Fitbod it has no personal trainer or human oversight, so a poorly modelled recovery estimate or misconfigured equipment list can produce an unsuitable workout with nobody to catch it.; Hevy free tier severely limited to 4 routines and 7 custom exercises, requiring Pro subscription for most users
- They diverge on capability: Fitbod covers Adaptive workout generation, Hevy covers Workout tracking.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Fitbod and Hevy actually diverge.
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Fitness).
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 Fitbod
- Adaptive workout generation
- Muscle recovery modelling
- Equipment-aware exercise selection
- Apple Watch integration
- Progress tracking
- Warm-up generation
Only in Hevy
- Workout tracking
- Social feed
- Progress photos
- Personal records
- Exercise library
- Apple Health
- Google Fit
- Apple Watch
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Fitbod
- A gym member who wants a personalised strength programme without hiring a personal trainernot Hevy
- Someone who trains at home with a partial set of equipment and needs workouts adjusted to itnot Hevy
- A lifter who wants automatic progressive overload rather than manually tracking weight increasesnot Hevy
- Someone who prefers algorithmic plan generation over following a fixed downloaded programmenot Hevy
Hevy
- Workout trackingnot Fitbod
- Nutrition managementnot Fitbod
- Health monitoringnot Fitbod
- Fitness coachingnot Fitbod
- Wellness improvementnot Fitbod
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Fitbod
- It has no personal trainer or human oversight, so a poorly modelled recovery estimate or misconfigured equipment list can produce an unsuitable workout with nobody to catch it.
- It lacks a community or social layer, which matters to users who want group challenges or accountability features.
- There is no dedicated nutrition coaching add-on the way Freeletics offers, so diet guidance is entirely absent.
- The free trial is short at seven days, giving little time to judge whether the generated programming suits a specific training goal like powerlifting or bodybuilding.
- It depends on accurate equipment logging, so gyms with unusual or shared equipment can produce workouts that do not match what is actually available.
Hevy
- Free tier severely limited to 4 routines and 7 custom exercises, requiring Pro subscription for most users
- Strava integration is one-way only, preventing synchronization of Strava activities back into Hevy
- Social features are basic compared to dedicated social fitness communities, limited to workout feeds and comments
- No built-in nutrition or diet tracking, complementary to but separate from full fitness platforms
- Limited coaching and AI programming features compared to alternatives like Fitbod or Boostcamp
Pricing, plan by plan
Fitbod
On request- Fitbod Monthly$15.99/month
- Unlimited AI-generated workouts
- Progress and recovery tracking
- Fitbod Annual$95.99/year
- Same features billed yearly
Hevy
Free- FreeFree
- Unlimited workout logging
- Full exercise library (200+ videos)
- Progress charts and personal records
- Pro$2.99/month
- All Free features
- Unlimited routines
- Unlimited custom exercises
Which should you pick?
Choose Fitbod if
- You need adaptive workout generation.
- You work on iOS, Android.
- You also want muscle recovery modelling.
Choose Hevy if
- You need workout tracking.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on iOS, Android, Web, Apple Watch, WearOS.
- You also want social feed.
Questions people ask
- Is Fitbod or Hevy better?
- Neither clearly leads. Fitbod starts at On request and Hevy at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Fitbod or Hevy?
- Hevy has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Fitbod and Free for Hevy.
- Does Fitbod or Hevy run on more platforms?
- Fitbod runs on iOS, Android. Hevy runs on iOS, Android, Web, Apple Watch, WearOS.
- Can I use Hevy for free?
- Yes. Hevy has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Fitbod starts at On request.
- What is Fitbod best used for?
- Fitbod is most often used for a gym member who wants a personalised strength programme without hiring a personal trainer, someone who trains at home with a partial set of equipment and needs workouts adjusted to it, a lifter who wants automatic progressive overload rather than manually tracking weight increases, someone who prefers algorithmic plan generation over following a fixed downloaded programme. Of those, a gym member who wants a personalised strength programme without hiring a personal trainer and someone who trains at home with a partial set of equipment and needs workouts adjusted to it are not what Hevy is typically brought in for.
- What can Fitbod do that Hevy cannot?
- Fitbod covers Adaptive workout generation, Muscle recovery modelling, Equipment-aware exercise selection, Apple Watch integration. Hevy covers Workout tracking, Social feed, Progress photos, Personal records.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Fitbod: Is there a free version?
Only a 7-day free trial; ongoing use requires the monthly or annual subscription.
Hevy: Is Hevy completely free or does it have a paid tier?
Hevy has a free tier and a paid Pro tier. The free version includes unlimited workout logging and access to the full exercise library but is limited to 4 routines, 7 custom exercises, and 3 months of data history. Hevy Pro costs $2.99 per month, $23.99 per year, or $74.99 lifetime and removes these limits while adding advanced analytics and custom routine sharing.
SourceFitbod: Does it work for home workouts with no equipment?
Yes, it generates bodyweight workouts when no equipment is marked available.
Hevy: What features does Hevy include for workout logging and progress tracking?
Hevy provides automatic rest timers, RPE tracking, one-rep max calculations, exercise performance charts, body measurement tracking, progress photos, and an exercise library with over 200 exercise videos. The app supports warmup calculators, drop sets, failure tracking, and note-taking on workouts.
SourceFitbod: Does it include nutrition coaching?
No, Fitbod is workout generation only, with no built-in nutrition coaching.
Hevy: Does Hevy work on Apple Watch and other devices?
Yes, Hevy is available on iOS and Android phones and tablets. It also supports Apple Watch and WearOS for basic workout logging and tracking. Additionally, Hevy has a web/desktop version for managing routines and viewing progress data.
SourceHevy: What integrations does Hevy support?
Hevy integrates with Apple Health to sync your workouts and fitness data. It also supports Strava integration, though the sync is one-way only: Hevy can send workouts to Strava, but Strava workouts will not be reflected back in Hevy.
SourceHevy: Can I share workouts and interact with other users in Hevy?
Yes, Hevy has social features including the ability to follow other athletes, view their workouts, like and comment on workouts, and save routines created by other users. The app maintains a social feed and leaderboard features, though these are more limited compared to dedicated social fitness platforms.
SourceHevy: Does Hevy have an offline mode for gym workouts?
While Hevy is primarily a cloud-based app, the search results do not provide explicit documentation about offline logging capabilities. The app requires syncing to log workouts and access progress data.
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