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Future vs Mirror

Future logo

Future

Fitness

Your personal trainer in your pocket

From
$199/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Mirror logo

Mirror

Fitness

The nearly invisible home gym

From
$39/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Future high monthly cost: $199/month is significantly more expensive than app-only alternatives and self-directed programs; Mirror no built-in resistance equipment like Tonal's electromagnetic arms
  • They diverge on capability: Future covers Dedicated personal trainer, Mirror covers Live classes.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Future and Mirror actually diverge.

Attributes where Future and Mirror differ
AttributeFutureMirror
Starting price$199/month$39/month
PlatformsiOS, AndroidStandalone hardware, iOS app
Founded20172016

Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), free tier (No), 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 Future

  • Dedicated personal trainer
  • Custom workout plans
  • Real-time accountability
  • Weekly plan adjustments
  • Trainer messaging
  • Apple Health
  • Apple-watch support

Only in Mirror

  • Live classes
  • On-demand library
  • Real-time form check
  • Personal training option
  • Heart rate display
  • Bluetooth heart rate monitors
  • Hardware support

Both cover

  • Apple Watch
  • Ios support

What people use each for

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

Future

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

Mirror

  • 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.

Future

  • High monthly cost: $199/month is significantly more expensive than app-only alternatives and self-directed programs
  • No real-time coaching: lacks in-workout guidance from coaches during actual training sessions
  • Limited customer support: email-only support model without phone or chat options for immediate assistance
  • Requires wearable for full tracking: relies on Apple Watch or smartwatch for comprehensive activity and heart rate data
  • Binding coach relationship: switching coaches or ending relationships may impact workout continuity

Mirror

  • No built-in resistance equipment like Tonal's electromagnetic arms
  • Strength training classes are circuit-based rather than traditional weightlifting programs
  • Lululemon discontinued hardware sales, affecting new customer acquisition

Pricing, plan by plan

Future

$199/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Future review.

Mirror

$39/month
  • Hardware$1495/one-time
    • Mirror screen
    • Installation option available
  • Subscription$39/month
    • 10,000+ classes
    • Live and on-demand
    • All class types
  • Personal Training$40/half-hour session
    • 1-on-1 coaching
    • Form correction

Which should you pick?

Choose Future if

  • You need dedicated personal trainer.
  • You work on iOS, Android.
  • You also want custom workout plans.
Future review

Choose Mirror if

  • You need live classes.
  • You work on Standalone hardware, iOS app.
  • You also want on-demand library.
Mirror review

Questions people ask

Is Future or Mirror better?
Neither clearly leads. Future starts at $199/month and Mirror at $39/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Future or Mirror?
Future starts at $199/month and Mirror at $39/month.
Does Future or Mirror run on more platforms?
Future runs on iOS, Android. Mirror runs on Standalone hardware, iOS app.
What is Future best used for?
Future is most often used for workout tracking, nutrition management, health monitoring, fitness coaching.
What can Future do that Mirror cannot?
Future covers Dedicated personal trainer, Custom workout plans, Real-time accountability, Weekly plan adjustments. Mirror covers Live classes, On-demand library, Real-time form check, Personal training option. Both handle Apple Watch, Ios support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Future: How much does Future personal training cost?

Future Pro membership costs $199 per month for one-on-one personal training with a certified coach. First-time users can access the first month at a discounted rate through affiliate links.

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Mirror: What does the Mirror hardware cost?

The Mirror costs $1,495, with optional white-glove delivery and installation for an additional $250. Financing options available at $32/month for 48 months.

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Future: Do Future coaches provide form feedback?

Yes, users can record and submit exercise videos to their coach, who will provide personalized form corrections and technique feedback for proper exercise execution.

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Mirror: Is there a subscription fee beyond hardware?

Yes, Mirror requires a $39/month subscription for access to live and on-demand workout classes. Personal training sessions are available for an additional $40 per half-hour.

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Future: Does Future work with wearables like Apple Watch?

Yes, Future integrates with Apple Watch, smartwatches, and can cast workouts to TV. The app tracks activity and heart rate data through wearable devices.

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Mirror: What types of workouts does Mirror offer?

Mirror offers over 10,000 live and on-demand workout classes across 60 different categories including strength, cardio, dance, boxing, and yoga.

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Future: How often are Future workouts updated?

Future coaches deliver customized weekly workouts by Sunday that adapt to travel, injuries, or schedule changes. Coaches also provide ongoing daily motivation and track workout completion.

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Mirror: Who owns Mirror now?

Lululemon acquired Mirror in June 2020 for $500 million and currently operates it as part of their fitness offerings, though hardware sales have been discontinued.

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Mirror: Does Mirror provide strength training with weights?

Mirror offers strength training classes but does not include built-in weights or resistance arms like Tonal. Users can filter for classes based on their available equipment.

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