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Gymdesk vs Hevy

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Gymdesk

Software

Gym management software priced by member count for billing and class booking

From
On request
Rated
-
Hevy logo

Hevy

Software

Workout tracker and gym log

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Hevy has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Gymdesk price scales strictly by member headcount, from $75 per month for up to 50 members to $200 per month for 201 to 400 members, as of August 2026; Hevy free tier severely limited to 4 routines and 7 custom exercises, requiring Pro subscription for most users

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Gymdesk and Hevy actually diverge.

Attributes where Gymdesk and Hevy differ
AttributeGymdeskHevy
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebiOS, Android, Web, Apple Watch, WearOS
FoundedUnknown2019

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 Gymdesk

Nothing recorded that Hevy does not also cover.

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.

Gymdesk

No use cases recorded yet. See the Gymdesk review.

Hevy

  • Workout trackingnot Gymdesk
  • Nutrition managementnot Gymdesk
  • Health monitoringnot Gymdesk
  • Fitness coachingnot Gymdesk
  • Wellness improvementnot Gymdesk

Where each one falls short

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

Gymdesk

  • Price scales strictly by member headcount, from $75 per month for up to 50 members to $200 per month for 201 to 400 members, as of August 2026
  • Facilities above 400 members must contact sales for custom Enterprise pricing rather than a published rate, as of August 2026

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

Gymdesk

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Gymdesk review.

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 Gymdesk if

Nothing in the data separates Gymdesk from Hevy on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

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 Gymdesk or Hevy better?
Neither clearly leads. Gymdesk 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, Gymdesk or Hevy?
Hevy has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Gymdesk and Free for Hevy.
Does Gymdesk or Hevy run on more platforms?
Gymdesk runs on Web. 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. Gymdesk starts at On request.
What can Gymdesk do that Hevy cannot?
Hevy covers Workout tracking, Social feed, Progress photos, Personal records.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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.

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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.

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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.

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Hevy: 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.

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Hevy: 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.

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Hevy: 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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