Software · head to head
Hevy vs StyleSeat
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Hevy free tier severely limited to 4 routines and 7 custom exercises, requiring Pro subscription for most users; StyleSeat introductory price of $19/month for the first 3 months rises to a standard $35/month afterward, per StyleSeat's own pricing page.
- They diverge on capability: Hevy covers Workout tracking, StyleSeat covers Online booking.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Hevy and StyleSeat actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Hevy
- Workout tracking
- Social feed
- Progress photos
- Personal records
- Exercise library
- Apple Health
- Google Fit
- Apple Watch
Only in StyleSeat
- Online booking
- Professional profiles
- Client management
- Payment processing
- Marketing tools
- Reviews & ratings
- Mobile app
- Calendar management
Both cover
- Ios support
- Android support
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Hevy
- Workout trackingnot StyleSeat
- Nutrition managementnot StyleSeat
- Health monitoringnot StyleSeat
- Fitness coachingnot StyleSeat
- Wellness improvementnot StyleSeat
StyleSeat
- Client acquisitionnot Hevy
- Online bookingnot Hevy
- Personal brandingnot Hevy
- Payment collectionnot Hevy
- Client retentionnot Hevy
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
StyleSeat
- Introductory price of $19/month for the first 3 months rises to a standard $35/month afterward, per StyleSeat's own pricing page.
Pricing, plan by plan
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
StyleSeat
Free- FreeFree
- Online booking
- Client management
- Professional profile
- Pro$35/month
- Everything in Free
- Smart pricing
- No-show protection
Which should you pick?
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.
Choose StyleSeat if
- You need online booking.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want professional profiles.
Questions people ask
- Is Hevy or StyleSeat better?
- Neither clearly leads. Hevy starts at Free and StyleSeat at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Hevy or StyleSeat?
- Hevy starts at Free and StyleSeat at Free.
- Does Hevy or StyleSeat run on more platforms?
- Hevy runs on iOS, Android, Web, Apple Watch, WearOS. StyleSeat runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- Can I use Hevy for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Hevy best used for?
- Hevy is most often used for workout tracking, nutrition management, health monitoring, fitness coaching. Of those, workout tracking and nutrition management are not what StyleSeat is typically brought in for.
- What can Hevy do that StyleSeat cannot?
- Hevy covers Workout tracking, Social feed, Progress photos, Personal records. StyleSeat covers Online booking, Professional profiles, Client management, Payment processing. Both handle Ios support, Android support, Web support.
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.
SourceHevy: 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.
SourceHevy: 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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