Software · head to head
Hevy vs SugarWOD
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; SugarWOD the pricing page shows no dollar figures for any athlete tier; the rates are not published in the page content
- They diverge on capability: Hevy covers Workout tracking, SugarWOD covers Workout logging.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Hevy and SugarWOD 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 SugarWOD
- Workout logging
- PR tracking
- Gym leaderboards
- Social features
- Movement library
- Wodify
- Zen Planner
- PushPress
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 SugarWOD
- Nutrition managementnot SugarWOD
- Health monitoringnot SugarWOD
- Fitness coachingnot SugarWOD
- Wellness improvementnot SugarWOD
SugarWOD
- Programming and delivering daily workouts to a CrossFit style gymnot Hevy
- Athletes logging workout results and personal records on mobilenot Hevy
- Coaches tracking attendance and benchmark progress across a gym communitynot 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
SugarWOD
- The pricing page shows no dollar figures for any athlete tier; the rates are not published in the page content
- Billing is by registered athlete count and the system automatically moves your subscription tier up or down each month based on the count on that date
- Gyms above 250 athletes have no published tier and must contact the team for each incremental 100 athletes
- The free trial is 2 weeks
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
SugarWOD
Free- Athlete (Free)Free
- Track workouts
- View PRs
- Leaderboards
- Gym$79/month
- Programming
- Unlimited athletes
- Analytics
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 SugarWOD if
- You need workout logging.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Ios, Android, Web.
- You also want pr tracking.
Questions people ask
- Is Hevy or SugarWOD better?
- Neither clearly leads. Hevy starts at Free and SugarWOD at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Hevy or SugarWOD?
- Hevy starts at Free and SugarWOD at Free.
- Does Hevy or SugarWOD run on more platforms?
- Hevy runs on iOS, Android, Web, Apple Watch, WearOS. SugarWOD runs on Ios, Android, Web.
- 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 SugarWOD is typically brought in for.
- What can Hevy do that SugarWOD cannot?
- Hevy covers Workout tracking, Social feed, Progress photos, Personal records. SugarWOD covers Workout logging, PR tracking, Gym leaderboards, Social features. 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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