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MacroFactor vs Strava

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MacroFactor

Software

The smart macro tracker

From
$6.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Strava

Software

The social network for athletes

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Strava has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: MacroFactor the App Store listing states MacroFactor offers only a 7 day trial of the premium, ad-free macro tracker before a subscription is required, without stating the subscription price in the visible description.; Strava segment leaderboards, custom goals, workout analysis, offline routes and fitness scoring all require a subscription
  • They diverge on capability: MacroFactor covers Adaptive algorithm, Strava covers GPS activity tracking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which MacroFactor and Strava actually diverge.

Attributes where MacroFactor and Strava differ
AttributeMacroFactorStrava
Starting price$6.99/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsIos, AndroidiOS, Android, Web, Apple Watch, Wear OS
Founded20212009

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 MacroFactor

  • Adaptive algorithm
  • True expenditure calculation
  • Fast food logger
  • Detailed analytics
  • Knowledge base
  • Apple Health

Only in Strava

  • GPS activity tracking
  • Segment leaderboards
  • Route discovery
  • Training analysis
  • Social feed and clubs
  • Wahoo
  • Zwift
  • Web support

Both cover

  • Apple Watch
  • Garmin
  • Fitbit
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

MacroFactor

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

Strava

  • Recording runs and rides from a phone or watchnot MacroFactor
  • Segment leaderboards and competing on routesnot MacroFactor
  • Training analysis and fitness tracking on the subscriptionnot MacroFactor
  • Route planning with offline mapsnot MacroFactor
  • Following friends and clubsnot MacroFactor

Where each one falls short

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

MacroFactor

  • The App Store listing states MacroFactor offers only a 7 day trial of the premium, ad-free macro tracker before a subscription is required, without stating the subscription price in the visible description.

Strava

  • Segment leaderboards, custom goals, workout analysis, offline routes and fitness scoring all require a subscription
  • The $5 a month headline is the annual rate, billed as $59.99 a year
  • The student rate and the Runna bundle are annual only, with no monthly option

Pricing, plan by plan

MacroFactor

$6.99/month
  • Monthly$11.99/month
    • Adaptive algorithm
    • Expenditure tracking
    • All features
  • Annual$71.99/year
    • Adaptive algorithm
    • Expenditure tracking
    • All features

Strava

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Activity tracking
    • GPS recording
    • Basic segments
  • Strava+$11.99/month
    • Full segment leaderboards
    • Training zones
    • Heart rate analysis

Which should you pick?

Choose MacroFactor if

  • You need adaptive algorithm.
  • You work on Ios, Android.
  • You also want true expenditure calculation.
MacroFactor review

Choose Strava if

  • You need gps activity tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web, Apple Watch, Wear OS.
  • You also want segment leaderboards.
Strava review

Questions people ask

Is MacroFactor or Strava better?
Neither clearly leads. MacroFactor starts at $6.99/month and Strava at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, MacroFactor or Strava?
Strava has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $6.99/month for MacroFactor and Free for Strava.
Does MacroFactor or Strava run on more platforms?
MacroFactor runs on Ios, Android. Strava runs on iOS, Android, Web, Apple Watch, Wear OS.
Can I use Strava for free?
Yes. Strava has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. MacroFactor starts at $6.99/month.
What is MacroFactor best used for?
MacroFactor is most often used for workout tracking, nutrition management, health monitoring, fitness coaching. Of those, workout tracking and nutrition management are not what Strava is typically brought in for.
What can MacroFactor do that Strava cannot?
MacroFactor covers Adaptive algorithm, True expenditure calculation, Fast food logger, Detailed analytics. Strava covers GPS activity tracking, Segment leaderboards, Route discovery, Training analysis. Both handle Apple Watch, Garmin, Fitbit, Ios support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Strava: Does Strava offer a free tier?

Yes. Strava Free includes basic activity tracking, GPS recording, activity feed, following other athletes, giving kudos, and basic segments with top 10 leaderboard access. The free tier does not include full segment leaderboards, training zones, or heart rate analysis.

Source
Strava: What does Strava Premium cost?

Strava costs $11.99 per month or $79.99 per year for individual users. A Family Plan costs $139.99 per year. Students receive 50% off at $39.99 per year with verification.

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Strava: Can I export my data from Strava?

Yes. Every Strava athlete can download their data for free at any time through the app, website, or direct download. However, API access now requires a paid subscription for Standard Tier developers costing $12 per month.

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Strava: Does Strava work offline?

Strava records activities offline using GPS on your device, but viewing historical data and accessing most app features requires an internet connection to sync and display data.

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