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Mirror vs Sweat

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Mirror

Software

The nearly invisible home gym

From
$39/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Sweat logo

Sweat

Software

Fitness app for women

From
$19.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Mirror no built-in resistance equipment like Tonal's electromagnetic arms; Sweat the Google Play listing states Sweat subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the renewal date, that there is no price increase when renewing, and that refunds are not provided for any unused portion of the subscription term
  • They diverge on capability: Mirror covers Live classes, Sweat covers Trainer-led programs.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Mirror and Sweat actually diverge.

Attributes where Mirror and Sweat differ
AttributeMirrorSweat
Starting price$39/month$19.99/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsStandalone hardware, iOS appIos, Android, Web
Founded20162015

Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 Mirror

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

Only in Sweat

  • Trainer-led programs
  • BBG, PWR, BUILD
  • Meal planning
  • Progress tracking
  • Community challenges
  • Apple Health
  • Spotify
  • Android support

Both cover

  • Apple Watch
  • Ios support

What people use each for

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

Mirror

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

Sweat

  • 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.

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

Sweat

  • The Google Play listing states Sweat subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the renewal date, that there is no price increase when renewing, and that refunds are not provided for any unused portion of the subscription term

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Sweat

$19.99/month
  • Monthly$19.99/month
    • All programs
    • Meal plans
    • Progress photos
  • Annual$119.94/year
    • All programs
    • Meal plans
    • Progress photos

Which should you pick?

Choose Mirror if

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

Choose Sweat if

  • You need trainer-led programs.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want bbg, pwr, build.
Sweat review

Questions people ask

Is Mirror or Sweat better?
Neither clearly leads. Mirror starts at $39/month and Sweat at $19.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Mirror or Sweat?
Mirror starts at $39/month and Sweat at $19.99/month.
Does Mirror or Sweat run on more platforms?
Mirror runs on Standalone hardware, iOS app. Sweat runs on Ios, Android, Web.
What is Mirror best used for?
Mirror is most often used for workout tracking, nutrition management, health monitoring, fitness coaching.
What can Mirror do that Sweat cannot?
Mirror covers Live classes, On-demand library, Real-time form check, Personal training option. Sweat covers Trainer-led programs, BBG, PWR, BUILD, Meal planning, Progress tracking. Both handle Apple Watch, Ios support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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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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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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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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