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Nike Training Club vs Ergatta

Nike Training Club logo

Nike Training Club

Software

Free workouts from world-class Nike trainers

From
Free
Rated
-
Ergatta logo

Ergatta

Software

Game-based connected rower

From
$29/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Nike Training Club has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Nike Training Club no premium features or advanced customization; Ergatta rowing machine hardware starts at $1,699 for the Lite model and $2,299 for the Luxe model, purchased separately from the required Ergatta subscription membership
  • They diverge on capability: Nike Training Club covers Video-guided workouts, Ergatta covers Game-based workouts.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Nike Training Club and Ergatta actually diverge.

Attributes where Nike Training Club and Ergatta differ
AttributeNike Training ClubErgatta
Starting priceFree$29/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsiOS, Android, WebHardware
Founded19642019

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 Nike Training Club

  • Video-guided workouts
  • Personalized training plans
  • Athlete-led programs
  • Equipment-free options
  • Nike Run Club
  • Apple Watch
  • Ios support
  • Android support

Only in Ergatta

  • Game-based workouts
  • Personalized calibration
  • Racing mode
  • Interval games
  • Strava
  • Hardware support

Both cover

  • Progress tracking
  • Apple Health

What people use each for

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

Nike Training Club

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

Ergatta

  • 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.

Nike Training Club

  • No premium features or advanced customization
  • Requires Nike account creation
  • Limited personalization based on fitness goals
  • No live classes (all pre-recorded)
  • Limited community or social features
  • No nutrition guidance or meal planning integration
  • Not optimized for gym equipment tracking

Ergatta

  • Rowing machine hardware starts at $1,699 for the Lite model and $2,299 for the Luxe model, purchased separately from the required Ergatta subscription membership
  • Financing is offered only through fixed 0% APR installment terms of 3, 12, 18, 24 or 36 months rather than a monthly hardware rental

Pricing, plan by plan

Nike Training Club

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 185+ trainer-led workouts
    • Strength training programs
    • HIIT workouts

Ergatta

$29/month
  • Monthly$29/month
    • All game modes
    • Racing
    • Personalized programs

Which should you pick?

Choose Nike Training Club if

  • You need video-guided workouts.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want personalized training plans.

Choose Ergatta if

  • You need game-based workouts.
  • You work on Hardware.
  • You also want personalized calibration.

Questions people ask

Is Nike Training Club or Ergatta better?
Neither clearly leads. Nike Training Club starts at Free and Ergatta at $29/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Nike Training Club or Ergatta?
Nike Training Club has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Nike Training Club and $29/month for Ergatta.
Does Nike Training Club or Ergatta run on more platforms?
Nike Training Club runs on iOS, Android, Web. Ergatta runs on Hardware.
Can I use Nike Training Club for free?
Yes. Nike Training Club has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Ergatta starts at $29/month.
What is Nike Training Club best used for?
Nike Training Club is most often used for workout tracking, nutrition management, health monitoring, fitness coaching.
What can Nike Training Club do that Ergatta cannot?
Nike Training Club covers Video-guided workouts, Personalized training plans, Athlete-led programs, Equipment-free options. Ergatta covers Game-based workouts, Personalized calibration, Racing mode, Interval games. Both handle Progress tracking, Apple Health.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Nike Training Club: Is Nike Training Club free?

Yes, completely. Nike Training Club is free to download and use entirely. All 185+ workouts including strength, HIIT, yoga, and cardio are available at no cost. Previously charged $14.99/month (NTC Premium), but Nike made it free during COVID-19 and kept it free permanently.

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Nike Training Club: Does Nike Training Club require an account?

A Nike account is required to access the app and track progress, but creating an account is free.

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Nike Training Club: What workout types does Nike Training Club offer?

Nike Training Club provides 185+ trainer-led workouts across strength training, HIIT, yoga, and cardio for all fitness levels, from bodyweight-only sessions to equipment-based home workouts.

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