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Resurva vs Strava

Resurva logo

Resurva

Beauty & Salon

Beautiful online booking for beauty businesses

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Strava logo

Strava

Sports & Recreation

The social network for athletes

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Resurva pricing information not publicly displayed on website, requiring direct contact with sales team for quotes; Strava segment leaderboards, custom goals, workout analysis, offline routes and fitness scoring all require a subscription
  • They diverge on capability: Resurva covers Custom booking page, Strava covers GPS activity tracking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Resurva and Strava actually diverge.

Attributes where Resurva and Strava differ
AttributeResurvaStrava
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidiOS, Android, Web, Apple Watch, Wear OS
CategoryBeauty & SalonSports & Recreation
Founded20142009

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (Unknown), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Resurva

  • Custom booking page
  • Online scheduling
  • Email reminders
  • SMS reminders
  • Payment processing
  • Calendar sync
  • Website embedding
  • Client database

Only in Strava

  • GPS activity tracking
  • Segment leaderboards
  • Route discovery
  • Training analysis
  • Social feed and clubs
  • Garmin
  • Wahoo
  • Apple Watch

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Resurva

  • Online bookingnot Strava
  • Website integrationnot Strava
  • Appointment remindersnot Strava
  • Professional presencenot Strava

Strava

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

Where each one falls short

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

Resurva

  • Pricing information not publicly displayed on website, requiring direct contact with sales team for quotes
  • Limited information about feature depth compared to dedicated salon management platforms
  • Integration options limited to five third-party tools compared to more comprehensive platforms

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

Resurva

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Resurva review.

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 Resurva if

  • You need custom booking page.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want online scheduling.
Resurva 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 Resurva or Strava better?
Neither clearly leads. Resurva starts at Free and Strava at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Resurva or Strava?
Resurva starts at Free and Strava at Free.
Does Resurva or Strava run on more platforms?
Resurva runs on Web, iOS, Android. Strava runs on iOS, Android, Web, Apple Watch, Wear OS.
Can I use Resurva for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Resurva best used for?
Resurva is most often used for online booking, website integration, appointment reminders, professional presence. Of those, online booking and website integration are not what Strava is typically brought in for.
What can Resurva do that Strava cannot?
Resurva covers Custom booking page, Online scheduling, Email reminders, SMS reminders. Strava covers GPS activity tracking, Segment leaderboards, Route discovery, Training analysis. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Resurva: Does Resurva offer a free trial?

Yes. Resurva offers a 60-day free trial with super support. No credit card is required to sign up.

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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.

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Resurva: What features does Resurva include?

Resurva includes appointment scheduling, booking management, client management with client portal, online booking, email and SMS reminders, online payments, POS integration, multi-location support, and analytics and reporting tools.

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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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Resurva: What integrations does Resurva support?

Resurva integrates with Mailchimp for email marketing, Meta for Business for social advertising, Stripe for payments, Twitter/X for social publishing, and Vend for POS and retail operations.

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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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Resurva: Does Resurva support multi-location management?

Yes. Resurva supports multiple locations with a multi-location discount available on all accounts for managing several salon or barbershop locations from one dashboard.

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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