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Strava vs Treatwell

Strava logo

Strava

Software

The social network for athletes

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Treatwell logo

Treatwell

Software

Beauty and wellness booking platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Strava segment leaderboards, custom goals, workout analysis, offline routes and fitness scoring all require a subscription; Treatwell treatwell charges 35 percent commission on the first booking from a client introduced through its marketplace, and the rate is subject to location
  • They diverge on capability: Strava covers GPS activity tracking, Treatwell covers Online booking platform.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Strava and Treatwell actually diverge.

Attributes where Strava and Treatwell differ
AttributeStravaTreatwell
Pricing modelUnknowntransaction
PlatformsiOS, Android, Web, Apple Watch, Wear OSWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20092008

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 Strava

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

Only in Treatwell

  • Online booking platform
  • Business profile
  • Customer reviews
  • Appointment management
  • Payment processing
  • Mobile app
  • Analytics
  • Google

Both cover

  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Strava

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

Treatwell

  • Listing a salon on the Treatwell consumer booking marketplacenot Strava
  • Free salon calendar, POS and client records for freelancers and small teamsnot Strava
  • Taking online prepaid bookings with daily payoutsnot Strava

Where each one falls short

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

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

Treatwell

  • Treatwell charges 35 percent commission on the first booking from a client introduced through its marketplace, and the rate is subject to location
  • Online prepayments carry an additional 2.5 percent processing fee plus VAT
  • All commissions and fees are subject to VAT on top of the quoted percentages
  • The commercial model depends on marketplace introductions: there is no commission on direct or social media bookings, so the software is free only where the salon brings its own clients

Pricing, plan by plan

Strava

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

Treatwell

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Online booking
    • Business profile
    • 25% commission
  • Premium$49/month
    • Everything in Free
    • 15% commission
    • Advanced analytics

Which should you pick?

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

Choose Treatwell if

  • You need online booking platform.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want business profile.
Treatwell review

Questions people ask

Is Strava or Treatwell better?
Neither clearly leads. Strava starts at Free and Treatwell at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Strava or Treatwell?
Strava starts at Free and Treatwell at Free.
Does Strava or Treatwell run on more platforms?
Strava runs on iOS, Android, Web, Apple Watch, Wear OS. Treatwell runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Strava for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Strava best used for?
Strava is most often used for recording runs and rides from a phone or watch, segment leaderboards and competing on routes, training analysis and fitness tracking on the subscription, route planning with offline maps. Of those, recording runs and rides from a phone or watch and segment leaderboards and competing on routes are not what Treatwell is typically brought in for.
What can Strava do that Treatwell cannot?
Strava covers GPS activity tracking, Segment leaderboards, Route discovery, Training analysis. Treatwell covers Online booking platform, Business profile, Customer reviews, Appointment management. Both handle Ios support, Android support, Web 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.

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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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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.

Source
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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