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Everfit vs StrongLifts

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Everfit

Fitness

Online coaching software for fitness professionals

From
$16/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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StrongLifts

Fitness

5x5 barbell strength training app built around a fixed beginner programme, sold as a subscription

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only StrongLifts has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Everfit per-client costs decrease significantly at higher tiers; StrongLifts it is built around one specific programme, so once a lifter progresses beyond what 5x5 is designed for and stalls, the app's core structure no longer fits their needs and they typically need a different programme entirely.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Everfit and StrongLifts actually diverge.

Attributes where Everfit and StrongLifts differ
AttributeEverfitStrongLifts
Starting price$16/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionFree tier plus subscription
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebiOS, Android

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Fitness).

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 Everfit

Nothing recorded that StrongLifts does not also cover.

Only in StrongLifts

  • 5x5 programme tracking
  • Automatic progression
  • Plate calculator
  • Rest timer
  • Form videos
  • Workout history

What people use each for

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

Everfit

  • Fitness coaching at scalenot StrongLifts
  • Nutrition and habit coaching servicesnot StrongLifts
  • Corporate wellness programsnot StrongLifts

StrongLifts

  • A beginner lifter wanting a structured, proven barbell programme rather than designing their ownnot Everfit
  • Someone wanting automatic weight progression calculated for them rather than manually tracking increasesnot Everfit
  • A lifter wanting a plate calculator to avoid mental maths loading a barbellnot Everfit
  • Someone following 5x5 specifically who wants form videos built into the tracking appnot Everfit

Where each one falls short

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

Everfit

  • Per-client costs decrease significantly at higher tiers
  • Annual billing offers ~16% savings compared to monthly

StrongLifts

  • It is built around one specific programme, so once a lifter progresses beyond what 5x5 is designed for and stalls, the app's core structure no longer fits their needs and they typically need a different programme entirely.
  • Full functionality requires a paid subscription, and the free tier is limited enough that serious use of the programme effectively requires paying.
  • It offers little flexibility for customising exercises or set schemes compared with general-purpose workout loggers, since flexibility is not the point of the product.
  • 5x5 as a method is not suited to every body or goal, for example it is not designed for hypertrophy-focused or advanced lifters, and the app does not steer users away from it once it stops being appropriate.
  • Subscription billing continues after a user has outgrown the programme unless actively cancelled, which is a common pattern across fitness app subscriptions generally.

Pricing, plan by plan

Everfit

$16/month
  • Starter Forever FreeFree
    • up to 5 clients
    • core coaching tools
  • Pro$16/month
    • 5-300 clients
    • nutrition tracking
    • habit coaching
  • Studio$88/month
    • 50-500 clients
    • group chat
    • broadcast messaging
  • EnterpriseFree
    • 500+ clients
    • white-label solution
    • API access

StrongLifts

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Limited programme access and logging
  • StrongLifts Premium$undefined/month
    • Full 5x5 programme access
    • Custom plate settings
    • Expanded workout history and stats

Which should you pick?

Choose Everfit if

Nothing in the data separates Everfit from StrongLifts on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Everfit review

Choose StrongLifts if

  • You need 5x5 programme tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android.
  • You also want automatic progression.
StrongLifts review

Questions people ask

Is Everfit or StrongLifts better?
Neither clearly leads. Everfit starts at $16/month and StrongLifts at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Everfit or StrongLifts?
StrongLifts has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $16/month for Everfit and Free for StrongLifts.
Does Everfit or StrongLifts run on more platforms?
Everfit runs on Web. StrongLifts runs on iOS, Android.
Can I use StrongLifts for free?
Yes. StrongLifts has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Everfit starts at $16/month.
What is Everfit best used for?
Everfit is most often used for fitness coaching at scale, nutrition and habit coaching services, corporate wellness programs. Of those, fitness coaching at scale and nutrition and habit coaching services are not what StrongLifts is typically brought in for.
What can Everfit do that StrongLifts cannot?
StrongLifts covers 5x5 programme tracking, Automatic progression, Plate calculator, Rest timer.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Everfit: What is the cheapest way to use Everfit?

Everfit Starter (Forever Free) tier allows unlimited use for up to 5 clients at no cost, making it free for solo coaches or small practices.

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StrongLifts: Is StrongLifts free?

There is a free tier with limited access; full programme features require a paid subscription.

Everfit: What are Everfit's main pricing tiers for coaches?

Pro starts at $16/month ($19 monthly billing) for 5-300 clients. Studio starts at $88/month ($105 monthly billing) for 50-500 clients. Enterprise offers custom pricing for 500+ clients.

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StrongLifts: Is this the same as the Strong app?

No, Strong is a general-purpose workout logger for any routine; StrongLifts is built specifically around the 5x5 programme.

Everfit: How much can a coach save by switching to annual billing?

Annual billing offers approximately 16% savings compared to monthly billing across all Everfit paid tiers.

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StrongLifts: Who is 5x5 suited for?

Primarily beginner to early-intermediate lifters building a strength base; it is not designed as a long-term or advanced programme.

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