Hevy vs Fitbod
Hevy and Fitbod attract the same buyer with very different pitches. Hevy: huge community-shared program library. Fitbod: AI generates workouts for you. Which one suits you depends on whether you want to follow proven programs or trust a machine.
| Criterion | Hevy | Fitbod | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community programs | Massive | Built-in only | Hevy |
| AI workout generation | Limited | Core feature | Fitbod |
| Exercise library | Strong | Animations + videos | Fitbod |
| Free tier | Generous | 3 workouts/wk only | Hevy |
| Logging speed | Excellent | Decent | Hevy |
| Price (paid) | $5/mo | $12.99/mo | Hevy |
Which one should you pick?
Hevy wins price + free tier + community. Fitbod wins AI + exercise library. Ascend is closer to Fitbod's coaching model (Claude Sonnet, not templates) with Hevy's free-tier generosity, and adds nutrition + cardio + mountain progression.
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