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.
Ascend Club
The app is free. Club adds the coach, leagues and analytics.
Core tracking stays free forever — the climb, streaks, logging and your league tiers. Club is for when you want the full coach, worldwide competition and the depth, at about the price of one coffee a month.
See Club plans→
14-day free trial · no card to start
| Free | Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Tracking, the climb and streaks | ||
| Per-set logging, PR detection, wearables | ||
| Muscle-league tiers | ||
| The AI coach | nudges | Full conversation |
| Worldwide leagues and challenges | — | |
| PR projections and deep analytics | — | |
| Unlimited crews | — | |
| Themes, export and higher AI limits | — |