Alternatives to TrainerDay
A structured cycling training app with a large workout library and flexible training plans. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.
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TrainerDay
A structured cycling training app with a large workout library and flexible training plans.
Replacements
Listings that take over the same core job as TrainerDay.
TrainerRoad
A cycling training app with structured workouts and AI-built plans that adjust to your progress.
TrainerRoad offers adaptive plans that adjust to your results and runs on desktop, mobile and web, but it is subscription only with no free tier.
Zwift
A virtual world for indoor cycling and running with group rides, races and training plans.
Zwift moves structured training into a virtual world with group rides and racing, supports running too, and requires a membership fee plus a smart trainer.
Wahoo SYSTM
A structured training app for cyclists with interval sessions, strength work, yoga and mental training.
Wahoo SYSTM adds The Sufferfest intervals plus strength, yoga and mental training, runs on Windows and macOS as well as mobile, and needs a paid subscription.
MyWhoosh
A free indoor cycling app with virtual routes, training programs, group rides and races.
MyWhoosh is free with no membership fee and adds virtual routes, group rides and races, though it needs a smart trainer and a login.
ROUVY
An indoor cycling app that lets you ride real-world video routes on a smart trainer.
ROUVY swaps the workout library focus for filmed real-world routes with real gradients, adds group rides and requires a paid subscription.
TrainingPeaks
An endurance training platform for athletes and coaches to plan, follow and track structured workouts.
TrainingPeaks covers running, triathlon and strength as well as cycling and is built for athletes working with coaches, with many features on a paid plan.
Xert
An online endurance training platform that models fitness and analyses workouts without FTP tests.
Xert is a web platform that models fitness without FTP tests and gives real-time feedback, requiring a paid plan after the trial.
FulGaz
An indoor cycling app that plays real-world ride videos with matching trainer resistance.
FulGaz focuses on more than 2,000 real-world ride videos with terrain-matched trainer control rather than a large structured workout library, and is paid after the trial.
Similar software
Related functionality, not a direct replacement.
Intervals.icu
Free web platform for analysing training load, fitness and power data for endurance athletes.
Kinomap
An indoor training app that plays real-world route videos while you ride, run or row at home.
Wahoo Fitness apps
Wahoo's apps for setting up its trainers and sensors, pairing ELEMNT bike computers and structured training.
GoldenCheetah
Open-source desktop app for analysing cycling and triathlon power and performance data.
Best Bike Split
A web tool that builds physics-based power pacing plans for cycling races and triathlons.
Final Surge
An online training log and planner for athletes, coaches, teams and clubs.
