Alternatives to Xert
An online endurance training platform that models fitness and analyses workouts without FTP tests. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.
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Xert
An online endurance training platform that models fitness and analyses workouts without FTP tests.
Replacements
Listings that take over the same core job as Xert.
Intervals.icu
Free web platform for analysing training load, fitness and power data for endurance athletes.
Intervals.icu is free rather than paid and offers fitness, fatigue and power curve analytics with imports from Garmin, Strava and Zwift, plus workout planning.
TrainingPeaks
An endurance training platform for athletes and coaches to plan, follow and track structured workouts.
TrainingPeaks focuses on structured plans between athletes and coaches across several sports, adds Android and iOS apps, and has a freemium model.
TrainerRoad
A cycling training app with structured workouts and AI-built plans that adjust to your progress.
TrainerRoad provides adaptive cycling plans without a fitness test on desktop, mobile and web, and is subscription only with no free tier.
GoldenCheetah
Open-source desktop app for analysing cycling and triathlon power and performance data.
GoldenCheetah is a free open-source desktop app for Windows, macOS and Linux that keeps power data on your computer, with a dense interface.
RUNALYZE
A manufacturer-independent web platform for analysing training data from runners and other endurance athletes.
RUNALYZE is a freemium web platform with a heart-rate-based training load model, VO2max estimates and private-by-default settings, aimed more at runners.
SportTracks
Web-based training log and performance analysis platform for running, cycling and triathlon.
SportTracks is a freemium web training log for running, cycling and triathlon with customizable analysis layouts and a documented API.
TrainerDay
A structured cycling training app with a large workout library and flexible training plans.
TrainerDay moves to Android and iOS with more than 40,000 structured workouts, a low subscription price and a free tier without a credit card.
Wahoo SYSTM
A structured training app for cyclists with interval sessions, strength work, yoga and mental training.
Wahoo SYSTM centres on structured indoor workouts including The Sufferfest, adds strength and yoga, and runs on desktop and mobile with a paid subscription.
Similar software
Related functionality, not a direct replacement.
Best Bike Split
A web tool that builds physics-based power pacing plans for cycling races and triathlons.
VeloViewer
A web app that analyses and visualises your Strava activity data with goals and maps.
Final Surge
An online training log and planner for athletes, coaches, teams and clubs.
Zwift
A virtual world for indoor cycling and running with group rides, races and training plans.
myWindsock
A web tool that forecasts wind and weather along cycling routes and analyses rides.
HRV4Training
Mobile app that measures heart rate variability to guide training load and recovery.
