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Xert vs GoldenCheetah: catalog facts
Xert	GoldenCheetah
Paid Paid service with a free 30-day trial.	Free Free and open source.
Web	Windows, macOS, Linux
Estimates fitness without dedicated FTP tests Real-time feedback during training	Reads data directly from many power meters and bike computers Extensive power analysis tools
Requires an account and a paid plan after the trial Proprietary hosted service	Interface is dense for newcomers Aimed mainly at cyclists and triathletes
Web application	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	No account needed
Needs internet	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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