Setlane is our app. Features of the other apps come from their own store listings and help pages, and prices are in USD as listed in October 2026.
Pick by what you want to change
| App | Pick it if you want | What you give up |
|---|---|---|
| Setlane | To analyze your log with ChatGPT or Claude, and faster set edits | Watch apps and social features; 3 free routines |
| Strong | A plain log with no social feed | Free charts and calculators; 3 free templates |
| Alpha Progression | Weight and rep targets for every set | Planning and charts are Pro, at a higher price |
| Boostcamp | A ready-made program to follow | Advanced analytics and some programs are Pro |
| GymLog AI | Training and nutrition in one app, with logging by chat | The AI coach and photo calorie scan are Pro |
Hevy itself is worth keeping if its watch apps, friends or shared routines keep you training. It also has an app for ChatGPT and a program generator, Trainer.
1. Setlane: ask ChatGPT or Claude about your training
Setlane is an Android workout log. You log sets with − and + buttons next to the weight and reps, the rest timer starts on its own, and your history connects to ChatGPT or Claude. You can ask which lifts stalled this month, or let the assistant fix a set in a finished workout or reorder a routine.
Where it beats Hevy
- Works with Claude as well as ChatGPT, and the assistant can correct workouts you have already logged.
- Changing weight or reps takes one tap, without opening the keyboard.
- The warm-up calculator is free; in Hevy it is part of Pro.
Where Hevy is better
- iPhone, watch and web apps, plus a social feed. Setlane is Android-only.
- Four free routines and seven custom exercises, against three and five.
- Lower monthly price.
Cost: free plan with 90 days of history in the app; Pro is $4.99 a month or $29.99 a year ($19.99 for the first year). Setlane vs Hevy in detail
2. Strong: a plain log without the social layer
Strong does one job: templates, sets, a rest timer and your history. There is no feed, no AI and no program generator, and many lifters choose it for exactly that. It runs on iPhone, Android and Apple Watch.
Where it beats Hevy
- Nothing social to scroll past: the app opens straight into your training. That simplicity is the main reason to pick it over Hevy.
Where Hevy is better
- Four free routines against Strong’s three templates.
- Hevy’s plate calculator is free; Strong keeps both calculators and full chart access in PRO.
- Pro costs less: $2.99 a month against $4.99.
Cost: free with three templates; PRO is $4.99 a month or $29.99 a year. What Strong PRO includes
3. Alpha Progression: weight and rep targets for every set
Alpha Progression is for lifters who want the app to say what to lift next. Pro builds a plan from your goal, equipment and schedule, then recommends weight and reps for each set based on your previous sessions, with periodization and deloads.
Where it beats Hevy
- Set-by-set recommendations, where Hevy Trainer raises the weight once you reach the top of the rep range.
- Periodization, deloads and separate gym profiles for different equipment.
- Exercise videos with setup and technique cues.
Where Hevy is better
- Exercise charts and the plate calculator are free in Hevy; in Alpha Progression they are Pro.
- Pro costs about four times as much per month.
Cost: free logging and manual plans; Pro is $12.99 a month or $79.99 a year, with a 14-day trial on the yearly plan for new customers. Alpha Progression Pro
4. Boostcamp: follow a ready-made program
Boostcamp starts from the program rather than the log. It offers more than 130 coach-designed programs and over 14,000 community programs for free; you pick one and log the prescribed sessions.
Where it beats Hevy
- A large free library of complete programs, where Hevy’s generated plans need Pro.
- Form videos and exercise swaps inside each session.
Where Hevy is better
- Watch apps: Hevy runs on Apple Watch and Wear OS, while Boostcamp lists phone and tablet apps only.
- Pro costs less: $2.99 a month against $14.99.
Cost: programs and core tracking are free; Pro is $14.99 a month or $59.99 a year, with a 7-day trial on the yearly plan. Boostcamp Pro
5. GymLog AI: training and nutrition in one app
GymLog AI puts a workout log, a calorie counter and an AI coach in one app. The workout log is free: sets, weight and reps with last session’s numbers next to each set, a rest timer, personal records and a full-year heatmap. With Pro you can type or say “3 × 8 bench press at 80 kg” or “oats with banana” in the chat and it is logged, photograph a meal to estimate calories and macros, and ask a coach that sees both your training and what you eat.
Where it beats Hevy
- Nutrition is built in: calorie and macro targets and food search are free; the photo scan is Pro.
- Logging by chat or voice, which no other app on this list offers.
- The AI coach answers with your meals in mind as well as your workouts.
Where Hevy is better
- Watch and web apps and a social feed; GymLog AI is a phone app.
- Cheaper Pro, and the AI features in GymLog AI have daily limits.
- GymLog AI’s listings do not mention importing a Hevy history, so check before you move.
Cost: free workout log and food tracking; Pro is $8.99 a month, with yearly plans from $32.99. GymLog AI
Devices and free plans
| App | Devices | Free plan |
|---|---|---|
| Hevy | iPhone, Android, Apple Watch, Wear OS, web | 4 routines, 7 custom exercises, 3 months of graphs |
| Setlane | Android | 3 routines, 90 days of history, both calculators, 60 AI tool calls a month |
| Strong | iPhone, Android, Apple Watch | 3 templates, full workout history |
| Alpha Progression | iPhone, Android | Unlimited logging, manual plans, exercise videos |
| Boostcamp | iPhone, Android | Program library, logging, PR history |
| GymLog AI | iPhone, Android | Workout log, food search, calorie and macro targets |
USD prices
| App | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| Hevy | $2.99 | $23.99 |
| Setlane | $4.99 | $19.99 first year, then $29.99 |
| Strong | $4.99 | $29.99 |
| Alpha Progression | $12.99 | $79.99 |
| Boostcamp | $14.99 | $59.99 |
| GymLog AI | $8.99 | from $32.99 |
Hevy is the cheapest to keep paying for. If price is the reason you are looking, compare what you would use in each Pro plan rather than the monthly figure alone. Store prices can differ by country.
Moving your Hevy history
Hevy exports your workouts as a CSV file from its settings. Setlane imports that file directly, on the free plan: you match exercise names and check a preview before anything is saved. For the other apps, check their help pages before you count on moving years of history. How to import Hevy workouts into Setlane
Frequently asked questions
Is there a Hevy alternative without social features?
Yes. Setlane and Strong have no feed, followers or leaderboards: the app is just your own training log.
Which Hevy alternative is the cheapest?
None of them is cheaper than Hevy to keep paying for: Hevy Pro is $2.99 a month or $23.99 a year. Among the alternatives, Setlane has the cheapest first year at $19.99, and Setlane and Strong both cost $4.99 a month. All five have free plans, so check whether the free plan already covers what you need.
Which Hevy alternative works with Claude?
Setlane connects to both Claude and ChatGPT. With editing access, the assistant can also correct sets in workouts you have already logged.
Which alternative builds a program for me?
Alpha Progression Pro and GymLog AI Pro generate a plan from your goals and equipment, and Boostcamp offers a large free library of ready-made programs. Hevy itself has Trainer in Pro.
Can I move my Hevy workout history?
Hevy exports your workouts as a CSV file. Setlane imports it on the free plan, with exercise matching and a preview. For the other apps, check their help pages first.
