Zwift
Virtual world for indoor cycling and running with group rides, racing, and training plans. Zwift Plus adds AI Coach and video routes (~$10/mo upcharge).
Editorial score breakdown
These sub-scores are editorial, not a lab test or user rating. Best-in-class indoor motivation and social riding; coaching depth trails dedicated AI plan apps unless on Zwift Plus.
| Dimension | Weight | Score (0–10) |
|---|---|---|
| Coaching quality | 30% | 6.5 |
| Adaptivity | 25% | 7.0 |
| Integrations | 20% | 8.5 |
| Value | 15% | 7.0 |
| Ease of use | 10% | 8.5 |
| Overall | 7.3/10 |
Zwift at a glance
| Type | Indoor training |
|---|---|
| Developer | Zwift |
| Starts at | $19.99/mo ($16.67/mo yearly) |
| Billing | Subscription |
| Free plan / trial | Free trial · 14-day free trial (monthly) |
| Sports | cycling, running |
| Platforms | windows, macos, ios, android, apple-tv, iphone |
| Integrations | wahoo, kickr, garmin, strava, trainerroad |
Zwift pricing and plans
| Plan | Monthly | Yearly (per mo) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zwift | $19.99 | $16.67 | $199.99/yr; indoor cycling & running world; 14-day trial on monthly |
| Zwift Plus | $29.99 | $25 | $299.99/yr; adds AI Coach and video routes |
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Sources
- https://www.zwift.com/en-us/pricing
- https://support.zwift.com/en_us/pricing-and-billing-faq-HygeG0ybH7
Zwift alternatives
Peloton (6.0/10), Wahoo SYSTM (7.3/10), ROUVY (6.2/10), MyWhoosh (5.5/10), FulGaz (5.3/10), IndieVelo (4.9/10), TrainingPeaks (7.4/10), TextFit (7.6/10) · Full alternatives page →
Zwift compared
Where Zwift ranks
- #4 in indoor training apps · ranked by editorial score
- #10 in cycling training apps · ranked by editorial score
- #13 in running training apps · ranked by editorial score
Frequently asked questions
What is Zwift's editorial score?
Zwift scores 7.3/10 overall (editorial). Sub-scores: Coaching quality 6.5, Adaptivity 7, Integrations 8.5, Value 7, Ease of use 8.5. Rationale: Best-in-class indoor motivation and social riding; coaching depth trails dedicated AI plan apps unless on Zwift Plus. See /methodology/.
How much does Zwift cost?
Zwift publishes a starting price of $19.99/mo ($16.67/mo yearly) (checked Nov 3, 2026). Confirm on the vendor site.
Does Zwift have a free plan or trial?
Free trial · Trial: 14-day free trial (monthly).
What are alternatives to Zwift?
Peloton, Wahoo SYSTM, ROUVY, MyWhoosh, FulGaz share the most overlap on this site.