cycling training apps · by editorial score
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24 tools that cover cycling plans, indoor bike training or cycling analytics, ordered by editorial overall score (see methodology). Nobody pays for position.
20 of 24 publish a paid price, from Free to $17.50 a month (lowest published rate). Top of the list: AI Endurance, HumanGO, TrainerRoad, Xert, TriDot and 19 more.
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AI Endurance
AI coach · editorial score
Score8.2/10
Starts at$20/mo ($16.67/mo yearly)
FreeFree trial
FocusAI coachTriathlon
2
HumanGO
AI coach · editorial score
Score8.2/10
Starts at$16.99/mo ($13/mo yearly)
FreeFree trial
FocusAI coachTriathlon
3
TrainerRoad
AI coach · editorial score
Score8.2/10
Starts at$21.99/mo ($17.50/mo yearly)
FreeFree trial
FocusAI coachTriathlon
4
Xert
AI coach · editorial score
Score8.0/10
Starts at$14.99/mo ($8.33/mo yearly)
FreeFree trial
FocusAI coachCycling
5
TriDot
AI coach · editorial score
Score7.8/10
Starts at$14.99/mo
FreeFree trial
FocusAI coachTriathlon
6
Athletica
AI coach · editorial score
Score7.7/10
Starts at$19.90/mo ($15.75/mo yearly)
FreeNo free plan
FocusAI coachTriathlon
7
TextFit
AI coach · editorial score
Score7.6/10
Starts at$14.99/mo ($8.33/mo yearly)
FreeFree trial
FocusAI coachTriathlon
8
TrainingPeaks
Training platform · editorial score
Score7.4/10
Starts at$19.95/mo ($11.25/mo yearly)
FreeFree plan
FocusFree planTriathlon
9
Wahoo SYSTM
Indoor training · editorial score
Score7.3/10
Starts at$17.99/mo ($15/mo yearly)
FreeFree trial
FocusTriathlon
10
Zwift
Indoor training · editorial score
Score7.3/10
Starts at$19.99/mo ($16.67/mo yearly)
FreeFree trial
FocusRunning
11
JOIN Cycling
AI coach · editorial score
Score7.3/10
Starts atNot published
FreeFree trial
FocusAI coachCycling
12
2PEAK
AI coach · editorial score
Score7.2/10
Starts atNot published
FreeNo free plan
FocusAI coachTriathlon
13
Final Surge
Training platform · editorial score
Score6.8/10
Starts atFree
FreeFree plan
FocusFree planTriathlon
14
MOTTIV
AI coach · editorial score
Score6.8/10
Starts at$19.99/mo ($15/mo yearly)
FreeFree plan
FocusFree planAI coachTriathlon
15
Intervals.icu
Data platform · editorial score
Score6.5/10
Starts atFree
FreeFree plan
FocusFree planTriathlon
16
Nolio
Training platform · editorial score
Score6.4/10
Starts atNot published
FreeFree plan
FocusFree planTriathlon
17
Today's Plan
Data platform · editorial score
Score6.3/10
Starts atNot published
FreeNot stated
FocusCycling
18
ROUVY
Indoor training · editorial score
Score6.2/10
Starts at$14.99/mo
FreeFree trial
FocusCycling
19
Peloton
Indoor training · editorial score
Score6.0/10
Starts at$12.99/mo
FreeFree trial
FocusRunning
20
Strava
Data platform · editorial score
Score6.0/10
Starts at$11.99/mo ($6.67/mo yearly)
FreeFree plan
FocusFree planRunning
21
MyWhoosh
Indoor training · editorial score
Score5.5/10
Starts atFree
FreeFree plan
FocusFree planCycling
22
FulGaz
Indoor training · editorial score
Score5.3/10
Starts at$12.99/mo
FreeFree trial
FocusCycling
23
IndieVelo
Indoor training · editorial score
Score4.9/10
Starts atFree
FreeFree plan
FocusFree planCycling
24
GoldenCheetah
Data platform · editorial score
Score4.7/10
Starts atFree
FreeFree plan
FocusFree planTriathlon
Scores are editorial (0–10 overall from weighted sub-scores). See methodology. Not lab tests.
| App | Editorial score | Type | Starts at | Free | Sports |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Endurance | 8.2/10 | AI coach | $20/mo ($16.67/mo yearly) | Free trial | running, cycling, triathlon |
| HumanGO | 8.2/10 | AI coach | $16.99/mo ($13/mo yearly) | Free trial | running, cycling, triathlon, swimming |
| TrainerRoad | 8.2/10 | AI coach | $21.99/mo ($17.50/mo yearly) | Free trial | cycling, triathlon, running, swimming |
| Xert | 8.0/10 | AI coach | $14.99/mo ($8.33/mo yearly) | Free trial | cycling |
| TriDot | 7.8/10 | AI coach | $14.99/mo | Free trial | triathlon, swimming, cycling, running |
| Athletica | 7.7/10 | AI coach | $19.90/mo ($15.75/mo yearly) | No free plan | triathlon, running, cycling, rowing |
| TextFit | 7.6/10 | AI coach | $14.99/mo ($8.33/mo yearly) | Free trial | triathlon, running, cycling, swimming |
| TrainingPeaks | 7.4/10 | Training platform | $19.95/mo ($11.25/mo yearly) | Free plan | running, cycling, triathlon, swimming |
| Wahoo SYSTM | 7.3/10 | Indoor training | $17.99/mo ($15/mo yearly) | Free trial | cycling, triathlon, running |
| Zwift | 7.3/10 | Indoor training | $19.99/mo ($16.67/mo yearly) | Free trial | cycling, running |
| JOIN Cycling | 7.3/10 | AI coach | Not published | Free trial | cycling |
| 2PEAK | 7.2/10 | AI coach | Not published | No free plan | triathlon, cycling, running |
| Final Surge | 6.8/10 | Training platform | Free | Free plan | running, triathlon, cycling, any |
| MOTTIV | 6.8/10 | AI coach | $19.99/mo ($15/mo yearly) | Free plan | triathlon, running, cycling, duathlon |
| Intervals.icu | 6.5/10 | Data platform | Free | Free plan | cycling, running, triathlon, swimming |
| Nolio | 6.4/10 | Training platform | Not published | Free plan | triathlon, cycling, running, trail |
| Today's Plan | 6.3/10 | Data platform | Not published | Not stated | cycling |
| ROUVY | 6.2/10 | Indoor training | $14.99/mo | Free trial | cycling |
| Peloton | 6.0/10 | Indoor training | $12.99/mo | Free trial | cycling, running, strength |
| Strava | 6.0/10 | Data platform | $11.99/mo ($6.67/mo yearly) | Free plan | running, cycling, multisport |
Scores are editorial. See methodology.
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Questions
What is the highest-rated cycling training app?
AI Endurance leads this list with an editorial score of 8.2/10 (weighted from coaching quality, adaptivity, integrations, value and ease of use). See /methodology/ for weights.
What is the cheapest paid cycling training app?
Among apps that publish a paid price, Strava starts at $6.67/month.
Is there a free cycling training app?
9 of 24: TrainingPeaks, Final Surge, MOTTIV, Intervals.icu, Nolio, Strava, MyWhoosh, IndieVelo and 1 more.
How are these apps scored?
Editorial overall score (0–10) = 30% coaching quality + 25% adaptivity + 20% integrations + 15% value + 10% ease of use. Scores are editorial judgments labelled as such, not lab tests. Public facts (price, platforms) are sourced separately. Paid links never change scores.