Alternatives to Runna
Personalized running plans (now Strava)
Runna ranks #9 of 10 in Workout trackers, with an Alt Score of 50. It is proprietary, sold by subscription from $9.99/month (billed annually at $119.99/year) and available on iOS and Android. 8 of 10 checklist rows are verified against a public source.
Runners of any experience level, from beginners to advanced, training for a specific race distance (5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon, or ultra) who want structured, personalized coaching instead of a generic plan.
A training plan generated by Runna's coaching engine based on your goal, current fitness, and weekly availability, with workouts that sync to Garmin, Apple Watch, COROS, Fitbit, or Strava. Plans include added strength and mobility sessions, running form and injury-prevention guidance, and a race-time prediction. Access to in-app coach support and a runner community is also included.
You sign up and complete a short assessment of your running level, goal race, and weekly training availability, after which the app generates a personalized plan. You then follow the daily workouts on your synced device, with the plan adjusting as you log progress.
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Ranked alternatives
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Feature comparison
How Runna compares with its alternatives, feature by feature.
| Workout trackers checklist | Runna | Hevy | Strava | adidas Running | Jefit | Komoot |
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Every fact and feature listed for Runna is verified against its own pages. Each alternative is sourced on its own page.
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License Proprietary verified 2026-07-11
Free 7-day Trial
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Platforms iOS, Android verified 2026-07-11
Runna: Running Plans & Coach - App Store - Apple
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/runna-running-plans-coach/id1594204443 -
Pricing model Subscription verified 2026-07-11
Free 7-day Trial
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Starts at $9.99/month (billed annually at $119.99/year) verified 2026-07-11
$119.99/year (That's $9.99/month - Save 50%)
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Status active verified 2026-07-11
Our plan is to keep the apps separate for the foreseeable future, to invest in growing the Runna team and further accelerate the development of the Runna app.
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Activity types Partial verified 2026-07-11
We don't yet support any other types of non-running activities such as swimming, cycling, rowing or any type of sports like football or basketball.
https://support.runna.com/en/articles/15624879-adding-strength-training-to-your-runna-plan -
GPS route tracking Yes verified 2026-07-11
scroll the Digital Crown upward to reveal the map view, where you'll see your position with the route overlaid on the map
https://support.runna.com/en/articles/11027305-how-to-follow-a-route-in-the-runna-app -
Strength logging (sets, reps) Partial verified 2026-07-11
Strength, Yoga, Pilates, and Stretch & Stability
https://support.runna.com/en/articles/15624879-adding-strength-training-to-your-runna-plan -
Wearable integrations Yes verified 2026-07-11
Once connected, your Runna workouts will automatically sync to your Garmin Connect profile.
https://support.runna.com/en/articles/6169639-using-your-garmin-watch-with-runna -
Training plans Yes verified 2026-07-11
Personalized training plans for all abilities, whether it's a first 5k or fifth marathon.
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Social features Partial verified 2026-07-11
Be part of the incredible Runna Community. Take part in weekly questions and polls, join races or location-based spaces to connect with others
https://support.runna.com/en/articles/10473504-your-quick-guide-to-navigating-the-runna-app -
Free tier depth No verified 2026-07-11
Free 7-day Trial
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One-time purchase option No verified 2026-07-11
Billed Monthly
https://www.runna.com/pricing
FAQ
Yes. Hevy, Strava and adidas Running have a free tier or are fully free. Free-tier limits in the comparison table are verified and dated.