Strava review
Track runs and rides, then share them with your crew
- Strava, Inc.
- Free + paid plans
- iPhone & iPad, Android, Web
Does it deserve #3?
The verdict
Strava is the social network of endurance sport. Record runs, rides, hikes and swims with your phone or sync from almost any GPS watch, then trade kudos with friends and chase segment times. The subscription adds deeper training insights, full leaderboards and advanced route tools. Privacy needs attention: check your visibility settings and hide your start and end points before posting a run from home.
- GPS activity recording
- Segments and leaderboards
- Clubs and challenges
- Syncs with most GPS watches
Score breakdown
Overall = features 30% · design 20% · speed 20% · value 15% · privacy 15%. Why these weights?
What we like
- Huge, active community keeps you motivated
- Works with nearly every GPS watch and bike computer
- Segments add friendly competition to familiar routes
What could be better
- Best analysis and routing sit behind the paywall
- Location sharing needs careful privacy setup
Runners and cyclists who are motivated by friends, clubs and segment rivalry
you mainly lift weights or want to keep every workout private
Questions about Strava
Is Strava free?
Yes. The free version records activities and includes the social feed, clubs and basic stats. A Strava subscription adds advanced training insights, full segment leaderboards and route tools.
How do I hide my home address on Strava?
Use the map visibility settings to hide the start and end points of your activities, and set your default activity visibility to followers or only you.
What are the best alternatives to Strava?
The closest alternatives are Peloton, Hevy and Brolic. See all of them ranked on our Strava alternatives page.
Where does Strava rank?
Strava ranks #3 of 9 in our Health & Fitness ranking, with an overall score of 8.9 out of 10.