wger replaces 14 paid apps
One open-source tool, 14 subscriptions it can stand in for. Each pairing below is curated and verified by hand, with the honest catch spelled out. No votes, no pay-to-list.
licenseAGPL-3.0
runsyour server
setupnot verified by us yet — check the repo README
facts verified 2026-08-29
Meals, workouts and trend charts in one open-source bunker; polish is not the main feature.
the catchwger's meal logging is far less comprehensive and convenient than MyFitnessPal's food database, barcode and recipe tools, device integrations, and daily mobile workflow.
the verdict →all MyFitnessPal Premium alternatives →
Plans, progression and recovery notes in one open-source gym; the recommendations are less clairvoyant.
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Workout, nutrition and body-weight tracker you own — with a full exercise database.
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Workout, nutrition and body-weight tracker you own — with a full exercise database.
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Workout, nutrition and body-weight tracker you own — with a full exercise database.
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A fixed exercise library and routine builder without the drill-sergeant subscription.
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Meals, workouts and trend charts in one open-source bunker; polish is not the main feature.
the catchwger can record meals and measurements but lacks MacroFactor's adaptive expenditure calculations, trend modeling, guided program changes, and streamlined food logging.
the verdict →all MacroFactor alternatives →
Workout, nutrition and body-weight tracker you own — with a full exercise database.
the verdict →all Strava alternatives →
Meals, workouts and trend charts in one open-source bunker; polish is not the main feature.
the catchwger's nutrition module is much rougher for food lookup, barcode entry, micronutrient completeness, recipe analysis, and daily logging than Cronometer Gold.
the verdict →all Cronometer Gold alternatives →
Workout, nutrition and body-weight tracker you own — with a full exercise database.
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Workouts, sets, timers and charts on your own server; setup day counts as cardio.
the catchwger's mobile and self-hosted workflow is less immediate and polished than Strong's fast local logging, template editing, rest timers, history, and wearable integration.
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Workout, nutrition and body-weight tracker you own — with a full exercise database.
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Workouts, sets, timers and charts on your own server; setup day counts as cardio.
the catchwger is broader but its logging flow, exercise media, offline/mobile polish, social layer, and instant setup are less refined than Hevy's.
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Workout, nutrition and body-weight tracker you own — with a full exercise database.
the verdict →last updated 2026-08-29 · up to $1,776/yr replaced · no votes, no pay-to-list