Can I open-source Strava?
YES · mature open-source replacementYes. wger (5k stars), Endurain (2k stars), FitTrackee (1k stars) are mature open-source replacements for Strava — self-host in one command and stop paying $11.99/mo.
People still pay for Strava because people pay for polished mobile capture, trusted content, hardware integration, and coaching rather than the basic logbook. The recurring cost buys sensor permissions, data quality, notifications, safety language, accessibility, sync, privacy, content review, and support, not just the visible interface.
xathlete social graph, segment leaderboard, route data, device integrations, and scale
xwearable hardware data
xcoach network
xclinical validation
xlarge content library and social network
These projects already replace it, free.
EEndurainA private Strava-shaped box for GPX, TCX and FIT files; the social network stays deleted.open source↗FFitTrackeeImport activities, map them and keep the stats on your own server.open source↗WwgerWorkout, nutrition and body-weight tracker you own — with a full exercise database.open source↗What each one is, in full: wger
all 3 open-source alternatives to Strava →· no votes, no pay-to-list · just what's real
Strava pricing
| plan | monthly | annual (per mo) | what you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| free | $0/user | $0/user | Unlimited-looking activity recording and sharing; 0 route creation/offline routes, 0 full leaderboards, and 0 advanced training analytics |
| individual | $11.99/user | $6.67/user | Routes, segment leaderboards, goals, advanced analytics, and subscriber features; 30-day trial |
| family | — | $11.67 | Up to 4 members in the same country |
| student | — | $3.33/user | Full individual subscription for an eligible verified student; 30-day trial |
| strava + runna bundle | — | $12.50/user | Annual access to both Strava subscription features and Runna |
free tierFree plan: no published activity-upload cap; 0 route creation/offline routes, 0 full leaderboards, and 0 advanced training analytics.
billingIndividual monthly + annual; Family, Student, and Runna bundle annual only
hidden costsTaxes can be added. Family remains $139.99 even with fewer than 4 people; the Runna bundle does not take Strava's teacher, military, medical, or student discounts.
verified 2026-08-14 · source ↗
Can I open-source Strava?
Yes. Endurain replaces Strava today — self-host it on your own server or machine with no subscription. The full list of open-source alternatives is on this page.
How much does Strava cost?
Strava costs about $11.99/month (Subscription, checked 2026-07-31), which is $143.88 per year. That's what you save by replacing it with open source.
What do I lose by replacing Strava?
Honestly: athlete social graph, segment leaderboard, route data, device integrations, and scale; wearable hardware data; coach network; clinical validation; large content library and social network. If any of those are load-bearing for you, keep paying.
Is there an open-source alternative to Strava?
Yes: Endurain (A private Strava-shaped box for GPX, TCX and FIT files; the social network stays deleted.) FitTrackee (Import activities, map them and keep the stats on your own server.) wger (Workout, nutrition and body-weight tracker you own — with a full exercise database.) All 3 curated open-source alternatives are at caniopensourceit.online/strava/alternatives.