Nishaana
The best free Alpha Progression alternative.
Alpha Progression gates its science-based program generator and RPE/RIR logging behind Premium (~$79.99/yr), and it's phone-only. Nishaana is free forever for logging, programs and 1RM/TDEE/macro calculators, adds free auto-progression and a daily 0–100 score, and runs fully in your browser. Import in ~30 seconds.
Four reasons to look elsewhere.
Free progression + tools
Nishaana's auto-progression and 1RM/TDEE/macro calculators are free — Alpha Progression's science-based program generator is Premium-only.
Free in the browser
Alpha Progression is phone-only. Nishaana runs the full app in any browser and on desktop — plan and review on a real screen, no app store.
A daily score, free
A single 0–100 score blends training, nutrition and recovery into one number — no paywall.
Broader scope
Nishaana goes beyond hypertrophy-only programming, covering strength, fat loss and general fitness in one free tool.
To be fair to Alpha Progression: its evidence-based hypertrophy generator and per-muscle weekly-volume targeting are genuinely well done, with 690+ exercises and video demos. If science-based hypertrophy programming is your priority, it's a strong choice — see our honest workout tracker comparisons.
What you pay for in Alpha Progression vs what's free in Nishaana.
Competitor details reflect publicly available information verified July 2026 and can change — always check the Alpha Progression app site for current numbers. Competitor names are trademarks of their respective owners.
More proof the free tools are real: 1RM calculator, TDEE calculator, macro calculator — and the workout tracker. See pricing and features.
Honest alternatives worth a look.
Hevy (free tier)
Fast logging and a huge social feed, but the free tier caps you at 4 routines, 7 custom exercises and 3 months of history.
Strong (free tier)
Free unlimited workout logging with full history and no ads, capped at 3 custom routines — one of the best pure free-logging deals in fitness.
Boostcamp (free)
Free access to 130+ coach-designed programs (5/3/1, nSuns, PPL) with solid logging — great if you want a proven plan to follow.
Move from Alpha Progression in 30 seconds.
Your exercises, workouts and PRs come straight across. Nothing is lost — start exactly where you left off.
Common questions.
Is Alpha Progression free?
Alpha Progression offers a free version with core tracking, but its science-based program generator and RPE/RIR logging require Premium (about $12.99/mo or $79.99/yr). Prices are approximate — check the app store for current numbers.
What is the best free Alpha Progression alternative?
Nishaana: free forever with free auto-progression, free 1RM/TDEE/macro calculators and a daily 0–100 score, all in the browser.
Is a free hypertrophy program builder available?
Nishaana ships built-in programs and free auto-progression free; its full AI coach is Pro. Alpha Progression's generator is Premium.
Can I import my Alpha Progression workouts for free?
Yes, ~30 seconds, history preserved, free.
How is Nishaana different from Alpha Progression?
Nishaana is web-first, with free calculators, progression and a daily score, and a broader scope; Alpha Progression wins on evidence-based hypertrophy programming and per-muscle volume targeting.
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