Nishaana
The best free Strong alternative.
Strong's free tier is a great pure logger, but it caps custom routines at 3 and ships no programs, progression or calculators. Nishaana is free forever for logging, unlimited routines, built-in programs and 1RM/TDEE/macro calculators — plus free auto-progression and a daily 0–100 score, all in your browser. Your Strong data imports in ~30 seconds.
Four reasons to look elsewhere.
Programs, not just logging
Strong is a pure logger — you bring your own plan. Nishaana ships built-in programs (PPL, 5×5, 5/3/1, upper-lower) plus free auto-progression that tells you the exact weight to beat.
Free in the browser
Strong is phone and watch-first. Nishaana runs the full app in any browser and on desktop — plan and review on a real screen, no app store.
Free calculators
Built-in 1RM, TDEE and macro calculators that work in the browser — Strong ships none.
A daily score, free
A single 0–100 score blends training, nutrition and recovery into one number — no paywall.
To be fair to Strong: its minimalist logging UI is the fastest and cleanest in the category, its free unlimited logging is a genuinely great deal, and its Apple Watch app leads the field. If those are your priorities, Strong is a great choice — see our honest workout tracker comparisons.
What you pay for in Strong vs what's free in Nishaana.
Competitor details reflect publicly available information verified July 2026 and can change — always check strong.app 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 14M+ social feed, but the free tier caps you at 4 routines, 7 custom exercises and 3 months of history.
JEFIT (free tier)
Free includes the full 1,400+ exercise library and unlimited logging; AI progression and advanced analytics need Elite.
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 Strong in 30 seconds.
Your exercises, workouts and PRs come straight across. Nothing is lost — start exactly where you left off.
Common questions.
Is Strong free?
Strong has a genuinely generous free tier: unlimited workout logging and full history with no ads, capped at 3 custom routines. Strong PRO ($4.99/mo or $29.99/yr) unlocks unlimited routines and extras. It is one of the best pure free-logging deals in fitness — but it has no built-in programs or progression.
What is the best free Strong alternative?
Nishaana is a strong free Strong alternative: logging, unlimited routines, built-in programs and free 1RM/TDEE/macro calculators are free forever, it runs fully in your browser and on desktop, and it adds free auto-progression and a daily 0–100 score — things Strong does not include.
Does Strong have programs or progression?
No. Strong is a minimalist logger by design — you bring your own plan and decide your own weights. Nishaana ships built-in programs and free auto-progression that tells you the exact weight and reps to hit next.
Can I import my Strong workouts for free?
Yes — export your Strong CSV and your exercises, workouts and PRs import into Nishaana in about 30 seconds, free, with your full history preserved.
How is Nishaana different from Strong?
Nishaana is web-first (full app in the browser and on desktop, no app store), ships built-in programs, free auto-progression, free calculators and a daily score. Strong wins on minimalist logging speed and its best-in-class Apple Watch app.
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