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rampida vs Pedalsim: an honest comparison
The climbs you know: rampida has over 130 ready-made routes in real 3D, with a leaderboard on every climb. Plus any GPX file of your own, in the browser, free and unlimited during the beta. Here are the differences – including where Pedalsim is ahead.
The comparison
| rampida | Pedalsim | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free and unlimited in the beta until 31 March 2027, then 50 km/month free; Pro €4.99/month or €49/year; Founder Pass €25 (2 years Pro) | 20 km a week free; $12.99/month or $99.99/year |
| Cost per year | €0 in the beta, then €0 (50 km/month) or €49 | $0 (20 km/week) or $99.99 |
| Runs on | Browser (Chrome/Edge) on Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS and Android – no install | Browser, plus apps for Windows, Android, Android TV and Linux |
| World | Real terrain in 3D from elevation data and OpenStreetMap: forests, meadows, houses, hairpins | Real places in 3D with traffic, animals, time of day, seasons and live wind |
| Own GPX routes | Yes, GPX and FIT (Komoot, Strava, Garmin), snapped to real roads | Yes, GPX or draw a route on the map; 61 famous routes |
| Ready-made routes | Over 130 routes: climbs and community routes, growing all the time; all free in the beta, afterwards official routes free, community routes with Pro | 61 famous routes |
| Riding together | Leaderboards on every climb, live riders on the same route, Ride On, pacer group with drafting, ghost, XP, achievements, tours | Other riders nearby on the map, shared routes |
| Training | ERG workouts (watts or % FTP) | Adaptive training plans (full plans with subscription), ERG |
| Language | German, English | 13 languages |
| iPhone/iPad | No (iOS lacks Web Bluetooth) | No |
As of October 2026, according to the providers / sources: pedalsim.com, pedalsim.com. Prices may change.
When rampida is the better fit
You want unlimited free riding in the beta, over 130 ready-made routes instead of 61, with leaderboards on every climb, a drafting pacer group and live riders.
When Pedalsim is the better fit
You want live wind, traffic and seasons, ride on Android TV and want an adaptive training plan.
FAQ
Is rampida an alternative to Pedalsim?
Yes, for anyone who wants to ride real routes and climbs: rampida runs in the browser, loads any GPX or FIT file and builds a 3D world from it. Pedalsim is the better choice if: You want live wind, traffic and seasons, ride on Android TV and want an adaptive training plan.
How much does Pedalsim cost in comparison?
Pedalsim: 20 km a week free; $12.99/month or $99.99/year. rampida: Free and unlimited in the beta until 31 March 2027, then 50 km/month free; Pro €4.99/month or €49/year; Founder Pass €25 (2 years Pro).
Do I need a smart trainer for rampida?
Yes, a Bluetooth smart trainer (FTMS, e.g. Wahoo, Tacx, Elite, Wattbike) or a trainer with a Bluetooth power meter.
Try it yourself
rampida runs in your browser: open the link, pair your trainer, ride. Free and unlimited during the beta until 31 March 2027.