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rampida vs TrainingPeaks Virtual: an honest comparison
rampida runs in your browser, rides any GPX route in real 3D and is free during the beta. Here are the differences – including where TrainingPeaks Virtual is ahead.
The comparison
| rampida | TrainingPeaks Virtual | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | Full features with TrainingPeaks Premium (about $135/year according to comparison sites) |
| Cost per year | €0 in the beta, then €0 (50 km/month) or €49 | about $135 |
| Runs on | Browser (Chrome/Edge) on Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS and Android – no install | App to install |
| World | Real terrain in 3D from elevation data and OpenStreetMap: forests, meadows, houses, hairpins | Virtual worlds, plus own GPX via GPXplore |
| Own GPX routes | Yes, GPX and FIT (Komoot, Strava, Garmin), snapped to real roads | Yes (GPXplore) |
| Riding together | Leaderboards on every climb, live riders on the same route, Ride On, pacer group with drafting, ghost, XP, achievements, tours | Fair racing, group rides |
| Training | ERG workouts (watts or % FTP) | Tightly linked to TrainingPeaks plans |
| Language | German, English | English |
| iPhone/iPad | No (iOS lacks Web Bluetooth) | Yes |
As of October 2026. Prices may change.
When TrainingPeaks Virtual is the better fit
You already plan your training in TrainingPeaks and want fair racing.
When rampida is the better fit
You want to ride straight away in the browser, without installing anything, with leaderboards on real climbs.
FAQ
Is rampida an alternative to TrainingPeaks Virtual?
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. TrainingPeaks Virtual is the better choice if: You already plan your training in TrainingPeaks and want fair racing.
How much does TrainingPeaks Virtual cost in comparison?
TrainingPeaks Virtual: Full features with TrainingPeaks Premium (about $135/year according to comparison sites). 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.