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Zwift or Rouvy? And what about your own routes?
Zwift is a game in fantasy worlds with a huge community, Rouvy shows filmed real routes. Both cost around 20 a month and have belonged to the same company since 2026. If you want to ride your own routes, look at rampida.
Zwift, Rouvy and rampida compared
| Zwift | Rouvy | rampida | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.99 / €19.99 per month; annual plan two months cheaper according to Zwift; 14-day trial | €19.99/month or €179.99/year (Single); 7-day trial | 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) |
| Cost per year | about $200 (annual) or $239.88 (monthly) | €179.99 (annual) | €0 in the beta, then €0 (50 km/month) or €49 |
| Runs on | App to install: Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Apple TV | App to install: Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Apple TV | Browser (Chrome/Edge) on Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS and Android – no install |
| World | Fantasy worlds (Watopia) and recreated routes (e.g. “Alpe du Zwift”) | Filmed real routes with riders overlaid (AR) | Real terrain in 3D from elevation data and OpenStreetMap: forests, meadows, houses, hairpins |
| Own GPX routes | No, Zwift routes only | Own routes via Route Creator (you have to film the route) | Yes, GPX and FIT (Komoot, Strava, Garmin), snapped to real roads |
| Riding together | Largest community, racing, group rides around the clock | Community, events, pro teams as partners | Leaderboards on every climb, live riders on the same route, Ride On, pacer group with drafting, ghost, XP, achievements, tours |
| Training | Lots of training plans and workouts | Training plans and workouts | ERG workouts (watts or % FTP) |
| Language | multilingual | multilingual | German, English |
| iPhone/iPad | Yes | Yes | No (iOS lacks Web Bluetooth) |
As of October 2026, according to the providers / sources: www.zwift.com, support.rouvy.com, www.clipperton.com. Prices may change.
Zwift, if …
You want racing and group rides with thousands of people every evening, ride on iPad or Apple TV and don’t need your own routes.
Rouvy, if …
You want real video footage and your dream route is already in Rouvy’s catalogue.
rampida, if …
You want to ride your own routes and real climbs, install nothing and skip the $200 subscription. Your route hasn’t been filmed: rampida rides any GPX file in 3D, no video and no subscription.
FAQ
Zwift or Rouvy – which is cheaper?
Zwift: $19.99 / €19.99 per month; annual plan two months cheaper according to Zwift; 14-day trial. Rouvy: €19.99/month or €179.99/year (Single); 7-day trial. Over a year Rouvy’s annual plan is a little cheaper.
Do Zwift and Rouvy belong together?
Rouvy has belonged to Zwift since 2026 but still runs as a separate subscription.
Is there a cheaper alternative with real routes?
Yes. rampida rides any GPX file in 3D in the browser. 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).
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.