Costs at a glance
How much does Zwift cost? And what’s cheaper?
According to Zwift it costs $19.99 / €19.99 per month, about $200 per year on the annual plan. Plus trainer and device. Here are all the costs and the alternatives – from free to a quarter of the price.
Zwift price 2026
The membership includes all worlds, races, group rides and training plans. You can’t ride your own routes on Zwift – only Zwift worlds and recreated classics like “Alpe du Zwift”. Rouvy has also belonged to Zwift since 2026 and costs about the same.
What you need besides the membership
A smart trainer with Bluetooth or ANT+ (entry level from about 300, direct-drive usually 500–1,300), your bike and a device for the app. You need the trainer for every app – the subscription you don’t.
Indoor cycling apps: costs compared
| Zwift | Rouvy | TrainingPeaks Virtual | Biketerra | MyWhoosh | Grimpa | 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 | Full features with TrainingPeaks Premium (about $135/year according to comparison sites) | Free tier with no distance limit (5 uploads); full $7.99/month or $79.99/year | Free | Free | 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) | about $135 | about $80 (annual) | €0 | €0 | €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 | App to install | Browser | App to install: Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Apple TV | Browser (Chrome/Edge) on computer and Android | 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) | Virtual worlds, plus own GPX via GPXplore | Real routes in 3D, 50,000+ km catalogue | Virtual worlds | Real roads drawn as pixel art | 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 (GPXplore) | Yes, GPX/FIT/TCX with route editor | Own GPX routes are not supported | Yes, own GPX | 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 | Fair racing, group rides | Events, clubs | Racing, events with prize money | Pacer bot, ghost; no racing or leaderboards yet, according to the developer | 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 | Tightly linked to TrainingPeaks plans | Structured workouts | Many workouts | – | ERG workouts (watts or % FTP) |
| Language | multilingual | multilingual | English | English | multilingual | 6 languages | German, English |
| iPhone/iPad | Yes | Yes | Yes | in the browser, according to Biketerra | Yes | No | No (iOS lacks Web Bluetooth) |
As of October 2026, according to the providers / sources: www.zwift.com, support.rouvy.com, www.clipperton.com, biketerra.com, www.grimpa.cc. Prices may change.
The cheap alternative for real routes
rampida runs in the browser: load a Komoot or Strava route as GPX, pair your trainer, ride in 3D. The great climbs – Stelvio, Alpe d’Huez, Mont Ventoux – are ready with leaderboards and a time calculator. Free during the beta until 31 March 2027, then 50 km a month free or Pro for €49 a year – a quarter of Zwift.
FAQ
How much is Zwift per month?
According to Zwift $19.99 / €19.99 / £17.99 per month. The annual plan is two months cheaper. New members get a 14-day trial.
How much is Zwift per year?
About $200 with the annual plan, $239.88 paying monthly – plus a smart trainer and a device to run the app.
Can you use Zwift for free?
Only during the 14-day trial. Free alternatives are MyWhoosh (virtual worlds) and rampida (your own routes in the browser, unlimited during the beta).
Is there a cheaper Zwift alternative with real routes?
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). You ride any GPX file in 3D plus the great climbs with leaderboards.
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.