Best free indoor cycling apps | 7 free alternatives to Zwift

Zwift dominates the indoor cycling app landscape, and you’ll need to pay for a subscription after a 14-day trial period, with the monthly fee currently £12.99 / $14.99. However, there are alternatives, with the best free indoor cycling apps providing a variety of user experiences.

With Wahoo closing Wahoo RGT, which offers a free tier, the only option that gives you a gamified environment comparable to Zwift is now MyWhoosh.

Some free Zwift alternatives offer route videos similar to Rouvy, although you’ll often only have a small number of free-to-use roads to ride, with a paid subscription opening up further options and greater functionality.

Other free indoor cycling apps limit you to a ramp-based interface rather than something more interactive. If you’re happy with that and don’t mind looking elsewhere for entertainment while you ride, more options open up.

Here are our top seven free smart trainer apps to help you maintain your fitness and enjoy the benefits of indoor cycling when you can’t ride outdoors

Furthermore, it’s important to remember that stay on track with fitness goals is still possible, even if you’re injured.

You can also read our top five indoor training tips.