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Head-to-head · Fitness Workout Tracking Software

Alpha Progression vs FirstRep

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Alpha Progression #6 in Fitness Workout Tracking Software 8.6/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 1 features Visit site
FirstRep #10 in Fitness Workout Tracking Software 8.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 1 features Visit FirstRep

Alpha Progression leads on 0 checks, FirstRep on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAlpha Progression · 8.6/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Alpha Progression

Alpha Progression scores higher on our rubric for fitness workout tracking software: 8.6 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #10.

On coach tools, FirstRep gives you Team_management where Alpha Progression offers Client_review.

Alpha Progression is the better fit for adaptive tracking for serious gym trainees. FirstRep is the better fit for trainers needing tracking plus business tools.

  • Alpha Progression fits best

    Adaptive tracking for serious gym trainees

  • FirstRep fits best

    Trainers needing tracking plus business tools

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Side by side

Feature Alpha Progression 8.6/10 Visit ↗ FirstRep 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.6 8.2
Ranking #6 in Fitness Workout Tracking Software #10 in Fitness Workout Tracking Software
Best for Adaptive tracking for serious gym trainees Trainers needing tracking plus business tools
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $79.99/user/yr $19/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Community Email, Live chat, Docs
Integrations 2 integrations 6 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features Alpha Progression 1/1 · FirstRep 1/1
Wearable sync ✓ ✓
Specs
Workout programming Adaptive Adaptive
Progress tracking Analytics Analytics
Exercise library Extensive Extensive
Coach tools Client_review Team_management
Mobile platforms Ios_android Ios_android
Our review
Pros
  • Set-specific recommendations for weight and repetitions
  • 795-exercise video library with filtering
  • Periodization, deloads, and multiple gym profiles
  • Free plan includes AI coaching, nutrition, tracking and scheduling
  • 1,734-exercise video library with AI-generated progression and periodization
  • Combines messaging, payments, booking, marketplace and health-data sync
Cons
  • Focused on strength training rather than broader fitness
  • Advanced programming features require Pro
  • Available only on iOS and Android
  • Pro costs $19 per month
  • The free plan supports up to three active clients
  • Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of simple workout tracking
Our verdict

Alpha Progression is a mobile workout tracker and planning app for strength training and muscle building. It supports beginners and experienced lifters with workout logging for weight, repetitions, RIR, notes, and rest periods. Users can…

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FirstRep is a fitness coaching platform for independent personal trainers who need more than workout logging. It combines AI-generated workout programs with progression and periodization, a 1,734-exercise video library, workout compliance…

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  1. Alpha ProgressionFitness Workout Tracking Software 8.6Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. FirstRepFitness Workout Tracking Software 8.2Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Alpha Progression — where it wins

    • Set-specific recommendations for weight and repetitions
    • 795-exercise video library with filtering
    • Periodization, deloads, and multiple gym profiles

    Where it doesn't

    • Focused on strength training rather than broader fitness
    • Advanced programming features require Pro
    • Available only on iOS and Android

  • FirstRep — where it wins

    • Free plan includes AI coaching, nutrition, tracking and scheduling
    • 1,734-exercise video library with AI-generated progression and periodization
    • Combines messaging, payments, booking, marketplace and health-data sync

    Where it doesn't

    • Pro costs $19 per month
    • The free plan supports up to three active clients
    • Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of simple workout tracking
  • Alpha Progression8.6/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A focused strength tracker with adaptive programming, analytics, and a useful free tier.

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  • FirstRep8.2/10 · Free plan

    A broad trainer platform pairing adaptive programming with client and business tools.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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