Head-to-head · Fitness Workout Tracking Software
Hevy vs wger Workout Manager
Hevy leads on 0 checks, wger Workout Manager 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 scoreHevy · 9.4/10
- Free planboth
Hevy scores higher on our rubric for fitness workout tracking software: 9.4 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.
On progress tracking, Hevy gives you Analytics where wger Workout Manager offers Performance. On coach tools, wger Workout Manager gives you Team_management where Hevy offers Client_review.
Hevy is the better fit for polished logging with coaching support. wger Workout Manager is the better fit for free and self-hosted workout tracking.
- Hevy fits best
Polished logging with coaching support
- wger Workout Manager fits best
Free and self-hosted workout tracking
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Side by side
| Feature | Hevy 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | wger Workout Manager 8.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 8.8 |
| Ranking | #1 in Fitness Workout Tracking Software | #4 in Fitness Workout Tracking Software |
| Best for | Polished logging with coaching support | Free and self-hosted workout tracking |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Starting price | — | Free |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Tickets, Docs | Email, Community, Docs |
| Integrations | 3 integrations | 3 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Hevy 1/1 · wger Workout Manager 1/1 | ||
| Wearable sync | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Workout programming | Adaptive | Adaptive |
| Progress tracking | Analytics | Performance |
| Exercise library | Extensive | Extensive |
| Coach tools | Client_review | Team_management |
| Mobile platforms | Ios_android | Ios_android |
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| Our verdict | Hevy is a workout tracker and planner for strength-training users on iOS, Android, and the web. It supports detailed logging for sets, reps, weights, warm-ups, drop sets, failure work, and supersets, alongside routine templates and custom… Read the review → |
wger Workout Manager is a free, open-source fitness application for individuals, local gyms, and developers who want control over their fitness data. It combines custom workout programming, guided gym sessions, exercise and workout… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Hevy — where it wins
- Tracks sets, reps, weights, RPE, supersets, drops, and failure work
- Combines records, charts, measurements, photos, and muscle-group reports
- Adds adaptive programs, coach review, chat, and Apple Watch or Wear OS syncing
Where it doesn't
- The Free plan allows up to 4 routines and 7 custom exercises
- Graph history and advanced measurements require a Pro tier
- Wearable syncing centers on Apple Watch and Wear OS
wger Workout Manager — where it wins
- Adaptive progression rules for weight, repetitions, sets, and RiR
- Workout, nutrition, weight, measurements, and progress photo tracking
- Web, mobile, API, and Docker self-hosting support
Where it doesn't
- Self-hosting requires Docker and a private server
- Integration options center on three listed connections
- The wide feature set may be more than simple logbook users need
- Hevy9.4/10 · Free plan
A polished strength-training log with adaptive coaching, progress analytics, and wearable syncing.
Visit HevyFull verdict → - wger Workout Manager8.8/10 · Free plan
A flexible free tracker for people who want adaptive workouts and control of their data.
Visit wgerFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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