wger replaces 7 paid apps
One open-source tool, 7 subscriptions it can stand in for. Each pairing below is curated and verified by hand, with the honest catch spelled out. No votes, no pay-to-list.
licenseAGPL-3.0+
runsyour machine or their cloud
installCreate an account on wger.de/use the mobile app, or deploy the official Docker Compose stack
dataHosted records live in wger's service; self-hosted users keep accounts, workouts, nutrition, measurements, and exercise data in PostgreSQL plus persistent media volumes, while the mobile client maintains an offline local database and syncs.
setupNone for the hosted service or mobile app; self-hosting immediately requires Docker Compose, PostgreSQL, Redis/sync services, a reverse proxy, mail, backups, and upgrades.
facts verified 2026-08-11
Meals, workouts and trend charts in one open-source bunker; polish is not the main feature.
the catchwger's meal logging is far less comprehensive and convenient than MyFitnessPal's food database, barcode and recipe tools, device integrations, and daily mobile workflow.
the verdict →all MyFitnessPal Premium alternatives →
Plans, progression and recovery notes in one open-source gym; the recommendations are less clairvoyant.
the verdict →
A fixed exercise library and routine builder without the drill-sergeant subscription.
the verdict →
Meals, workouts and trend charts in one open-source bunker; polish is not the main feature.
the catchwger can record meals and measurements but lacks MacroFactor's adaptive expenditure calculations, trend modeling, guided program changes, and streamlined food logging.
the verdict →all MacroFactor alternatives →
Meals, workouts and trend charts in one open-source bunker; polish is not the main feature.
the catchwger's nutrition module is much rougher for food lookup, barcode entry, micronutrient completeness, recipe analysis, and daily logging than Cronometer Gold.
the verdict →all Cronometer Gold alternatives →
Workouts, sets, timers and charts on your own server; setup day counts as cardio.
the catchwger's mobile and self-hosted workflow is less immediate and polished than Strong's fast local logging, template editing, rest timers, history, and wearable integration.
the verdict →all Strong Pro alternatives →
Workouts, sets, timers and charts on your own server; setup day counts as cardio.
the catchwger is broader but its logging flow, exercise media, offline/mobile polish, social layer, and instant setup are less refined than Hevy's.
the verdict →all Hevy Pro alternatives →last updated 2026-08-11 · up to $948/yr replaced · no votes, no pay-to-list
