“No subscription” can mean fully free, useful on a permanent free tier, or paid once per course. Those models have different tradeoffs, so this guide compares what remains usable without an ongoing platform charge.
Nike Training Club is best for free guided workouts. FitSpace is best when you prefer buying a selected trainer course or meal plan once instead of renting a library. Cronometer has the strongest free option here for detailed food and nutrient tracking.
Position reflects fit for this specific use case, not a universal quality score.
| # | App | Verdict | Pricing | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nike Training Club | Best fully free workout option | Free | iOS, Android |
| 2 | FitSpace | Best pay-per-program alternative | Free account; pay per course, meal plan, or coaching package | Web, iOS |
| 3 | Cronometer | Best free nutrition tracker in this comparison | Free; Gold $4.99/month billed annually or $10.99/month in the US | iOS, Android, web |
Best fully free workout option
Best pay-per-program alternative
Best free nutrition tracker in this comparison
The FitSpace editorial team reviewed public product pages and compared the apps against four criteria. FitSpace is our own product; we disclose its limitations and receive no affiliate commission from the listed services.
Pricing and features vary by country, app store, and product version. Verify final terms on the official product page before purchasing.
Creating an account is free. FitSpace does not require a platform subscription; users pay separately for the course, meal plan, or coaching package they select.
No. A product can be free, freemium, or sold through a one-time purchase. Check access duration, updates, refunds, and whether payment applies to one program or the entire service.
None of the options here provides every full course and expert meal plan free. Nike focuses on free workouts, nutrition trackers focus on logging, and FitSpace sells selected products separately.