Zwift alternatives in 2026
More riders than ever are shopping around — whether over price, features, or just wanting something different for the indoor season. Here's a fair rundown of the field, including where each option genuinely shines. (Yes, we're on the list too — we've tried to be as even-handed about ourselves as about everyone else.)
MyWhoosh
Free
Completely free virtual worlds with serious racing and big prize purses, backed from Abu Dhabi. The strongest pick if price is the only factor — community is smaller and quieter than Zwift’s.
TrainingPeaks Virtual
Included with TrainingPeaks Premium (~$134.99/yr)
The former indieVelo, now part of the TrainingPeaks ecosystem. Strong fair-racing focus and tight training-analytics integration; makes most sense if you already live in TrainingPeaks.
Rouvy
$19.99/mo or $179.99/yr
Real routes as filmed video with your avatar overlaid — a large catalog of famous roads shot on location. Acquired by Zwift in April 2026; runs as a separate subscription.
Biketerra
$7.99/mo or $79.99/yr, free tier
Browser-based indie app that converts uploaded route files into simple 3D worlds. Lightweight and runs anywhere a browser runs.
icTrainer
~$30/yr
Budget data-first training app — "just train, no game." No 3D world, very low price.
Vive Velo
Free tier; Pro $4.99/mo or $49.99/yr
That’s us. Real-world terrain rendered in native 3D — any road on Earth, including yours, via TCX import — with ERG workouts and live power, heart rate, and cadence on the HUD. Built by one cyclist who codes, shipping updates weekly.
Prices as of July 2026. Check each product's site for current pricing.