Comparison · 2026
LFTD vs
Hevy.
Hevy is the most popular workout tracker, with 12M users and best-in-class social features. LFTD is the underdog — free, with proper RPE and set type tracking, plus the only built-in TRT and peptide protocol management. Here's how they really stack up.
LFTD
Free, forever
Workout + protocol tracker for serious lifters
Hevy
$8.99/mo · $59.99/yr
Social workout tracker · 12M users
Feature comparison
| Feature | LFTD | Hevy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free forever | $60/yr Pro |
| Workout tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| RPE / RIR per set | ✓ | — |
| Set types (warmup/working/dropset/failure) | ✓ | — |
| Exercise library | 135 exercises | 300+ with videos |
| Program templates | 5 + 10 protocols | Many community |
| Social feed / followers | Leaderboard only | Full social network |
| TRT & peptide tracking | ✓ | — |
| Reconstitution calculator | ✓ | — |
| Plate calculator | ✓ | — |
| Inventory tracking | ✓ | — |
| Progress photos with pose tagging | ✓ | — |
| Body weight tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Apple Watch app | — | ✓ |
| CSV export | ✓ | ✓ |
| Protocol × lift correlation charts | ✓ | — |
Why pick LFTD
- It's free, no adsHevy's Pro is $60/yr. LFTD is free with no feature gating, no ads, no upsell.
- RPE + set typesHevy doesn't support RPE on individual sets and doesn't distinguish warmup vs working — your warmups inflate your PRs.
- Protocols built inIf you're on TRT or peptides, you currently need a second app. LFTD does both with charts that overlay protocol timelines on your lifts.
- Real progress photosLFTD has pose-tagged photo tracking with first-vs-latest comparison. Hevy doesn't have photo tracking.
Why pick Hevy
- Massive social network12M users, follow friends, share workouts, browse community programs. If social is the main draw, Hevy wins.
- Larger exercise library with videos300+ exercises with demo videos vs LFTD's 135 (no videos yet).
- Apple Watch appNative watchOS support. LFTD doesn't have a watch app.
- Native iOS / Android maturityYears of iteration, polished animations. LFTD is a Capacitor-wrapped PWA.
Honest verdict
If you want a social gym experience and don't track any compounds, Hevy is great — pay the $60/yr. If you actually use RPE, want set type distinction, take progress photos, or run any kind of TRT/peptide protocol, LFTD is the better choice and it's free. The training tools in LFTD are stricter (RPE + set types matter for serious progression). Hevy is broader; LFTD is deeper for serious lifters.