Six honest options if you want a live coach, a lower price, or a different kind of home workout than Peloton offers.
Full disclosure: HipTrain wrote this page, and we're the first option on the list. So yes, we have a stake in it. Every fact about other companies comes from what they publish, and the sources are at the end.
Peloton is known for its live and on-demand classes and its home equipment. The Peloton App costs $15.99 a month (App One) or $28.99 (App+), and the All-Access Membership for equipment owners is $49.99 a month after Peloton raised prices in October 2025. People usually look around for one of three reasons: they want a coach who trains with them one-on-one, they want to spend less, or they want a different kind of home setup. If Peloton classes already keep you moving, you may not need to switch. We cover that below too.
HipTrain is live, 1-on-1 personal training over video. You book a time, join from your phone, tablet or computer, and a real coach trains you in real time, watching your form and adjusting as you go. You see the same coach every session and can switch anytime. Thirty-minute sessions cost $59.49/mo for one a week, $119.99/mo for two, or $179.99/mo for three, about $14 a session. Sixty-minute sessions cost $109.99/mo, $219.99/mo or $319.99/mo, about $25 a session. There's no equipment to buy. Your first session is free with no credit card, and HipTrain is HSA / FSA eligible.
"Great option to do a virtual workout with a 1:1 trainer. Angel is great at adapting exercises to my needs." (Emma S., Google review)
Where we're not the right fit: you need to show up at a set time on camera, so we don't suit people who want to ride whenever the mood strikes. We have far fewer reviews than Peloton (29 App Store ratings), a small coach roster, no big class library, and no equipment or in-person sessions. More in HipTrain vs Peloton.
Best for: people who want a coach training them live, not a class.
Apple Fitness+ is a library of recorded workouts across 12 types, including Strength, HIIT, Yoga, Pilates, Cycling and Treadmill, from 5 to 45 minutes, with new sessions every week. It costs $9.99 a month or $79.99 a year, with one month free for new subscribers. You can share it with up to five family members. It needs an iPhone. Apple does not mention live classes or coaching. More in HipTrain vs Apple Fitness+.
Best for: Apple users who want recorded classes for less than Peloton's apps.
Fitbod uses an algorithm to build strength workouts from your goals, level and equipment, and updates them as you progress. It costs $15.99 a month or $95.99 a year after a 7-day free trial, and runs on iOS and Android. Fitbod says subscriptions "may be eligible" for HSA/FSA with a Letter of Medical Necessity. It holds a 4.8 rating from about 287,000 iOS ratings. More in HipTrain vs Fitbod.
Best for: people who lift on their own and want the plan done for them.
Future pairs you with a coach who builds your workouts in its app and texts with you. It does not advertise live video sessions. Future costs $199 a month, with a $50 first month, or $149 a month if you prepay a year. It offers a 30-day full refund and accepts HSA/FSA through Truemed.
Best for: people who want a personal coach's plan and check-ins but prefer training on their own time.
FORME offers weekly live 1-on-1 sessions with a trainer in its app, a custom weekly plan and on-demand classes. FORME lists $49 for the first month, then $399 a month, and its site also shows a $149 a month price in places, so ask what each covers. It sells the FORME Studio and Lift smart gyms, but doesn't list their prices. You don't need the hardware to train live. More in HipTrain vs FORME.
Best for: people who want live coaching bundled with extras like nutrition and sleep coaching options.
Tonal is a wall-mounted strength machine with up to 250 pounds of digital weight and live and on-demand classes. Tonal 2 is $4,295, plus a $59.95 a month membership with a 12-month commitment. You can also rent it: first month free, then $279 a month, plus a $149 setup fee. Tonal says hardware and membership can be paid with HSA/FSA through Truemed. More in HipTrain vs Tonal.
Best for: people who want heavy, adjustable strength training at home.
Peloton works well for a lot of people, and switching has a cost of its own. Stay with Peloton if:
Yes. HipTrain and FORME both offer live, 1-on-1 video sessions. HipTrain starts at $59.49 a month for four 30-minute sessions. FORME lists $399 a month after a $49 first month.
Apple Fitness+ at $9.99 a month, or $79.99 a year. Fitbod is $15.99 a month. Neither includes a live coach.
HipTrain is HSA / FSA eligible. Future and Tonal accept HSA/FSA through Truemed, and Fitbod says it "may be eligible." Peloton says its hardware can be bought with HSA/FSA funds through Truemed. Always check your own plan.
HipTrain's first session is free with no card. Apple Fitness+ gives one month free, and Fitbod gives seven days. Future offers a $50 first month with a 30-day full refund.
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We checked pricing and features for every service here in October 2026. They change often, so double-check before you sign up.