Open any fitness app today and you'll find the same pattern: create an account → enter credit card → 7-day free trial → $14.99/month. Before you've logged a single set, you're already on a subscription.
Worse, most of these apps don't just charge you — they lock your data behind the paywall. Cancel your subscription? Your workout history disappears. Want to switch apps? You can't export your data.
IronLog takes the opposite approach. It's a free, open-source workout tracker with zero subscriptions. Here's how it compares:
| Feature | IronLog | MyFitnessPal | Hevy | Strong |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | $19.99/mo | $2.99/mo | $4.99/mo |
| Account Required | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Zero | Heavy | Few | Few |
| Data Export | CSV (1-click) | Premium only | No export | Premium only |
| Offline | 100% | Limited | Yes | Yes |
| Open Source | MIT | Proprietary | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Reddit RR Built-in | Yes | No | No | No |
Because it costs $0/month to host. IronLog runs entirely on Cloudflare Pages (free tier), uses your browser's localStorage for data (no server needed), and exercise GIFs come from ExerciseDB's free tier.
Zero infrastructure cost = zero reason to charge you a subscription.
Premium training templates (Bodyweight Mastery, Desk Warrior, Travel Fit) are available as one-time purchases ($9.99-12.99) — support the project if you find it useful, ignore them if you don't.
IronLog is free, no-login, no-ads. Your data stays 100% on your device.
Start Training Free →No account · Works offline · CSV export · Open source