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Strides alternatives
Strides compared with 10 alternatives: Streaks, Habitify, Griply, Way of Life, Productive - Habit Tracker and 5 more.
Strides has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99 (lowest Strides Plus in-app purchase; billing basis not shown). 9 of the 10 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
10 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| StridesThis tool | Free plan · from $4.99 | Yes | macOS, iOS, Android |
| Streaks | From $5.99 one-time | No | macOS, iOS |
| Habitify | Free plan · from $29.99/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Griply | Free plan · from $2.49/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Way of Life | Free plan · from $4.99 | Yes | iOS, Android |
| Productive - Habit Tracker | Free plan · from $34.99/yr | Yes | iOS, Android |
| Awesome Habits | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| Do Habits | Free plan · from $8.99 one-time | Yes | iOS |
| Grit | Free plan · from $1.99/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| Timecap | Free plan · from $2.49/mo | Yes | iOS, Android |
| Today Habit Tracker | Free plan · from $9.99/yr | Yes | iOS |
How each one differs from Strides
- From $5.99 one-time
Streaks
Habit tracker for Apple devices built around daily streaks
- Streaks starts at $5.99 one-time purchase. Strides starts at $4.99 (lowest Strides Plus in-app purchase; billing basis not shown).
- Strides has a free plan. Streaks does not.
- Only Strides lists an Android app.
- Streaks can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Streaks also covers tasks.
Suits: People who want a simple habit tracker on Apple devices
- Free plan · from $29.99/yr
Habitify
Cross-platform habit tracker with health-data sync and an API
- Habitify starts at $29.99 per year for Plus; Pro is $8.99 per month or $49.99 per year (App Store). Strides starts at $4.99 (lowest Strides Plus in-app purchase; billing basis not shown).
- Only Habitify lists a web app.
- Habitify also covers Pomodoro timer.
- Strides also covers templates and goals.
Suits: One habit tracker shared across iPhone, Android, Mac and the web
- Free plan · from $2.49/mo
Griply
Goal planner that links goals to habits, tasks and time blocks
- Griply starts at $2.49 per month, billed yearly ($29.99). Strides starts at $4.99 (lowest Strides Plus in-app purchase; billing basis not shown).
- Only Griply lists a web app.
- Only Griply lists a Windows app.
- Griply also covers tasks, time blocking and calendar.
- Strides also covers templates.
Suits: People who plan from long-term goals down to daily tasks
- Free plan · from $4.99
Way of Life
Color-coded habit tracker for building and breaking habits
- Way of Life starts at $4.99 (lowest Premium in-app purchase; billing basis not shown). Strides starts at $4.99 (lowest Strides Plus in-app purchase; billing basis not shown).
- Only Strides lists a macOS app.
- Strides also covers templates.
Suits: People who want to log many habits in a few taps a day
- Free plan · from $34.99/yr
Productive - Habit Tracker
Habit tracker with smart reminders, programs and challenges
- Productive - Habit Tracker starts at $34.99 per year ($2.92 per month), or $6.99 per month (website prices). Strides starts at $4.99 (lowest Strides Plus in-app purchase; billing basis not shown).
- Only Strides lists a macOS app.
- Strides also covers templates.
Suits: People who want habits grouped by time of day with reminders
- Free plan · from $4.99/mo
Awesome Habits
Apple-only habit tracker with Health sync and interactive widgets
- Awesome Habits starts at $4.99 per month, $12.99 per year or $22.99 once (US App Store). Strides starts at $4.99 (lowest Strides Plus in-app purchase; billing basis not shown).
- Only Strides lists an Android app.
- Awesome Habits can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Strides also covers templates.
Suits: Apple users who want one tracker across iPhone, iPad, Mac and Watch
- Free plan · from $8.99 one-time
Do Habits
iPhone habit tracker for goals met several times a day
- Do Habits starts at $8.99 one-time upgrade, or $19.99 to $59.99 per year (US App Store listing). Strides starts at $4.99 (lowest Strides Plus in-app purchase; billing basis not shown).
- Only Strides lists macOS and Android apps.
- Strides also covers templates.
Suits: iPhone users who want to count a habit several times a day
- Free plan · from $1.99/mo
Grit
Habit tracker for Apple devices with iCloud sync and statistics
- Grit starts at $1.99 to $9.99 per month (US App Store in-app purchase list). Strides starts at $4.99 (lowest Strides Plus in-app purchase; billing basis not shown).
- Only Strides lists an Android app.
- Grit can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Strides also covers templates.
Suits: Apple users who want habits kept on their devices and in their own iCloud
- Free plan · from $2.49/mo
Timecap
Habit tracker with timers, counters and goal or limit targets
- Timecap starts at $2.49 to $7.99 per month (US App Store in-app purchase list). Strides starts at $4.99 (lowest Strides Plus in-app purchase; billing basis not shown).
- Only Strides lists a macOS app.
- Timecap also covers time tracking.
- Strides also covers templates.
Suits: People who want timed, counted and check-off habits in one app
- Free plan · from $9.99/yr
Today Habit Tracker
iPhone habit tracker with a customizable card dashboard per habit
- Today Habit Tracker starts at $9.99 per year, or $3.99 per month (US App Store prices). Strides starts at $4.99 (lowest Strides Plus in-app purchase; billing basis not shown).
- Only Strides lists macOS and Android apps.
- Today Habit Tracker also covers daily notes.
- Strides also covers templates.
Suits: People who want a different tracking layout for each habit
Limits worth knowing in Strides
- The free plan tracks three goals or habits; unlimited trackers, sync, backups, tags, export and the privacy lock need Strides Plus.
- The App Store lists Strides Plus purchases from $4.99 to $149.99 without saying which is monthly, annual or lifetime.
- Sharing progress with accountability partners requires iCloud and works on Apple devices only.
- The Android app is recent, showing 100+ downloads on Google Play, and no web or Windows version is listed.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Strides?
The alternatives to Strides in this directory are Streaks, Habitify, Griply, Way of Life, Productive - Habit Tracker, Awesome Habits, Do Habits, Grit, Timecap and Today Habit Tracker. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Strides.
Is there a free alternative to Strides?
Yes. Habitify, Griply, Way of Life, Productive - Habit Tracker, Awesome Habits, Do Habits, Grit, Timecap and Today Habit Tracker have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Strides alternatives work on Windows?
The Strides listing does not include a Windows app. Griply lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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