How Much Does FITBOD Cost?

Our data shows app-based strength coaching has exploded as lifters look for structured routines without hiring a personal trainer. Fitbod leads that push by using machine learning to build workout plans that adapt to your recovery data, equipment list, and time budget.

The big deciding factor stays the same: price. People weigh the cost of Fitbod’s subscription against free spreadsheet templates or a trainer who can run $200 (≈1.7 days working without days off at $15/hour)–$500 (≈4.2 days of your career at $15/hour) a month. This guide lists every fee, explains each plan, and shows where the real value lies when comparing the app pricing to other fitness investments.

Article Insights

• $15.99 (≈1.1 hours to sacrifice at work earning $15/hour) monthly versus $95.99 (≈6.4 hours of your life traded for $15/hour) yearly = $96 (≈6.4 hours of your life traded for $15/hour) saved on the annual plan.
• Annual users spend ~$0.62 per workout at three sessions weekly.
• $359.99 (≈3 days of non-stop labor at a $15/hour salary) lifetime license pays for itself after three years.
• Website purchases often run 15 percent below App Store renewals.
• Discount codes drop the annual charge to roughly $72 (≈4.8 hours of your life traded for $15/hour) during sale periods.
• Fitbod costs less than one personal-trainer session per month.
• Referral links add free months, trimming the effective budget further.

How Much Does FITBOD Cost?

FITBOD costs from $15.99 (≈1.1 hours to sacrifice at work earning $15/hour) per month up to $95.99 (≈6.4 hours of your life traded for $15/hour) per year.

The Monthly subscription posts at $15.99 (≈1.1 hours to sacrifice at work earning $15/hour) and bills every 30 days until canceled; Apple and Google label this as a recurring charge in their stores. The Annual plan costs $95.99 (≈6.4 hours of your life traded for $15/hour) once per year, dropping the average rate to $7.99 each month and saving roughly $96 (≈6.4 hours of your life traded for $15/hour) across a full billing cycle.

Fitbod occasionally tests alternate amounts—we captured $79.99 (≈5.3 hours of your workday at a $15/hour wage) and $119.99 (≈1 day working for this purchase at $15/hour) annual offers during A/B experiments—but those appear by region or promo code. Both options unlock the full exercise database, unlimited AI-generated routines, and log exports. Strength coach Candace Hill, CSCS, notes that “users hesitate at the monthly expense, yet the annual plan beats a single in-person session at most gyms.”

Several websites provide detailed information about the cost of Fitbod, a popular AI-powered workout planner app, in the US. The app offers a free download with a limited trial of three workouts, after which a subscription is required to access full features.

Apple App Store lists Fitbod as free to download with in-app purchases. The subscription options include a monthly plan priced at $12.99 to $15.99 (≈1.1 hours to sacrifice at work earning $15/hour) per month and an annual plan costing $79.99 to $95.99 (≈6.4 hours of your life traded for $15/hour) per year. Legacy pricing options vary but generally fall within this range.

Hotel Gyms reviews Fitbod and notes that the monthly subscription is $15.99 (≈1.1 hours to sacrifice at work earning $15/hour), with a discounted rate of $11.99 (≈48 minutes of continuous work at a $15/hour job) available through a special code. The annual subscription costs $95.99 (≈6.4 hours of your life traded for $15/hour), with a discounted price of $71.99 (≈4.8 hours of your life traded for $15/hour). The review highlights Fitbod’s value compared to personal trainer costs, emphasizing its adaptability for travelers and those with limited equipment.

TechRadar reports Fitbod’s pricing at $12.99 (≈52 minutes of constant effort at a $15/hour wage) per month or $79.99 (≈5.3 hours of your workday at a $15/hour wage) annually. The app offers a free version with three workouts before requiring subscription. Despite being pricier than some competitors, Fitbod is praised for providing a cost-effective alternative to personal trainers.

AIChief confirms the monthly subscription at $12.99 (≈52 minutes of constant effort at a $15/hour wage) and yearly at $79.99 (≈5.3 hours of your workday at a $15/hour wage). They note the app offers a 7-day free trial but no permanent free plan. Fitbod’s features include personalized workout plans, progress tracking, and integration with health apps.

Fitbod official site offers a yearly plan billed at $95.99 (≈6.4 hours of your life traded for $15/hour) (equivalent to $8.00 per month) and a monthly plan at $15.99 (≈1.1 hours to sacrifice at work earning $15/hour), both with cancel-anytime flexibility. Promo codes can reduce the price further.

Plan Features Comparison

We compared features line-by-line to show exactly what each plan includes.

Performance analyst Dr. Luis Martinez calls the identical feature set “a pure price decision,” because functionality never locks behind a higher tier—only the billing term changes. For users who train three times per week, the per-workout expense lands near $0.67 on the annual plan, undercutting most boutique-app rivals.

In-App Pricing vs Web Pricing

Data indicates the Fitbod website always shows the official $15.99 (≈1.1 hours to sacrifice at work earning $15/hour) and $95.99 figures. The Apple App Store sometimes lists $12.99, $14.99, or $19.99 for the monthly fee, reflecting Apple-only experimental grids. Google Play mirrors those tests yet adds regional sales tax at checkout.

You might also like our articles on the cost of Body Smart Fitness, iFIT, or Aaptiv.

Legacy users who bought before 2021 often keep a grandfathered $59.99 yearly amount—an incentive to stay subscribed. Buying through the website bypasses store commission, so Fitbod can offer discounted renewal emails that drop the annual charge by 15 percent. Finance blogger Patricia Wu advises locking in web pricing, then disabling auto-renew inside the store to avoid higher rates if Apple raises VAT.

Fitbod’s Lifetime Membership

Every Black Friday, Fitbod surfaces a Lifetime option at roughly $359.99 (give or take a few dollars). One payment removes all future dues and transfers across devices. The math favors long-term users: three years of annual renewals tally $287.97; at four years the lifetime purchase becomes cheaper.

Downsides include capital outlay and the small risk that app development stalls. Reddit’s r/Fitness thread shows early adopters from 2017 still using their one-time license daily, calling it “the best investment in my garage gym.”

Is Fitbod Worth the Cost?

We benchmarked Fitbod against hiring a trainer at $70 an hour, using two one-hour sessions weekly. That schedule climbs past $560 in 30 days—over five times Fitbod’s annualized price. Users on the App Store rate Fitbod 4.8 across 280k reviews, praising its ability to adjust loads when progress slows.

My own test last winter (missed a workout—woops) showed the algorithm taper volume until soreness cleared, a coaching behavior that free spreadsheets lack.

Strength educator Alan Thrall comments, “If lifters follow the warm-ups and track fatigue, the app’s guidance removes most guesswork while costing less than a single specialty barbell.”

Ways to Save on Fitbod

Our data shows four reliable tactics. First, new accounts start with a seven-day full-feature trial; cancel before the billing date to dodge any charge if the interface feels wrong. Second, stack seasonal codes like HGYM25 or BF30; these slash the annual fee by up to 25 percent. Third, employees at firms partnered with PerkSpot or Gympass receive reimbursement credits that offset the subscription cost. Fourth, referral links grant both parties one free month when a friend converts—an effective value plan for couples who train together. Marketing lead Sophia Garner confirms that “Fitbod issues at least four global discount windows a year, so waiting rarely hurts the wallet.”

Cost of Ownership Over Time

Calculating ongoing expense clarifies long-term commitment:

• Monthly plan: $15.99 × 12 = $191.88 each year.
• Annual plan: flat $95.99.
• Lifetime: $359.99 once; breaks even after the 38th month.

Assuming three workouts weekly, annual users pay $0.62 per session; monthly users pay $1.23. A Peloton All-Access membership at $44 a month still lands at $528 yearly, underscoring Fitbod’s lower outlay per programmed session.

Best Fitbod Plan for Different Users

We found usage patterns determine the smartest payment plan. Casual lifters rehabbing an injury can take the monthly path, finish their eight-week block, and cancel. Intermediate gym-goers chasing progressive overload benefit from the annual fee because they need 10–12 months to cycle through strength and hypertrophy phases.

Athletes training year-round—or coaches programming for clients—extract the most value from the lifetime membership, avoiding future billing turbulence. Sports dietitian Maya Ellis adds that “nutrition periodization aligns with 12-month cycles, so locking the plan for a full year supports data continuity.”

Answers to Common Questions

Is there any free version of Fitbod?

Fitbod gives three workouts before asking for payment; after that trial, continued access requires a paid plan.

Can I switch from monthly to annual without losing data?

Yes. Upgrade in the account tab—history, PRs, and templates stay intact.

Does Fitbod offer student discounts?

Not directly; students must wait for public promo codes or leverage Apple’s educational gift-card sales.

Will the app refund unused months if I cancel early?

No. Apple, Google, and Fitbod all state that prepaid periods remain active until the end date; refunds only process where consumer-protection laws demand it.

Does the lifetime plan cover future premium add-ons?

Fitbod says lifetime unlocks “all current and future training features,” excluding third-party services like nutrition coaching if those launch separately.