Runalyze
German training diary with effective VO2max, race prediction and training load, from Runalyze GmbH
Quick Overview
| Company | Runalyze GmbH |
|---|---|
| Category | Fitness Tracking Apps |
| Headquarters | Niederkirchen, Germany |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - Germany (EU) |
| Data Location | Hosting location not stated on the legal pages checked |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | Effective VO2max, race prediction, training load, equipment tracking, individual sports and tags, automatic sync, performance curves, AI assistants (MCP) for Premium |
| Pricing | Free €0; Premium €60 per year or €5.50 per month; Supporter €27.50 per year or €2.50 per month |
| Best For | Runners and endurance athletes who want analysis of fitness trends without tying it to a watch brand |
| Replaces | Strava (analysis), Garmin Connect |
Detailed Review
Runalyze describes itself as a manufacturer-independent analysis platform for endurance athletes. It estimates an effective VO2max, predicts race times from 3k to ultra-marathon and tracks training load from heart rate.
The legal notice names Runalyze GmbH, Hochstraße 11, 67700 Niederkirchen, registered at the Amtsgericht Kaiserslautern under HRB 32914. The home page states that all default settings are private and that data is not sold.
Free stays free
The pricing page says Runalyze has been free for years and all current features remain free of charge. The paid plans exist to cover server and infrastructure costs, with Premium adding extras such as analysis of quality sessions, best segments and recurring routes.
A Supporter plan removes advertising and gives early access to beta features.
Manufacturer independence
Because it is not tied to a watch brand, Runalyze works as a neutral log if you change devices. It is a stronger fit for training analysis than for route discovery, where komoot and Bikemap are better.
Third-party services
The privacy policy lists Mapbox for displaying GPS data, Visual Crossing for weather, a Cloudflare CDN, Sentry for error monitoring and PostHog hosted in the EU. Payments run through Paddle according to the pricing page. A single GPS coordinate and time go to the weather provider for each activity.
Limitations to Consider
Runalyze does not state its hosting location on the legal pages we checked, and its privacy policy lists services such as Mapbox and Sentry for maps and error monitoring. The free tier shows advertising. It is an analysis tool, not a route planner or a social network.
Who Should Use Runalyze
Runners and endurance athletes who want free fitness and load analysis from a German GmbH, independent of any watch maker.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Free tier that keeps current features
- Effective VO2max and race prediction
- Training load analysis
- Registered German GmbH
- Not tied to one device brand
Cons
- Hosting location not stated
- Maps and error monitoring use third-party services
- Advertising in the free tier
- Limited route planning
Alternatives to Runalyze
Other European fitness tracking apps worth comparing before you decide:
komoot
Germany · Route planner for hikers, cyclists and runners
Outdooractive
Germany · Outdoor platform for routes, maps and activity sync
Polar Flow
Finland · Free training, activity and sleep service for Polar devices
Tredict
Germany · Analysis and planning platform for endurance athletes
See all European fitness tracking apps or compare them directly against Strava (analysis) on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The pricing page lists a free plan at €0 and says all current features remain available free of charge. Premium costs €60 per year or €5.50 per month and Supporter €27.50 per year.
Runalyze GmbH of Niederkirchen, Germany, registered at the Amtsgericht Kaiserslautern under HRB 32914, according to its legal notice.
It estimates an effective VO2max, predicts race performance and tracks acute and chronic training load from heart rate, plus equipment use and trends in visual statistics.