Strava and Reshape aren’t really the same product. Strava is a tracker with the best social feed in running. Reshape is a structured, adaptive training plan. If you already use Strava for tracking and want a plan too, Reshape is a cheaper, independent answer than adding Runna on top. If you rely on segments, routes, and your community, keep Strava. Reshape doesn’t replace that.
Reshape vs Strava, at a glance
Strava is built around recording and sharing runs. Reshape plans them for you and adapts each week.
| Reshape | Strava | |
|---|---|---|
| Structured training plans | Yes, adaptive every week | No. Available via Runna add-on |
| Onboarding | Reads 8 weeks of Apple Health automatically | N/A, tracking app |
| Coaching note per workout | Plain-English, why this workout | None |
| Route discovery & segments | None, that's not the job | Best in the category |
| Social feed & community | None | Core feature |
| Price | $4.99 / €4.99 per month | From €5.83/mo tracking. Bundle with Runna €12.50/mo |
What Strava does better
- Route discovery.Heatmaps, turn-by-turn, saved routes. Reshape doesn’t touch this.
- Segments and leaderboards. The original running competition feature. Still the best.
- Social feed.Your friends’ runs, kudos, clubs. If that’s what keeps you running, keep Strava.
Neither is right for you if…
- You just want to log runs, no plan. The free Apple Workout app or Nike Run Club will do.
- You want human coaching in the loop. Look at Coopah.
- You live inside Garmin Connect. Garmin Coach is free with your device and will stay closer to your data.
Common questions
Can I use Reshape alongside Strava?
Yes. Many runners do. Reshape plans your workouts; Strava logs them after. Runs recorded on Apple Watch sync to Strava through the standard Apple Health integration, so your feed and segments keep working.
If Runna is the Strava training plan now, why pick Reshape?
The Strava + Runna bundle is €149.99/year. Reshape is €4.99/month standalone. If you want a training plan and already have Strava for tracking, Reshape costs a lot less and keeps your plan data independent of Strava.
Do I need Strava to use Reshape?
No. Reshape works entirely through Apple Health and Apple Watch. If you don't use Strava, you don't need to.