Strava tracks your runs, rides and hikes for free, and a paid subscription adds routes, segment leaderboards and deeper training analysis.
Most of the saving here comes from picking the right plan. The Student plan costs $39.99 a year against $79.99 for Individual, and new subscribers start with a 30-day free trial.
Strava describes itself as a social network for active people, where the way to post is to record a workout. Run by Strava, Inc., it works through iPhone and Android apps and the web, pairs with a phone or a wide range of GPS devices, and supports many sports beyond running and cycling, from kayaking and skiing to yoga.
After each activity, members get a detailed map and figures such as speed, pace and distance, along with Strava's own measures like Relative Effort and comparisons with earlier attempts. The desktop version goes further with training plans, route planning and fuller activity breakdowns. Members can join clubs, take on challenges and follow race courses, and the Beacon feature lets them send their live location to as many as three safety contacts while they are out.
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Does Strava have a student discount?
Yes. Students who confirm their status through SheerID get 50% off an annual subscription, which comes to $39.99 a year.
What payment methods does Strava accept?
Pay by credit card or an online payment service on the website, or subscribe through the Apple App Store or Google Play.
More about shopping at Strava
Plans
Individual costs $79.99 a year with monthly billing also offered, and the Family plan covers 4 accounts for $139.99 a year.
Teachers, military and medical staff
Each group gets 25% off a Strava subscription, but only on Individual plans.
Free trial
New subscribers get 30 days free, then billing starts unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the trial ends.
Cancellation
You can cancel any time, and access runs to the end of the billing period you've paid for, with no refunds or credits beyond the terms.
Tax
Strava lists subscription prices before tax and adds tax based on where you live.
Strava's savings come from choosing a discounted plan on the subscribe page rather than typing a long code.
The Student rate needs a SheerID check before the $39.99 price applies.
Teachers, military members and medical professionals get 25% off, but it covers Individual plans only, so it won't cut the Family price.
These discounts can't be combined, so a teacher who's also a student has to pick one.
If you start the 30-day trial, set a reminder to cancel at least 24 hours before it ends, or the paid subscription begins.
Someone holding a gift subscription redeems it on their own Strava account instead.
More ways to save at Strava
The Strava + Runna offer advertises savings of up to 60% on the two together.
A household of up to 4 people can share the Family plan at $139.99 a year rather than paying for separate Individual subscriptions, though that plan is billed annually only.
Teams, clubs and organizations can buy subscriptions in bulk and hand out activation codes to members.
Strava also runs a referral program, and its help center explains how referral codes and rewards are redeemed.
Strava questions, answered
How much does a Strava subscription cost?
The Individual plan is $79.99 a year, with monthly billing also available. The Family plan for 4 accounts is $139.99 a year, and tax is added to both.
Can a Strava subscription be refunded?
Strava gives no refunds or credits except as its terms set out. Canceling stops the next renewal, and you keep access until the current billing period ends.
Is there a Strava discount for teachers or the military?
Teachers, military members and medical professionals each get 25% off. It applies to Individual plans only and can't be combined with other discounts.
How does the Strava free trial work?
New subscribers get a 30-day free trial. You're charged after 30 days unless you cancel at least 24 hours before it ends.
Can you give Strava as a gift?
Strava sells gift subscriptions. The recipient redeems the gift on their own Strava account.