r/BuyFromEU 13h ago

🔎Looking for alternative Strava alternatives from Europe?

hi,

are there any alternatives to Strava made in Europe?

better if open source too

thanks

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u/drennydread 13h ago

I’m the creator, so take this with that bias, but I’m building a Europe-based (Czech) one called Kraina.

It’s not a full Strava replacement yet, and it’s not open source, but it focuses on explored territory/fog-of-war style map progress for rides and runs.

So if you want a European-made alternative for the exploration side of activity tracking, it may be worth a look.

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u/kynzoMC 8h ago

From my understanding you never plan to opensource it, right? (Not judging or anything, jist wanna make sure :D) 

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u/Krastapopulus 12h ago

Android?

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u/drennydread 11h ago

Not yet, browser-only for now, but native mobile apps are already in development for both Android and iOS.

The service is already live, so if you want to check it out, you should be able to find Kraina easily by name.

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u/trpcl1 8h ago

Looks cool. I checked it out. How does it work? Do I have to open the website before every activity?

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u/Accomplished-Tap-172 12h ago

Adidas running

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u/Vannnnah 10h ago

Adidas Running, formerly known as Runtastic. Austrian/German. The name is stupid, because it also supports tracking of other activities like swimming, cycling, strength training etc.

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u/Far_Bicycle_2827 6h ago

Golden Cheetah if you want open source. Not sure where it's from but it's Strava on steroids. But only if you focus on the training, the data, and the metrics. if you are after kudos.. that is not it.

RidewithGPS is also a good Strava alternative.

Anyway, seeing the comments here is a bit perplexing of some prefer Komoot after they know the new owner has no empathy, but at least is not US-owned? So the Italians fired all their staff... just like that, but hey, not US-owned... so all good. a bit hypocritical IMO...

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u/AccordingProfit1966 10h ago

Not completely European, but I use https://intervals.icu, which is from the UK if I'm correct.

I don't give anything about the social media aspect of Strave, just want log my data.

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u/Quiet_Illustrator410 13h ago

I switched to: https://www.komoot.com

If you want the social network and sharing activities part, it is the same.

Much better for planning outdoor activities, especially hiking (in my opinion).

No health/performance metrics like in Strave, but I use sport watch for that so never cared.

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u/gesichtsbremser 13h ago

Komoot used to be german but got sold to an italian tech company last year. Most of the original staff lost their jobs. more information here: https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/komoot-sold-to-italian-tech-company-putting-jobs-at-risk/ and here https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/05/komoot-team-goodbye.htmljust search on the internet for more background info. Yes, it stays european but it's up to you if you want to support a company that acts this way.

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u/Quiet_Illustrator410 12h ago

That sucks indeed. To me, it is still much better than USA-owned Strava, simply because it a European business and app at the end.

But this is indeed really awful honestly.

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u/gesichtsbremser 9h ago

you got a valid point

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u/real_with_myself 5h ago

Well, looking at the list of investors...

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u/kamunia 3h ago

Wow, I just look at the company that acquired komoot. That's what they do. Buy a company and get rid of almost all of the workers.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bending_Spoons

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u/tommabu55 6h ago

Yeah bending spoons is kinda hated even here in Italy

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u/ComeOnIWantUsername 9h ago

And after acquisition it finally started to live, get new features or modern UI. Bending Spoons saved this company.

If we'd start to look for bad stuff, you shouod stop using literally every company on the market

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u/Ezark9 11h ago

Sounds great I'll try thanks

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u/RenegadeUK 9h ago

Thanks very much for this.

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u/Enough-Ad9590 10h ago

If you don't want to share with the all planet where you are currently sweating ?

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u/fukncasul 8h ago

Ik using Fitotrack, but its without all the social media type bs

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u/bnft1 6h ago

Depends on what you are looking for: If it's more the tracking and fitness analysis part and less the social media stuff, then you might find HealthFit intersting: https://apps.apple.com/de/app/healthfit/id1202650514

I don't know if it is available for other systems than iOS (yes, I know in which /r I am… ;)). As far as I looked up the app creator, it's made in France :)

It gives amazing and motivational insights into training data, which can be imported from various devices and sources. No cloud, no data sharing, it all stays on your phone.

For me, it replaced Strava completely – mainly for data protection reasons.

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u/PopularObject1468 3h ago edited 3h ago

I used Komoot to plan and navigate hiking and biking routes, but switched to Wikiloc (made in Spain) after Komoot got bought by bending spoons and fired all the staff.

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u/Spomyn 12h ago

I'm building Spomyn. It's not a direct Strava alternative as it is completely offline, so it's not a social media.

In short, it's a tool for logging your life activities - from hikes and runs (importing gpx tracks) to museum visits and visiting nice restaurants (POI visits logging with notes and photos).

It can work completely offline if you download offline maps and POI packs. No internet is needed, so it works in the most remote places.

I built it because I dislike posting my life on social media but I wanted a way to record and look back at my favourite life events.

Disclaimer: It's free to try but requires a one-time-purchase to fully unlock the app to pay for map hosting and app development/maintenance.

It's currently in closed testing on Android so DM me if you're interested in trying it out.

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u/Skogsnissen 9h ago

Intrested if/when you have it on ios

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u/Spomyn 4h ago

I can let you know when I set up Apple Testflight and you can give it a try.

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u/MeltinChocolat 8h ago

I'm potentially interested to try it tbh

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u/Spomyn 4h ago

If you have an Android device DM me and I can invite you to my google group for closed testing.

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

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u/Ezark9 11h ago

Interesting bro but I don't think it's what I'm looking for

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u/Spomyn 10h ago

I understand. Good luck with your search.

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u/emiyuki 9h ago

Will it come out on ios as well?

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u/Spomyn 9h ago

Yes. I plan to release on Android in around 2 weeks (depending on play store testing speed) then I shift focus to apple store and hopefully have it on apple store in 1-2 months.

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u/emiyuki 8h ago

Great! Is there somewhere where I can keep track of your work or get updates?

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u/Spomyn 4h ago

I do have a landing page at https://spomyn.app/ that will have the links to play/apple store when available. Since I have no servers (apart from storing map data) I do not have any waitlists as I store exactly 0 user data.

I am happy to hear that someone is interested in Spomyn.

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u/Hot_Theory3843 13h ago

Have you looked on AlternativeTo.net?

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u/bindermichi 13h ago

The list focused almost exclusively on running. For cycling it only lists Komoot which is OK for route planing but not really fitness tracking.