Comparison

ActivityStat vs Runalyze

Runalyze is one of the most data-dense training platforms available — a deep set of derived metrics and long-run trend analysis for athletes who genuinely enjoy digging through their own numbers. That density is its strength and its cost. ActivityStat surfaces a much smaller set of numbers, in the place you already look.

Runalyze
Dense, data-rich multi-sport analysis
Pricing
Free tier with an optional paid upgrade
Focus
Multi-sport
ActivityStat
Stats written into every Strava activity, automatically
Pricing
Free tier, then from $2.99/mo
Focus
Running and cycling
FeatureRunalyzeActivityStat
Writes stats into your Strava activity descriptionYes — automatically, on every activity
Stats visible in the Strava mobile appYes
Requires visiting a separate site to see your dataYesNo
Breadth of derived metricsVery broadFocused set
AI-written activity descriptionsYes
Learning curveSteeperMinimal

Compiled from Runalyze’s publicly documented features and last reviewed on August 10, 2026. Products change — check Runalyze for their current details. If we have something wrong here, tell us and we’ll fix it.

Where Runalyze is stronger

  • An unusually broad set of derived metrics and estimates
  • Detailed long-term trend analysis across your whole history
  • Strong for athletes who want to explore their data in depth
  • Multi-sport coverage beyond running and cycling

Where ActivityStat is stronger

  • Numbers appear on the activity itself — no separate platform to visit
  • A deliberately small, readable set of stats rather than a dashboard to learn
  • AI-written descriptions in plain language
  • Visible to anyone who opens your Strava activity

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Runalyze better than ActivityStat?

For depth of analysis, Runalyze offers considerably more to explore. For getting a focused set of numbers onto every activity without opening another site, ActivityStat is built for that specific job. They suit different habits rather than one being strictly better.

Can I use both?

Yes — both read from Strava independently, so running the two together works without conflict.

See your stats on the activity, not on another site

Connect your free Strava account and ActivityStat writes your pace, power, cadence and trends straight into each activity description. Free to start.

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