The Hevy Problem
Hevy is Instagram for gym bros. It tracks workouts, has a social feed, lets you follow friends and share progress. It's engaging. It's motivating. It's also completely empty when it comes to programming.
Hevy cannot build you a plan. It cannot tell you what exercises to do, what weight to use, how to progress, or when to deload. The social features create the FEELING of progress (likes, followers, streaks) without the STRUCTURE of progress (periodization, progressive overload, recovery management).
It requires internet to function properly — frustrating in low-signal gym basements. Your data lives on Hevy's cloud servers, not yours. The social feed can be distracting mid-workout. And Hevy Pro at $8.99/month still doesn't include any programming capabilities.
The MySetPlan Approach
MySetPlan focuses on what actually drives results: a structured plan. No social feed to scroll. No likes to chase. Just a clear, periodized monthly plan that tells you exactly what to do and automatically progresses.
The plan works in any browser. The dark mode is built for gym lighting. The focus is on your workout, not your followers. Every plan includes periodization, deload weeks, and nutrition targets — none of which Hevy offers.
Social motivation is nice. Structured programming is what actually builds muscle. MySetPlan delivers the programming that Hevy lacks — for less money than Hevy Pro costs.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Plan ServiceMySetPlan | Social TrackerHevy |
|---|---|---|
| Builds your workout plan for you | Full month planned | You design your own |
| Tells you when to add weight | Automatic each week | Only with Hevy Trainer (Pro) |
| Rest weeks built in | Every 4th week | Not included |
| Nutrition targets included | Calories + protein | Not available |
| Works in any browser | No download needed | Has web but app-focused |
| Exercise form guides | 1,005+ with guides | 400+ basic |
Pricing Breakdown
MySetPlan
- AI-generated monthly plan
- Periodization built in
- Automatic deload weeks
- Nutrition targets
- No social distractions
Hevy Pro
- Plan generation
- Periodization
- Deload programming
- Nutrition guidance
- Social feed (distracting)
Pricing verified February 2026. Visit each provider's website for the most current pricing.
The Bottom Line
Hevy is a great place to log workouts. The social features keep you engaged. But it cannot build you a plan. It cannot tell you what weight to use or when to rest. Hevy Trainer (their AI feature) is Pro-only and still doesn't include nutrition or deloads.
MySetPlan builds your plan AND tracks it. For $4/month more than Hevy Pro, you get a full month of workouts, automatic weight increases, rest weeks, and nutrition targets. That's not a tracker — that's a coach.
Making the Right Choice
Choose Hevy If:
- You already have a program from a coach or other source
- Social motivation and community keep you accountable
- You enjoy building and managing your own workout routines
- You want a workout log with social features
Choose MySetPlan If:
- You need the plan itself — not just a place to log it
- You want AI to build structured programming for your goals
- You prefer focus over social feeds during your workout
- You want nutrition targets included with your training
Hevy excels at tracking. MySetPlan excels at planning. Know what you need.
Frequently Asked Questions
MySetPlan is the best Hevy alternative if you want someone to build your workout plan for you. Hevy is a workout tracker — it writes down what you did. But you still have to figure out what exercises to do, how many sets, and when to add weight. MySetPlan does all of that for you. Take a 2-minute quiz and get a full month of workouts. Plans start at $6.99/month.
Hevy's free tier is a basic tracker with a social feed. It doesn't build your program, manage your progression, or include nutrition. MySetPlan from $5.83/mo (billed annually) is a complete training system — not a glorified notepad with social features.
MySetPlan focuses on what actually builds results: structured programming, periodization, and progressive overload. Social features create the feeling of progress (likes, followers) without the structure of progress (periodization, deloads). If you want social motivation, post on Instagram. If you want results, get a structured plan.
Community routines are generic and unvetted — anyone can upload anything. They're not built for YOUR goals, YOUR equipment, or YOUR training phase. MySetPlan's AI builds specifically for you based on a 2-minute quiz.
No. Hevy requires an internet connection to function, which frustrates users in low-signal gym basements. MySetPlan works in your browser and your plan is always accessible.
MySetPlan costs from $5.83/mo (billed annually) or $6.99/mo. Hevy Pro costs $2.99/mo. Hevy is cheaper for tracking. But MySetPlan builds your plan AND tracks it — that's worth the extra $4/mo.
You could, but it's unnecessary. MySetPlan includes built-in workout tracking with a gym-ready dark mode interface. Your plan, tracking, and nutrition targets are all in one place. Using Hevy alongside MySetPlan would mean double-logging your workouts with no benefit.