10 Best Peloton Alternatives That Work With the Peloton App (Or Other Amazing Spin Apps)

The Schwinn IC4 is not only our overall Peloton alternative pick, it's the bike I chose to buy myself after months of research.

The top feature of this bike is that it includes a cadence sensor and heart rate monitor that are built to be compatible with popular apps like Peloton's digital app and Zwift. I dock my iPad in the included tablet holder and have the same experience as a Peloton rider minus the leader board.

The only downside: This bike is popular, so it can be tough to find it in stock. Another option is to purchase the Bowflex C6 — it tends to be a bit more expensive, but is made by the same manufacturer, so you're essentially getting the same bike.

For less than $400, members of the popular Facebook group Peloton Digital App Users rave about this option from Joroto. It's no-frills, so you'll need to buy a separate cadence sensor, heart rate monitor, and weights to sync with Peloton's digital app. But even with the add-ons, you'll still get a smooth, studio-quality ride at less than half the cost of a Peloton.

For under $500, the Echelon Connect Sport comes with a cadence sensor and a heart rate monitor — and if you buy through Walmart, you'll get 6 free months of Echelon Fit. The app offers over 1,600 cycling classes as well as yoga, strength training, and more.

The Echelon isn’t compatible with external apps, so you’ll have to use a separate screen to monitor your cadence if you want to use Peloton or Zswift’s digital app, and weights aren’t included.

The biggest downfall of an indoor bike is that ... well, it's not a road bike. The Nordic Track Commercial S15i comes pretty close, though, with an adjustable incline feature that adds a challenge you normally only find outdoors to your ride.

On top of that, your purchase also comes with a 1-year iFit Family membership that offers both indoor and outdoor workouts as well as its own leaderboard. Like The MYX, Nordic Track's screen isn't compatible with external apps, but the iFit platform offers many of the features compared to Peloton (if not more).

If you’re looking for a quiet, no-nonsense spin bike that’s easy on the wallet, step right up. The heavy-duty steel frame and 35-pound flywheel guarantee stability, and the belt-driven system provides a quiet and smooth ride.

The bike also has an adjustable nonslip handlebar, padded seat, and a range of resistance suitable for newbies and experienced riders. The LCD monitor tracks your progress, and while there’s a holder for a personal device, if you want to sync up to another fitness app, you’re out of luck.

The bike comes with easy-to-follow assembly instructions, and a video that demonstrates assembly if you get stuck. Reviewers say this is the “perfect at-home exercise bike,” and appreciate how “incredibly affordable” it is.

This super-sturdy Sunny offers a real road bike feel, and with a 49-pound weighted flywheel, you’ll get as much resistance and power as you want. The bike also has an emergency brake that will bring the ride to an immediate stop if needed.

The seat and handlebars are adjustable for any type of user, and the caged pedals assure your feet stay in place, no matter how fast you pedal. A bottle holder is included. Reviewers love the “build and function” especially “at this price.”

This wallet-friendly bike ticks all of the boxes if you’re looking for a straight-forward ride with good resistance. The 36-pound flywheel is challenging for beginners and pros, and runs smoothly and quietly.

The adjustable seat and adjustable nonslip handlebars make it a great fit for people both tall and small, and LCD keeps track of your time, speed, distance, and calories burned, so you don’t have to.

The higher weight capacity (330 pounds) is also a bonus. Reviewers love this “DIY Peloton” but wish it could sync up to apps.

This is as close to Peloton as a bike gets, without actually being a Peloton. The Bowflex is super flexible, allowing you to ride in stationary mode or level up into leaning mode as you zoom toward the finish. It comes with one-year of free personalized fitness assistance from JRNY.

The system will analyze your fitness level, guide you through workouts, let you choose trainer-led classes, and ride through immersive environments that sync with your cycling speed. If you prefer to sync up to Peloton or Zwift, you can do that too and transmit bike metrics, like cadence and power, to compatible apps.

The 16-inch console also allows you to stream Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+ and Hulu. Reviewers say the bike is “easy to assemble,” “stable and comfortable,” with a “massive screen” and a ton of features.

This adorable bike comes with access to hundreds of fitness classes through the Yesoul app—but you will need to purchase heart rate armbands separately.

The built-in tablet holder allows you to track your progress via your personal device through the app, and cycle workouts and sync metrics. The magnetic resistance system is durable and quiet, which means you can exercise without disturbing anyone nearby.

There are 100 levels of resistance, which can be manually or automatically adjusted to match instructor cues. Reviewers praise the “5-star customer service,” “easy installation,” and “clean, modern, and sexy” look of the bike.

This heavy-duty steel-framed bike offers great stability, with a belt-driven system that provides a smooth and quiet ride experience. The handlebars and padded seat are adjustable, with a large range of resistance.

The LCD monitor tracks your progress over time. The resistance bar also has an instant stop button, which halts the bike immediately. Customers get a 12-month parts replacement, with great customer service.

Reviewers rave about the bike’s “unbelievable value,” adding that it “does not feel cheap,” and appreciate that if you purchase an additional cadence monitor, you can sync it up to other fitness apps.