As of October 2026, a Strava subscription costs $59.99 a year in the US, which Strava shows as $5.00 a month, after a 30 day free trial. Verified students pay $29.99 a year, and the Strava + Runna bundle costs $99.99 a year, both billed annually only.
Strava is free to use for recording activities, joining the community and using its safety features. The subscription adds routes, segment leaderboards, deeper training analysis and challenges. Here's what each option costs on Strava's own subscribe page, and how to avoid paying for a year you didn't want.
Strava subscription prices
| Plan | Price | Billing | Free trial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Subscription | $5.00 a month, billed at $59.99 a year | Annual (a monthly option is also offered) | 30 days |
| Student Subscription (verified students) | $2.50 a month, billed at $29.99 a year | Annual only | 30 days |
| Strava + Runna | $8.33 a month, billed at $99.99 a year | Annual only | Not stated on the plan card |
These are the US prices, before any applicable taxes. Strava's page offers the Individual plan monthly as well as annually; the $5.00 a month figure is the annual price spread across twelve months. If you're outside the US, check the price Strava shows in your app before you subscribe.
How the free trial works
- Today: your subscription features switch on as soon as you start the trial.
- Two days before the trial ends: Strava sends you a reminder.
- Day 30: you're charged the subscription amount.
- To avoid that charge, cancel at least 24 hours before the trial ends.
That 24 hour rule is the catch to remember. If you cancel on the last evening, you may be too late. Use Strava's two day reminder as your deadline instead.
What the subscription adds over free Strava
| Feature | Free | Subscription |
|---|---|---|
| Record activities and join the community | Yes | Yes |
| Safety features | Yes | Yes, plus Strava Beacon on compatible devices |
| Routes made for you, offline routes and drawing your own | No | Yes |
| Training history in one place | No | Yes, in the Training Log |
| Advanced workout insights | No | Yes, including pace, heart rate and power analysis |
| Custom Goals | No | Yes |
| Segment leaderboards | No | Yes, with filtered leaderboards and Live Segments |
| Challenges with friends | No | Yes |
| Fitness Score over time | No | Yes |
Strava's support article lists more: Grade Adjusted Pace for comparing hilly and flat runs, custom heart rate zones, training plans for running and cycling, Best Efforts, personal heatmaps, weather on your activity page and access to Recover Athletics injury prevention exercises. Subscribers also get perks from partner brands and priority help from Strava's support team.
Everything in a Strava subscription
| Area | What Strava's support article lists |
|---|---|
| Segment leaderboards | Overall and filtered leaderboards, segment effort comparisons, and Live Segments on the app and compatible devices |
| Advanced training | Custom Goals, Training Log, Matched Activities, cumulative monthly stats, Grade Adjusted Pace, heart rate zones, workout, power and pace analysis, training plans, Best Efforts |
| Route exploration | Suggested Routes generated from any start point, personal heatmaps and offline route maps |
| Group challenges | Challenges with friends |
| Recording activities | Strava Beacon live location sharing, live performance data and weather on your activity page |
| Other perks | Recover Athletics exercises, partner brand deals and priority support |
That's a long list, so it's worth checking which parts you'd use. If you cycle or run with a power meter or heart rate strap, the analysis tools alone can justify the price. If you mainly want a record of your runs and kudos from friends, free Strava already does that.
Strava + Runna: is the bundle worth it?
The Strava + Runna bundle at $99.99 a year adds Runna's custom training plans, from 5K to marathon, with coaching on pacing, mindset and injury prevention, on top of the full Strava subscription. Strava says you can save by buying the two together. If you'd otherwise pay for a separate running plan app, the bundle is worth pricing up; if you only want Strava's segments and routes, the Individual plan is enough. My Runna vs Strava comparison sets out what each one does best.
The student discount
Verified students get the subscription at half the Individual price: $2.50 a month, billed at $29.99 a year, with the same 30 day trial. It's annual only, so you can't pay for it month by month.
The verdict
A Strava subscription costs $59.99 a year in the US, $29.99 for students and $99.99 with Runna. It's fair value if you use routes, segments and training analysis every week, and unnecessary if you only log your runs. My advice: start the 30 day trial, use every feature, and decide by the two day reminder, cancelling at least 24 hours before the end if it isn't for you. If you'd rather stay free, these Strava alternatives are worth a look.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a Strava subscription?
As of October 2026, a Strava Individual Subscription costs $59.99 a year in the US, shown as $5.00 a month when billed annually.
How much is Strava for students?
Verified students pay $29.99 a year, which Strava shows as $2.50 a month. It's annual only.
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How much is Strava + Runna?
The Strava + Runna bundle costs $99.99 a year, shown as $8.33 a month, billed annually only.
Does Strava have a free trial?
Yes. Strava offers a 30 day free trial, with a reminder two days before it ends.
How do I avoid being charged after the Strava trial?
Cancel at least 24 hours before the 30 day trial ends. Strava charges the subscription amount on day 30.
What does a Strava subscription include?
Routes, offline maps, segment leaderboards, Training Log, advanced workout analysis, custom Goals, challenges with friends, Fitness Score and Strava Beacon, among other features.
Can I pay for Strava monthly?
Strava's Individual Subscription offers a monthly option alongside annual billing. The $5.00 a month figure on the subscribe page is the $59.99 annual price spread across the year.
Does Strava remind you before the trial ends?
Yes. Strava says it sends a reminder two days before your free trial ends.
Is the Strava student discount annual only?
Yes. The Student Subscription is billed at $29.99 a year, annual only, for verified students.
Is Strava free to use?
Yes. Free Strava lets you record activities, join the community and use safety features. Routes, segment leaderboards and advanced analysis need a subscription.
