The best treadmill is the one built for where it'll live. Makers split their ranges into foldable home and under-desk models, commercial and rehabilitation lines, and manual curved treadmills, and some pair the machine with an app membership while others say none is needed. Decide on the space and the setting first, then compare models.
A treadmill's a big thing to bring into the house, and the shop pages don't make it easier: series names, model numbers and a lot of shouting about deals.
This list covers ten treadmill makers, using what each one's own website says, read on 2 Nov 2026 (as of Nov 2026). It's alphabetical and in no particular order. It's about ranges and where each machine is meant to go, so you won't find speed, incline or motor numbers repeated here: check those on the maker's own spec page.
Treadmill makers at a glance
| Tool | Type | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Assault Fitness | Treadmills, bikes and rowers | AssaultRunner Classic, Pro and Elite |
| Bowflex | Home exercise equipment, strength and cardio | T6, T9 and T16 treadmills |
| Echelon | Home exercise equipment with treadmills | Stride models and a 2-in-1 walking and running treadmill |
| Landice | Residential, commercial and rehabilitation equipment | Treadmills on residential, commercial and rehabilitation menus |
| NordicTrack | Home treadmills paired with iFIT | Treadmills that pair with an iFIT membership |
| Sole Fitness | Treadmills, ellipticals and exercise bikes | Folding treadmills such as the F63 and F80 |
| Spirit Fitness | Commercial, rehab and residential cardio | Commercial, Rehab and Residential treadmill series |
| WalkingPad | Foldable treadmills and walking pads | Vertical Fold and Foldable Classic series |
| Woodway | Motorized and manual treadmills | Motorized series plus manual Curve and Walkolution |
| XTERRA | Home fitness equipment, treadmills to rowers | Compact, Sport, WalkSlim and Hiker treadmill series |
Ten treadmill brands and their ranges
Assault Fitness
Best for: Training in a garage or a commercial gym, the two settings its page names, on an AssaultRunner Classic, Pro or Elite.
Bowflex
Best for: Choosing between the T6, T9 and T16 treadmills, sold beside SelectTech adjustable weights, Max Trainers and bikes.
Echelon
Best for: Comparing Stride treadmills, from the Stride-6 Auto-Fold Pro to the Stride-8s Commercial Smart Treadmill, among pilates, stair climber and bike equipment.
Landice
Best for: Shopping separate residential, commercial and rehabilitation menus, each with treadmills, bikes and ellipticals, plus the Genesis folding treadmill.
NordicTrack
Best for: Pairing a treadmill with an iFIT membership, with a SpaceSaver design on some models that folds and rolls the treadmill away.
Sole Fitness
Best for: Picking a folding treadmill such as the F63 or F80, with a Find My SOLE chooser and a separate site for shoppers in Canada.
Spirit Fitness
Best for: Matching a series to the setting, from the Residential X Series to the Commercial C Series and the Rehab 4.0, 7.0 and 8.0 Series.
WalkingPad
Best for: Folding a treadmill away at home or using one under a desk, with Vertical Fold and Foldable Classic series and the A1 Pro under desk model.
Woodway
Best for: Weighing motorized lines, the 4Front, Boost, Medical and Specialty Series, against manual ones such as the Curve and Walkolution Series.
XTERRA
Best for: Browsing series by name, such as the Compact Series TRX1400 and TR200 or the Sport Series TR85, with WalkSlim and Hiker models too.
Where will the treadmill live?
Here's the split you won't guess from a product photo: treadmill makers sort their ranges by where the machine is meant to go. WalkingPad's menu runs 'Vertical Fold Series Foldable Classic Series', and it sells walking pads and an under desk model. Another big brand shows a SpaceSaver design that lets you 'fold and roll the treadmill away'.
XTERRA names a Compact Series, and Echelon sells an auto-fold model and a 2-in-1 walking and running treadmill. If floor space is tight, those are the groups to look in first.
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Commercial, rehab and manual lines
At the other end are lines sold with commercial and rehabilitation labels. Spirit Fitness offers 'Commercial, Rehab, and Residential treadmills', Landice has a 'Rehabilitation' menu next to its residential and commercial ones, and Woodway lists a Medical Series among its motorized treadmills.
Then there are manual treadmills. One maker here splits motorized from manual treadmills, with a Curve Series among the manual ones, and Assault Fitness describes its machines as human-powered.
- Foldable and under-desk: models a maker labels as folding, compact or under desk.
- Commercial and rehabilitation: series sold under those labels, next to residential lines at some makers.
- Manual and curved: treadmills a maker lists as manual or non-motorized.
Apps and memberships
The last question is whether an app subscription is part of the deal. NordicTrack pairs its treadmills with iFIT and sells an iFIT membership. Bowflex's menu describes its T6, T9 and T16 treadmills with 'no subscription required', and Sole Fitness says its new folding treadmills come with 'no membership to buy and nothing to renew'. Those are the makers' own words, so check what's included for the exact model.
Before you order a treadmill
- Where will it go: a spare room, under a desk, a garage or a gym?
- Do I need it to fold away, and how does this model fold?
- Will I mostly walk at a desk, or run?
- Is an app membership part of the deal, or does the maker say none is needed?
- Is this a residential, commercial or rehabilitation model?
- What does the maker's own spec page say about the space it needs?
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My advice for buying a treadmill
Measure the space, then pick the group. If it's going under a desk or into a small room, look at the folding and walking-pad ranges first. If it's for a gym, a studio or a clinic, look at the commercial and rehabilitation lines. And before you buy, check whether the maker's app needs a membership, and read its own spec page for every number.
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Frequently asked questions
Which treadmills fold away?
Several makers here sell folding models: one sells Vertical Fold and Foldable Classic series, one shows a SpaceSaver design that folds and rolls away, one lists an auto-fold model, and others list folding treadmills in their home ranges.
Is there a treadmill for under a desk?
Yes. One maker on this list sells a foldable under desk treadmill and walking pads, beside standing desks. Check the maker's own page for how each model is meant to be used.
Do I need an app subscription with a treadmill?
It depends on the maker. One pairs its treadmills with an iFIT membership, another describes its treadmills with 'no subscription required', and a third says 'no membership to buy and nothing to renew'. Those are the makers' own claims, so check what's included.
Which makers sell manual treadmills?
One maker here lists manual treadmills, including a Curve Series it calls 'the essential non-motorized curved treadmill', beside its motorized lines. Another describes its treadmills as human-powered.
Are there commercial or rehabilitation treadmills on this list?
Yes. Several makers sell treadmills under commercial and rehabilitation labels, and one lists a Medical Series. For clinical use, ask the maker or your clinician what suits.
Do any of these sell open box treadmills?
One does: a 2-in-1 walking and running treadmill is listed as certified open box on its page. Check the maker's own page for what that listing includes.
