Alternatives

Best Hexis alternatives for cyclists

Hexis is a strong product, used by WorldTour teams. It is also €129.99/year, and its colour-coded approach doesn't suit every athlete. These are the apps worth considering instead.

Last verified: October 24, 2026 · Written by the Avitu team

The short answer

Avitu: exact, auditable gram targets from your training load, at a lower price.
The Athlete's FoodCoach: recipes and meal ideas built around your training.
Fuelin: daily meal plans, with optional 1:1 coaching.
EatMyRide: in-ride fueling plans only, with prompts on your Garmin.

When Hexis might not be the right fit

Hexis does a lot well, especially if you want guidance rather than numbers. It may suit you less if one of these applies:

You want exact grams. Carb Coding keeps things simple with green, amber and red meals. If you prefer to weigh and count, a gram-based app fits better.
You want to audit every number. Hexis explains its method; some athletes also want to see the calculation behind each individual target.
You want fueling data in your training log. Hexis reads your training. If you also want carbs written back to Intervals.icu, you'll need another tool.
You're on a tighter budget. Hexis is €24.99/month or €129.99/year. That's fair for what it offers, but more than some athletes want to spend.

At a glance

App	Best for	Training data	Price
Hexis	Colour-coded guidance, coach platform	TrainingPeaks, Intervals.icu, Garmin, WHOOP, Apple Health	€24.99/mo €129.99/yr
Avitu	Exact gram targets, full transparency	Intervals.icu, Strava, Garmin Connect™, Wahoo	€4.99/mo €49.99/yr
FoodCoach	Recipes and meal ideas	TrainingPeaks, Intervals.icu, Garmin, Strava, Wahoo, JOIN	€15/mo €70/yr
Fuelin	Meal plans, optional human coach	TrainingPeaks, Final Surge, TriDot, Strava	from €29/mo from €119/yr
EatMyRide	In-ride fueling plans only	TrainingPeaks, Strava, Komoot, RideWithGPS, Garmin	Free tier, premium paid (€6.99/mo, 49.99/yr)

Based on each app's public website and app store listings. Prices can change; check the vendor before subscribing. Spotted something outdated? Let us know and we'll correct it.

The alternatives in detail

Avitu

Our app

The closest alternative if you like what Hexis does (training-periodised targets) but want the numbers instead of colours. Avitu calculates exact grams of protein, carbohydrates, fat and fiber per meal and per ride from published physiological formulas. Tap any target to see how it was derived.

Strengths

Deterministic and auditable, no AI
Writes carbs back to Intervals.icu and Strava
In-ride carb targets, higher on race days
Less than half the Hexis price

Limitations

No recipes or meal plans
No direct TrainingPeaks connection
iOS app not yet available (web works on iPhone)

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The Athlete's FoodCoach

Developed with Team Visma | Lease a Bike. Where Hexis focuses on how much to eat, FoodCoach focuses on what to eat: a large library of performance recipes, adjusted to your training. A good pick if meal inspiration is what you're after.

Strengths

1,500+ performance recipes
Broad integrations, incl. Intervals.icu
Pro-team pedigree

Limitations

Less suited if you eat your own meals and just want targets
Uses AI features; calculations are not exposed

Fuelin

A multi-sport nutrition app that builds daily meal plans around your training, with hydration and gut-training tools. Its higher tier adds a human nutrition coach. The most "hands-on" option on this list.

Strengths

Optional 1:1 human coaching
Hydration and gut-training features
TrainingPeaks and Final Surge sync

Limitations

Priced in USD, similar to Hexis
No Intervals.icu integration listed

EatMyRide

Not a full replacement: EatMyRide only covers fueling during the ride. It builds a plan from your route or workout and sends eat-and-drink prompts to your Garmin. Useful on its own or next to a daily nutrition app.

Strengths

Route-based fueling plans
Real-time prompts on Garmin
Free tier available

Limitations

No daily nutrition or meal targets

How to choose

You want exact numbers and to see the formula

→ Avitu

You want to be told what to cook

→ The Athlete's FoodCoach

You want a human nutritionist involved

→ Fuelin

You only need an in-ride fueling plan

→ EatMyRide

Your coach or team already uses Hexis

→ Stay with Hexis

FAQ

What is the best Hexis alternative?

It depends on what you want from Hexis. For exact, auditable gram targets at a lower price, Avitu. For recipes and meal ideas, The Athlete's FoodCoach. For a structured meal plan with optional 1:1 coaching, Fuelin. For in-ride fueling plans only, EatMyRide.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Hexis?

Yes. Hexis costs €24.99/month or €129.99/year. Avitu costs €4.99/month or €49.99/year and also calculates training-based macro targets, with a 14-day free trial and no credit card required.

Which Hexis alternative works with Intervals.icu?

Avitu and The Athlete's FoodCoach both read training data from Intervals.icu. Avitu also writes your carbohydrate intake and targets back to Intervals.icu activities and planned workouts.

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This page is written by the Avitu team, so we have an interest in one of the apps listed. We've aimed to describe every app fairly, based on publicly available information as of the date above. Hexis, The Athlete's FoodCoach, Fuelin and EatMyRide are trademarks of their respective owners; Avitu is not affiliated with them.