The 6 Best Peloton Alternatives Of 2023, From A Certified Personal Trainer

While the Echelon GT+ Connect Bike is widely considered Peloton's preeminent competitor, its price is hard to beat given its comparable specs. While the bike doesn't come with a screen, it features 32 levels of resistance, an oversized padded seat for support during endurance rides, and a dumbbell rack to safely store your weights during full-body workouts. With the integrated Echelon Fit app, you'll also be able to track speed, distance, calorie burn, and your ranking on the leaderboard, giving you a clearer picture of your performance so you can improve with each ride. Not to mention, the brand adds 40 new classes each day to the app's existing pool of over 3,000 classes.

It's not hard to see why the NordicTrack S22i Studio Cycle takes first place—it features a rotating 22-inch smart HD touchscreen that broadcasts immersive live and on-demand iFit classes around the world for you and up to five members, and you'll be able to get into the zone as your trainer adjusts the incline, decline, and resistance à la Peloton for a hands-free experience. It comes with two 3-pound dumbbells, two water bottle holders, and a fan that automatically adjusts according to your intensity level.

The ever-popular ProForm Pro C22 proves that great things come in small packages—or rather, powerful Peloton alternatives come in space-friendly dimensions. At just under 22 inches wide, the ProForm can fit into compact areas whether you live in an apartment or dorm, and it rolls away easily using the front wheels. On its 22-inch touch screen, get immersed in interactive global or studio workouts on the iFit app using the included 3-pound dumbbells. Once those 24 resistance levels leave you dripping with sweat, those nonslip handlebars will help you stay grounded and secure. 

The same way the mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell, so, too, is the core the powerhouse of the human body. The Bowflex VeloCore Bike makes for the best splurge-worthy Peloton alternative because it challenges the core and upper body by allowing you to shift your torso from side to side in Lean Mode. By engaging your abdominals and obliques in this functional way (read: no monotonous crunches on the floor!)—you're bound to gain full-body strength with each workout. It has a water bottle holder, dual-link pedals, and comes with a 16-inch console that'll display everything from your workout metrics to Netflix. 

If this is your first foray into the fabulous world of cycling-based fitness, you might not need all the bells and whistles associated with the Peloton. Instead, the Schwinn IC4 still gives you a burn of a workout with its 100 resistance options, its compartments to safely stow your included dumbbells, and its built-in media rack to display a workout from a popular fitness app of your choice, like JRNY, Peloton, iFit, or Zwift.

With its included Polar OH1 heart rate monitor to help track your progress, and its optional stabilizing mat that serves as cushion during floor training, the MYX II serves as a mini gym membership you can fit into a single room in your home. Its 21.5-inch swivel touch screen allows you to keep an eye on your workout when you're transitioning from the spin bike to the floor. Best of all? It comes fully assembled.