UpGreg or Runna: we won't lie to you
Runna is a very good app: plans written with coaches, great watch integration, a 4.9 rating on the App Store. If you only run, it is a good choice. UpGreg answers two other needs: several sports in one training load, and a coach you can talk to.
What Runna does very well
Clear running plans from 5K to ultra, with strength and mobility for runners. Live guided workouts on Apple Watch, Garmin or COROS. And since Strava bought it, a natural integration with Strava.
What UpGreg does differently
- Six disciplines in one training load: running, trail, cycling, triathlon, swimming, Hyrox.
- A plan recalculated after every session you actually did.
- A coach you can ask questions, who holds you back when you overdo it.
| Criterion | UpGreg | Runna |
|---|---|---|
| Sports | Running, trail, cycling, triathlon, swimming, Hyrox | Running, strength and mobility |
| Plan | Written by Greg, recalculated after every session | Written with coaches, adjusted by AI |
| Talk to your coach | Yes, chat with Greg (Greg+) | Feedback after each session, no free chat |
| Multisport load | Yes, all activities in one training load | No |
| Watches | Through Apple Health or Health Connect; Polar and Withings directly | Apple Watch, Garmin, COROS, Fitbit, Suunto |
| Price | Free (Starter), €8/month (Greg), €15/month (Greg+) | $19.99/month or $119.99/year (US price, varies by country) |
| Publisher | UpGreg, a Swiss company | Strava |
Prices and features checked on 1 October 2026 on the official websites.
Choose Runna if…
- you only run;
- you want live guided workouts on your Garmin or COROS watch.
Choose UpGreg if…
- you do triathlon, cycling or Hyrox on top of running;
- you want to ask your coach a question on a Tuesday evening and get a real answer;
- you would rather be told when you are overdoing it than get a simple “well done”.
💬 Two goals, one coach
What a multisport training load looks like in practice.
Excerpt of a typical conversation with Greg in the app
Frequently asked questions
Does UpGreg work with Strava?
A direct Strava connection is coming soon. Meanwhile, your activities come in from Apple Health or Health Connect, or by importing .FIT, .GPX and .TCX files.
Can I use Runna and UpGreg at the same time?
Technically yes, but two plans side by side soon contradict each other. Pick one coach, and keep the other app for what it does best.
Is UpGreg available in English?
Yes, and in French, German, Italian and Spanish. Greg answers you in your language.
How much does UpGreg cost?
The Starter plan is free. Greg costs €8/month and Greg+ €15/month, with no commitment.
« Runna is a very good running coach. I am the one who also sees your Monday swim, and tells you your Tuesday intervals will have to wait. »