How to Cancel Zwift (2026 Guide) — $24.99/Month for Virtual Cycling You're Not Doing
Updated 2026-02-24 · 5 min read
Zwift costs $24.99/month — one of the most expensive fitness app subscriptions. Add the $1,000+ smart trainer you bought, and your indoor cycling setup easily exceeds $1,500. If the trainer is collecting dust or you're back to riding outdoors, here's how to cancel and cheaper alternatives.
Confirm — access continues until end of billing period
⚠️ App Store Subscriptions: If you subscribed through Apple or Google, cancel there instead — Zwift can't cancel app store subscriptions. iOS: Settings → Subscriptions → Zwift. Google: Play Store → Subscriptions → Zwift.
The Seasonal Cancel Strategy
Most cyclists only need Zwift during winter. The smart approach:
Subscribe November-March (5 months) = $125/year
Cancel April-October (ride outside) = $0
vs year-round: $300/year
Save $175/year by seasonal subscribing
Your Zwift data (levels, routes, drops) is preserved even when canceled
Cheaper Indoor Cycling Alternatives
IndieVelo (free) — Free Zwift alternative with racing and structured workouts. Growing fast
MyWhoosh (free) — Another free virtual cycling platform with decent graphics
TrainerRoad ($18.95/mo) — No virtual world but superior structured training plans. Better for serious training
Rouvy ($13.99/mo) — Real-world video routes (augmented reality). Beautiful but different vibe than Zwift
YouTube cycling videos (free) — Search "indoor cycling workout" for hours of free content
Wahoo SYSTM ($14.99/mo) — Structured workouts with pro cycling footage
Your Smart Trainer Still Works Without Zwift
Your Wahoo/Tacx/Saris trainer isn't a paperweight without Zwift:
Free apps (IndieVelo, MyWhoosh) work with all ANT+/Bluetooth trainers
Most trainers have a basic "free ride" mode without any app
ERG mode workouts work with free apps like TrainerDay
Put on Netflix, set resistance manually, ride. Zero subscription needed
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