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Matt Evans

Sick of fitness tracker subscriptions? Here are the 3 best Garmin and Fitbit alternatives I’ve tested with no paywall nonsense

Apple Watch Ultra in use on wrist and on table.

Anyone who's interested in getting a fitness tracker could probably tell you how tough it is to pick one at the moment. Choosing one of the best fitness trackers or best smartwatches means doing a lot of research – for example, which devices will work with your phone? Out of those devices, which are best-suited to track your favorite exercises? How do you avoid overpaying, and why do you need to pay for a subscription after buying a watch?

Many people buy a fitness tracker or watch not realizing they're only buying partial access to their data. While most fitness trackers come with a certain amount of free features, you can often unlock more comprehensive analysis or new tools via one of those monthly subscriptions.

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