ZWIFT Subscription Price Rise May 2024 // What You Need to Know
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- Опубліковано 6 тра 2024
- A subscription price update from Zwift lands today. Here's the details!
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I joined Zwift to lose some pounds but not like that.
WINNER! Forward me the pin/heart notification in email to gplama at gmail and I'll get the Click sent out.
@gplama Hi Lama, thank you very much for this but ironically I've cancelled Zwift due to this price increase and don't see me signing up again soon so happy for this to go to someone else 🙂.
Zwift announces steepest climb yet.
The increase in price was the perfect reminder to cancel Zwift.
Yes bye for now until I get desperate in winter time. I’ve been on a subscription diet this year & sadly Zwift has to go
Same here. I'll keep Rouvy.
Price 33% up, users 35% down
@@rhenceocampo3253 maybe they just want to compensate the usual drop from northern atmosphere summer
Yip cancelled within 10 min of getting my email
I guess Zwift is taking realism to a new level. They're trying to simulate the cost of outdoor cycling, indoors. 🚴♂
lol
haha
Maybe they need the money to improve all those virtual potholes on the road.
@@fastestmilkman3840 they laid off the people that would have fixed the virtual potholes
This is GOLD!
New climb coming in June - Scalpe du Zwift.
And a new Zwift Pro membership tier with access to better bikes and power ups.
Glory Glory....mate you need a win after the last 4 games, have an upvote!
I’d love to have heard the business meeting where they decided to jack the price up at the exact time of year when people try to decide if they should just cancel their membership for the summer
Half of the world are entering into Fall/Winter
@@davemusselwhite4240 True by 80% of membership is northern hemisphere
@@davemusselwhite4240 Half the world might but have you checked how many people live in the northern hemisphere.
Southern Hemisphere left the chat
@@davemusselwhite4240 Not population-wise though... USA, Europe, Japan, China are all entering summer. The VAST majority of the population lives there. The even vaster majority of Zwift users reside in those areas.
Might finally win some zwift races with everyone cancelling their sub 🎉
Odd time for a price rise. With northern hemisphere summer finally just around the corner, I'd assumed they would have wanted to hold onto as many subscribers are possible over the summer period.
Anyway, for me at least, this was the nudge I needed to cancel.
Probably trying to get this in early so people forget what the price was when they resub in the fall
Oh MyWhoosh! Zwift leveling up the cost but not the quality of the product!
Exactly!
Now it s time for mywhoosh to launch the feature: "keep your level from z"
Next in Zwift update is the toll roads,you have to stop in a route when you passing a toll area and pay a fee for maintenance the busy roads in Zwift (road tax)😅😅😅
Don't give them any ideas!
Micro transactions!
Zwift wants us to ride outside 🤔
or Zwift wants you to get a better job? )))
@@themaplerider ***crickets*** Doubt it's about money for most people here. It's about the fact that they're making marginal improvements and claiming that warrants a substantial price increase. It's pretty obviously a money grab and most of us are guided by our principles rather than our ability to afford something. Nice joke though.
**Llamas** I love taking jokes literally to make a principled point too, makes me feel superior, and validates my soapbox gripes. Nice comeback though.
Deserves more up votes
33% increase? I guess the Robopacers must be on quite big salaries.
The bot union is pretty strong
Must be the new 6.3w/kg bot!
at least they weren't laid off
For reals. The profit gain from the price hike is estimated at 47million a year
Perhaps I can bequeath my 14-million drips to boost a needy robopacer or two… as I turn to Rouvy.
Thanks Zwift. You made me try My Woosh this morning. Not great but once all the zwifters arrive it's going to rock! 🤔🔥
On my way.
IndieVelo is better. I've recently tried them both.
Ditto 🙂
Whoosh needs better resolution than my PC can provide.
Also joint
£12.99 to £17.99 is a ridiculous increase.
I am going to paid 19.99 Euros!
I know right, outrageous that increase offers nothing new and its basically a gym membership cost + just makes me think ill switch to Rouvy
Thinking the same@@desmondho6876
The cost of a coffee! Outrageous 😂
It is, but there hasn’t been any price increase since 2017.
Time for a zwift alternatives video live from the Lama lab
Yes, that would be really appreciated.
MyWhoosh looks very tempting to me now.
33% is outrageous, that being said that Tour de France avec Zwift sponsorship wont be cheap and the pro riders in the marketing wont be cheap either , seems liike a dumb move to me and for that reason......im out [edit] just cancelled membership after 4 years unbroken monthly. Sad but 33% is greedy
Shane does a MyWhoosh / indieVelo comparison vid that goes viral and subsequently Zwift gets a new CEO.
No price increase since 2017 is still pretty good going to be fair to them. Yes subscriber numbers will probably go down but I'm sure they've factored an estimated decrease into the price hike.
Got still 7 month left, if Rouvy keeps it's price stable I am off. 33% is just too much...
Same here ... already felt a strong pull towards Rouvy before ...
I left Zwift for Rouvy last September and haven’t looked back. Moreover, my watts have improved due to not sitting in everyone’s draft all the time. Far more realistic…..
Go. Left Rouvy for their poor performance and flattening climbs and not telling you about it. If a company is going to do stuff like that, they should be transparent about it.
A big rise ! Got the email about the price rise, immediately went to see if I could switch to a yearly subscription for £129 (UK) and the pricing has already been updated online. Have now cancelled. £180/£216 is a steep increase. This is way more than a gaming subscription I pay for.
same!
Way more, for one "game" that would be considered an indie title at best.
The monthly price was already steep enough last year when I started cancelling for the summer. Now I'm going to be actively looking for alternative for my winter indoor riding altogether.
THX for the VDO always appreciated
After three uninterrupted years with Zwift, I turned to Rouvy last week.
During the rainy period, I needed to see landscapes with sunshine.
I don't race much either, so I can easily imagine paying by month in winter and forgetting about the great light bikes and the points earned.
Price increase and still no family plan or +1 option?
I agree that there should be a multiple user/household option.
They wouldn't be able to charge each person (now) $20 a month, silly goose.
Zwift has never cared about the ideas and wishes of their customers, just take a look at their forum.
A family package would be a great idea
And you thought "The Grade" was the steepest thing Zwift were rolling out in "This Season on Zwift"....😉
Looks like the departure lounge at the Zwift Airport is buzzing today-hopefully, they've stocked up on enough virtual snacks and drinks for all those eager to take off!
My lucky day, I became a new Zwift subscriber a couple of days before prices increased. Must be a sign to train hard!
I’ve been on since the Beta days but I’ve not been using it so much recently so I’ll definitely be pausing for summer and will review once the weather start to get wet again. Paying for TrainerRoad, Training Peaks and Zwift is getting expensive now
Coming to the climb portal next month: 'Subscription Hill' ;-)
With ramps of 33%
The fact that a virtual cycling app that requires our own equipment cost more per month than a brick and mortar gym is insane. At the current price, it was hard to justify to begin with...
"own equipment"... yes, but I dont think you own the servers and all the infrastructure
@@dmitry.gashko do you think outside of the racing events. It truly needs to run in the cloud. The game itself runs locally. If they "need" $20 a month to run the servers. They are doing something wrong on the infrastructure side.
@@dmitry.gashko lol video game servers take like 50mb of internet bandwidth used total through a 1hr period to run per person. less than a 5 min youtube video. that is absolutely nothing.
I’ve used zwift all year round since 2017, this price rise is making me wonder about alternatives.
I was expecting a rise to £14.99. just wish they would have given us the option of signing up for a year b4 the increase
Even with the increase Zwift continues to be the best investment for health and happiness that I’ve made since retiring.
Whoosh is free. Did it for the first time. It was good.
Did you salary increased by 33% recently. Resigned and will look for alternative with garmin workouts
When you watch an exciting "This Season on Zwift" update and the CEO walks back on the stage with "One more thing".
"We think you’re going to love it."
Cyclists: How to make indoor cycling more attractive and beginner friendly?
Zwift: Raise price by 33% and offer no more features.
During today's Zwift session, I asked the group how they felt about the price increase and one clever zwifter came back with "partying like it's $19.99 USD"....
I think you won.
I wasn't going to pause over the summer as I like the option of the garage if we get a shitty weather week. I now am. That's a ridiculous percentage increase, and over 200 quid a year mentally puts it into "costs I need to fully justify". The result is that they'll get the same amount or a little less from me every year from now on (and they risk me trialling alternatives on those summer rainy days that you never know - I might prefer ...).
"Ride On" should be replaced by "Pay On"
Shane - many thanks for the update and views. I watched you on as a guest on another UA-cam and many thanks for everything that you do. The points on power meters were, of course, spot on. As you may know, an international standards team based in Europe worked to create the measured watt - it didn’t exist and they have top views on PM accuracy. Anyway - another top video and for the price of a flat white a week, it’s still good value - Zwift.
Thank you Zwift for making me go outside and enjoy the fresh air and save some $$, I knew you always cared about us.
38% in the UK for me, that is way too much, My Whoosh here I come whilst it is still free
You may have to spend what you save (and more) on new hardware for MyWhoosh - it killed my laptop that happily runs Zwift :-/
@@robertomcdonald2767Try the new GO version, should run fine on mediocre PCs.
You tried mywhoosh GO version? The lite version?
After 3 years of Zwift I switched to Rouvy. Zwift has stagnated in development, while Rouvy has made great leaps in the right direction. I thought I would miss Zwift, but that didn't happen.
Whoosh, still FREE!
Just signed up!
And still supporting a horribly oppressive government (the UAE). If you need free and have any morals, then move to indieVelo
And laggy
My price was £8 in 2018, £13 in 2019 and now £18 . Around 40% price rise. Not 33% and defo not the only rise since 2017. Much above inflation! With summer approaching it might be time to pause the subscription and use my local velopark. At this price i would prefer a PAYG option. The UK is the most expensive region when taking into account exchange rates. I think they have also got their maths wrong.
Well! Outdoor season is here sooo.. so long Zwift! Thanks for the reminder to cancel 😂
MyWhoosh announces the biggest bunch sprint in virtual cycling history, as thousands of cancelled Zwift accounts head for the sign-up button.
Main problem is that I don't feel I'm getting my money's worth with this price increase. Zwift has felt stale for quite a while.
As I saw someone else mention, this was boneheaded if not just for the timing of things. Zwift was perfectly priced where it was at imo & because of that, even during months where I’d ride maybe 1-2 times or even fewer, I’d still let my subscription stay active just cause it was easier than managing it. Now? I will only maintain a subscription to Zwift when I plan to ride a lot like during winter.
'like during winter' > I'm curious, will your avatar be saved at the same level, or will it be erased if you cancel your subscription?
Saved
@@tommytello thanks
You could even save more if you don't auto renew on a month to month basis. If you were meant to renew on the 1st of the following month but didn't end up riding till the 8th then you've paid for a weeks subscription without using it.
I Zwiftly cancelled when I got the price increase email!
I have been looking at different online cycling platforms for a bit now think it's time to jump ship !!! 🚢😢
33% Increase 😂
IndieVelo is free for now at least while in beta. There's also VirtuPro and Rolla in beta.
Don't get what all the fuss is about, whenever Zwift release new routes, add-ons etc... people jump on the band wagon ands have a moan about it. Hardly any positive comments. They haven't upped their prices in 7 years !!! So you have all effectively been getting free upgrades in that time. I know I'll get some haters on here and I haven't commented to get a reaction from anybody. Just simply wanted state my opinion and hopefully nobody berates me.
Great channel and content as always @GPLama :)
I am right there with you. The reactions & apparent need for people to share whether they stay/go is silly to me. Not sure why anyone else would care where I choose to ride and spend my money?
But there sure is a vocal group that apparently rejoice in criticism on many levels, especially when $ comes into the picture. Making a huff on their way out the door as if that matters to anyone else but them (which I just don't see).
And still cheaper than a monthly gym membership.
Absolutely baffled that they didn't allow users to be grandfathered in. Seems like a no-brainer.
The next update will include a change to NPCs populating Makuri Island with a noticeable increase in the number of residents taking up begging positions roadside
would be hilarious to see the comment „the increase in price was the perfect reminder to cancel zwift“ get the most thumbs up and actually win the Zwift Click. Got my vote for sure!
If they want more from us...we want more from them.
4th challenge would be a nice start 😂
That 4th challenge is Zwift's Half Life 3
Subscription cancelled. Time to give MyWhoosh a spin.
Glad I have just gotten annual subscription before the price rise.
Cool Click, wished it worked with the Kickr V5
Talk to Wahoo about issues with getting virtual shifting to work with KICKR 4 & 5. Seems the issue is in their court. (Yes, I am on the Wahoo forums and traffic there isn't as nice as it is here.)
I’m good till January 👍 I like the platform and never tried any others but will defo checkout the competition nearer the time🤷♂️ to be fair though the price is still not that bad depending on how much someone actually uses it
I'm glad I locked in until December of 2025. I purchased the plan and then used the annual membership with the Kickr Core purchase. Phew!
Makes sense. As long as the net value is the same or more in profits.
I just wish they would have told its current customers of the increase. I would have switched to the annual plan sooner, but Zwift doesn’t seem to care about its current customers and their loyalty. On the other hand, I’m never happy with price increases, but 7 years without one isn’t too bad.
I now know 2 people in one evening who have just cancelled Zwift
I know 2 people who have just subscribed
First rise since 2017. Still the best value platform out there. Annual sub is the way to go. The new updates are excellent too.
£15 a month for great routes, great workouts, mates group rides, races, tours … definitely worth it.
Be interesting to see the affect on the other platforms, will the ones with subs raise in line? will the free apps get a critical mass ??
Zwift made faster. Hit a PB cancelling the subscription
I’m good with it. Thinking back to past times, sitting on a fluid trainer watching TV while trying to do a structured workout in the dead of winter or a sweltering summer day and $20/mo is a bargain.
If you’ve always had Zwift then you don’t realize how good you have it.
Doing a price hike in the winter would make more sense in my opinion…
And I only just unlocked the tron bike yesterday. Selling 1 tron bike never ridden 😂
I'll sell you mine that has had high mileage
Try to estimate the peak amount of riders now ;-)
5.000...ähmm, nahh... 2.000 😂
Zwift, the only cycling platform where the price increases are steeper than the hill gradients
Zwift: "Man, people sure like to complain about price increases."
TrainerRoad: "Welcome to the party, pal!"
I think we are all a bit spoiled. Cycling indoors was entirely rubbish in 1996 and 2003 and even in 2007 when I tried again and bought a version 1 Tacx nightmare system that never worked....not until Zwift 2015 did the IT support the dream of VR: fumes and fracture free training. Life changing. To all the people at early zwift many many thanks from me 😊
my whoosh here i come
I can see a lot of new teams popping up in MyWhoosh now yet it’s still free to run on Zwift?
See you there. Looks good so far.
Did Whoosh for the first time. It was good. No problems. And free.
I’ll give it a try too
IndieVelo here i come.
Zwift is worth it! I hope they keep cool stuff coming!
Once all these users cancel because of the price increase I will finally be able to take the crown in all my C cat races!
I didn't realize the upcoming "Zwift Grade" was actually a price climb.
New to Zwift since Dec 2023 at $14 lol did I think it would stay at that price ? No , I don't travel or eat out , and to protect my skin from the Florida sun, I will not ride the road because of 2 close friends being hit and killed on their bikes. I race in Duathlons 6 or more times year ,and have a bike trail ZERO cars , 2 times per month I head their . $ 19 is still cheap. Cheaper than Strava or other things in life . Happy of course not .33% for now . I'm sure Shane will let us know the finer details . Thanks Shane Since Dec 22 rode 289 times , getting my money's worth 🚴♂x289
Indeed, it's a minor cost considering the level of comfort and safety it provides.
Perfect timing for me to pause my membership until September
Cant think of any subscription services that havnt increased their prices for 7 years. Ive tried every program and eventually cancelled and gone back to zwift. It probably helps I use the run feature as well.
I assume the free 25km a month stays ?
Was anyone else pissed off the email signed off: "Ride On!".
Read the room guys.
Someone has to pay for those new sock and hat unlocks
And here was me; thinking that my mortgage renewal quote was going to be the worst bit of financial news I'd get given today.
I cancelled as soon as I got the notification. Zwift was already the most expensive subscription I had, and I use it way too little. This was just the push I needed to get rid of it.
LOL, The trek seat mount! I think you should auction it off.
Interesting decision to this now instead of November. The past few years I let my subscription ride during the summer, but after seeing the email, I cancelled it. I'll be back for the Tour of Watopia in the fall.
I went to Wattopia and all I got was this lousy price rise!
Time to try out rouvy 😂
For the lack of content every year, is it really worth it?
The Zwift ascend of the subscription was too steep for me. Had to get of my bicycle and start walking
I have always been surprised Zwift was as "low cost" as it is. I have a home gym and this is my only fitness membership. Given the many hours a week I spend on Zwift and the enjoyment I derived from it it's still ok for me. I can imagine if you have other fitness memberships or use it less this will sting though
Looks like they are about to go down under.
The guys at Strava are pissed. They are the ones that came up with this ludicrous inflationary strategies and didn’t get any credit 😏
Interesting that they have the virtual shifting for lock-in, lots of people buy it and now you have a price increase for the application.
Very interesting……
Yup. Bought the zwift one hun 6 months ago. Now I’m stuck….
On a serious side , I wish Zwift would do a family plan.
With the next price increase it will be cheaper to buy a new Wahoo Core every year.....
38.49% Increase in UK !!!!
£ for £ it’s still cheaper than a gym membership. UK average monthly gym membership £44.92/rolling month.
Does the new subscription include a live band playing as I climb Alpe du Zwift?
Also nice way to generate engagement in the comments! My regular streamer has a likestreak and comment goal for additional "bonus content". Perhaps something to investigate/implement?
Otherwise the SpiffingBritt is a good chap to follow, he knows all the UA-cam glitches to create infinite views on a video via free google ads 😂