Best Fitbit alternatives - Garmin, Samsung, Xiaomi, and more - Android

Whether you're looking for a smartwatch like the Fitbit Versa 2 or a Fitbit Charge 4 alternative, we've got you covered.

Fitbit might be one of the most popular fitness tracking companies in the world, but it isn’t the only one out there. Garmin, Samsung, Xiaomi, and many other companies make comparable or even better devices for the money. Whether you’re looking for a smartwatch like the Fitbit Ionic or Versa 2, or a Fitbit Charge 4 alternative, we’ve got you covered. Here are the best Fitbit alternatives you can buy right now.

Best Fitbit alternatives (in no particular order):

Note: We will update this best Fitbit alternatives list as more devices hit the market.

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Fitbit Versa 2 alternative: Apple Watch Series 2

The Fitbit Versa and Versa 2 are great fitness trackers and smartwatches, but that doesn’t mean it’s not worth looking into alternatives. The Apple Watch Series 2 might not be the latest or greatest from Apple, but it is the closest match for the Versa 2 from a pricing standpoint. If you’re happy with slightly older tech, this now represents fantastic value for money.

See also: Best smartwatches | Fitbit Versa vs Ionic

Despite being a few generations old, the Series 2 is still a versatile fitness tracker and smartwatch. It comes with a pretty accurate heart rate monitor, activity tracking, a microphone, speaker, 5ATM water resistance, and GPS. GPS is a big win here, seeing as that’s missing on the Versa 2. The speaker and microphone also let you do things you just can’t with most other devices, such as taking calls. Then there is the huge range of great apps that look impressive on the small screen.

The Apple Watch Series 2 is a looker thanks to the aluminum chassis and customizable straps. Off course, anything Apple is going to be a fashion statement.

Unfortunately, there is no “always on” mode for the watch face, which is a letdown for some. The battery life could also be stronger. And of course you’ll need an iOS device in order to get the most from it. But if you can live with these limitations, you’ll get a fantastic health tracker and smartwatch here.

Garmin Vivoactive 3 Music

Garmin’s Vivoactive 3 Music is no longer the latest and greatest from Garmin, but it’s still a fantastic fitness tracker and running watch. And now with a lower price, it’s also a great Fitbit Ionic alternative.

Everything you loved about the standard Vivoactive 3 is here. Its bright touchscreen display is easy to read outdoors. Like the Ionic, the Vivoactive 3 Music will give you all the smartphone notifications you could ask for, plus music control and weather information right on your wrist. The music variant adds support for storing up to 500 songs. You can load up your favorite songs, or download playlists from iHeartRadio or Spotify.

Further reading: Best GPS running watches

There are a total of 15 activity tracking profiles built in, so most athletes will be covered here (though don’t expect greatness from the weightlifting mode!). It also has an accurate GPS and heart rate monitor, a battery that lasts around five days on a single charge, and stress tracking.

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Fitbit Blaze/Fitbit Ionic alternative: Garmin Vivoactive 4 and 4S

The Garmin Vivoactive 3 was one of our favorite fitness trackers for a long time, and the