How Biketerra Compares

Overview

Biketerra is a web-based 3D indoor cycling app with a focus on accurate terrain and physics. It supports uploading GPX routes. Virtually no loading times.

Zwift is a popular downloadable 3D indoor cycling app with a set of virtual "worlds" and a large number of concurrent users.

Rouvy is a video-based indoor cycling app. Routes have been pre-recorded. Riding involves variable-speed video playback, with a 3D rider overlay.

MyWhoosh is a free 3D indoor cycling app with a focus on high-end graphics and racing. Funded by the UAE government, and partnering / sponsoring the UCI.

TrainingPeaks Virtual is a 3D indoor cycling app with a strong focus on racing, physics, and using bots as a way to supplement races.

Routes

Biketerra uses real-world routes. Includes 32,000km of roads and growing. Every route uses accurate terrain, water, and building data.

Zwift has hand-created artificial "worlds". The current estimate is ~400km of roads.

Rouvy uses video recordings for routes, with a 3D avatar overlay. There are thousands of routes, plus a Route Creator for users to upload videos.

MyWhoosh, similar to Zwift, consists hand-created "worlds". Their marketing materials claim 1159km total, but it's uncertain whether that includes overlaps.

TrainingPeaks Virtual also includes "worlds" consisting of a few artificial islands. TPV recently added a GPX upload feature. Similar to RGT "Magic Roads", it focuses on the road itself, not the surrounding environment.

Graphics

Biketerra has a minimalist design that runs smoothly across a wide variety of devices. Web-based (runs in-browser), requires few resources, and loads virtually instantly.

Zwift uses an aesthetic style that balances between realistic and cartoony. Runs smoothly across various devices (numerous platforms have their own app).

Rouvy is video-based, so video quality is a huge factor. As of writing, most videos are 1080p or 2k. Rouvy likely requires considerably more bandwidth than other apps.

MyWhoosh has a strong emphasis on graphics. The routes, although unrealistic compared to their real-world counterparts, include lots of visual detail. Requires a moderately powerful machine, and the largest download size.

TrainingPeaks Virtual adopted a graphics style similar to RGT. It can be best described as "plain". Historically, TPV (indieVelo) prioritized physics and performance over visual flair and gamified distractions.

Physics

Biketerra has a strong emphasis on physics accuracy with minimal gamification. Cornering, auto-braking, and realistic speeds.

Zwift ?

Rouvy ?

MyWhoosh ?

TrainingPeaks Virtual ?

Events

Biketerra supports casual and competitive events, as well as in-browser spectating via a shareable link.

Zwift supports casual and competitive events, and "ride with the pros" events.

Rouvy supports casual and competitive events, and "ride with the pros" events.

MyWhoosh supports casual and competitive events, and "ride with the pros" events.

TrainingPeaks Virtual supports casual and competitive events. TPV relies heavily on bots to supplement racing. As of writing, bots are a significant proportion of race attendees.

Pricing

Biketerra offers a free tier with unlimited mileage and all online events. Paid tier costs $5.99/mo or $59.99/yr and includes unlimited route access, GPX uploads, custom jerseys, higher view distance, and more.

Zwift costs $19.99/mo or $199.99/yr. A 14-day trial is available, but the distance-limited free tier has been removed.

Rouvy costs $19.99/mo or $180.00/yr. Group discounts and a 7-day trial is available.

MyWhoosh is free to use; is funded by the UAE government.

TrainingPeaks Virtual costs $19.95/mo, $49.00/quarter, or $134.99/yr. A 14-day trial is available.