Peloton is a more affordable and flexible option for at-home workouts with a strong emphasis on community and technology integration. Equinox provides a premium gym experience with high-end equipment, amenities, and personal training, but at a significantly higher cost and with less contract flexibility.
| Attribute | Peloton | Equinox |
|---|---|---|
| Membership Cost | Peloton App Free: No cost, limited access to about 50 classes. Peloton App One: $12.99/month or $129/year. Peloton App+: $24/month or $240/year. All-Access Membership: $55/month. Peloton Guide Membership: $30/month. | Membership costs vary between $205 to $395 per month, with initiation fees ranging from $100 to $500. The exclusive annual "Optimize" program costs $40,000. |
| Equipment Variety | Stationary bikes (Bike, Bike+), treadmills (Tread, Tread+), and a rower (Row). | State-of-the-art gym equipment |
| Class Variety | Cycling, running, walking, strength training, yoga, barre, Pilates, boot camp, cardio, and meditation. Class durations range from 5 to 75 minutes, with beginner to advanced levels. | Wide variety of classes |
| Instructor Quality | Motivational, engaging, and diverse. | Exceptional instructor quality |
| Studio Cleanliness | Not available | Immaculate environment |
| Class Scheduling Convenience | Allows scheduling classes up to two weeks in advance. On-demand library available. | Convenient class schedules |
| Community Atmosphere | Strong sense of community through social integration, leaderboards, high-fives, tags, and group rides. | Motivating community atmosphere, but some reviewers noted a lack of community and rude behavior from other members. |
| Personal Training Options | Peloton Guide offers an AI-powered personal trainer experience with rep tracking and form improvement. | Effective personal training options, with trainers tailoring programs to suit specific goals. |
| Amenities | Not available | High-end amenities |
| Technology Integration | Integrates with wearable fitness technology like Apple Watch and Fitbit. User-friendly and searchable app. | Technology integration for tracking progress |
| Location Accessibility | At home, on the go, or in the gym. | Varies location accessibility |
| Contract Flexibility | Free trials and the ability to cancel memberships anytime. Options to rent bikes with a membership included. | 12-month contract required, early cancellation fees, freezing membership costs $100 per month |