Looking for an ExerciseDB alternative?
ExerciseDB is an established exercise database and API. ExerciseGIF is newer and built differently: real movement, two figures, and the worked muscles shown in the animation. Here is a plain comparison.
| ExerciseGIF | ExerciseDB | |
|---|---|---|
| How the animation is made | Animated from filmed studio movement, so the motion is a real repetition | Drawn animation |
| Figures | Male for every exercise, female being added | One figure |
| Worked muscles | Highlighted in the animation, with plain and Latin names | Listed in the data |
| Formats | GIF, animated WebP and MP4 | GIF and PNG |
| Backgrounds | White, light grey and dark | White |
| Exercises | 265 today; the public library grows to 250, the full catalogue to companies on request | 1,394 |
| Ways to get it | Download (packs or everything), API, MCP server for AI assistants | API, one-time dataset |
| One-time dataset price | $249 for 250, $349 for 500 (draft) | $300 to $600 |
ExerciseDB details as published on exercisedb.io and its shop in November 2026. ExerciseDB is a trademark of its owner; we are not affiliated.
An ExerciseDB API alternative
Our exercise API returns each exercise with its worked muscles, steps and links to the animation for both figures, in the format you choose. The MCP server gives AI assistants the same data.
An ExerciseDB dataset alternative
Prefer to own the files? The exercise dataset is one download: JSON for every exercise plus all animations, for a one-time price.
When ExerciseDB is the better fit
If you need the widest catalogue today and one figure is enough, ExerciseDB's size is hard to beat. If you want both figures, real movement and the muscles shown in the animation, browse our library.
Questions
- Can I switch from ExerciseDB?
- Yes. Our records include name, equipment and muscles, so you can match exercises by name and swap the media.
- Do you offer a free API tier?
- Plans and limits are announced when the API opens. Request early access on the API page.