Strava Family subscription: pricing, terms, and how to easily share it

A Strava subscription has become a real bonus for those who train regularly: more in-depth analysis, routes, segments, safety, etc. The only problem is the price when you already have several other services.

Good news: Strava offers a Family Plan that allows you to share the cost of an annual subscription among several people without having to share a single account.

In this guide, we see:

• What is included in the Strava Family subscription (and for how many people);
• the price in France and the difference compared to an individual subscription;
• the conditions to be met (country, existing members, duration, etc.);
• how to activate the formula and invite members;
• how to further reduce the load per person with simple and secure management.

1) Strava Family subscription: what exactly is it?

The Strava Family Plan allows you to share the cost of an annual Strava subscription with 1 to 3 other people.

Important note: this is not a "shared account."
Each person has their own Strava account, with full access to subscriber-only features.

In practice, the Family plan can include up to 4 accounts in total (the account holder + up to 3 members).

2) How much does a Strava Family subscription cost in France?

Strava displays its prices according to country. In France, we generally find:

• Individual Strava subscription: $7.99/month or $49.99/year
• Strava Family subscription: $89.99/year (annual only)

The Family package is therefore particularly attractive if you are filling at least two seats, and becomes very advantageous for three to four people.

💡 To give you an idea: if there are four of you, the cost per person is approximately $2.20/month (based on $109.99/year).

3) What are the terms and conditions of the Strava Family plan?

Strava has a few simple rules for this offer:

3.1. Up to 4 people, but not necessarily 4

You can start the package with fewer than 4 members.
The price does not decrease if there are only 2 or 3 of you, so it becomes more worthwhile when you fill the remaining places.

3.2. Members must be in the same country.

The people added to your plan must reside in the same country as you (in the sense of "account/payment country").

3.3. Members must not already be subscribers.

Added members must not already have an active Strava subscription.
If someone already has a subscription, they will first need to switch back to a free version (or wait until the end of their current subscription period, depending on their status).

3.4. Annual subscription only

The Strava Family plan is only available on an annual basis, not monthly.

3.5. Do not share your login details

Strava explicitly advises against sharing login details. The Family plan exists precisely to avoid this: everyone keeps their own account, data, and statistics.

4) How do I activate the Strava Family subscription?

Access may depend on the countries where the plan is available, but the principle remains the same: you activate the plan, then invite other members.

Steps (general logic)

1. Log in to your Strava account on the website (or via the subscription section).
2. Choose the Family plan (annual subscription).
3. Complete the payment.
4. Access the plan management area and retrieve the invitation link.
5. Send this link to people who join your plan.

Once a member accepts the invitation, they will have subscriber access on their own account.

5) I already have a Strava subscription: can I switch to the Family plan?

Yes, but there is one common restriction:
if you already have an active subscription (often via the App Store/Google Play/web), you usually have to cancel the renewal and wait for the current period to expire before you can join or create a Family plan.

In other words: you won't lose your data, but you may have to wait until the end of the billing cycle to switch.

6) Strava Family subscription: who really benefits from it?

The Family plan is an excellent choice if:

• you run/cycle/swim regularly and use Strava for more than just basic tracking;
• Many of you want premium features (partner, friends, club, family).
• you prefer a "clean" solution where everyone keeps their own account;
• you want to stabilize a budget (annual payment, lower cost per person).

If you are single and unsure, an annual (rather than monthly) individual subscription is often the best compromise.

7) How to share the cost without hassle (and avoid reminders)

Creating a family plan is one thing.
Managing who pays whom each month, with forgotten payments and reminders, is often where things get complicated.

7.1. The “manual” solution

• Monthly transfer between friends
• Reminders on WhatsApp
• DIY recap

It works... until someone forgets, changes cards, or opts out.

7.2. Simplify management with a co-subscription platform

To avoid minor everyday issues, a platform such as Spliiit automatically divides the cost of a subscription between several people:

• the holder retains control of their subscription;
• each member pays their share;
• payments are centralized and tracked;
• the distribution is clear and stable over time.

This is particularly useful when Strava is just one of many services (streaming, music, sports apps, tools, etc.) and you want to optimize all your subscriptions rather than managing each share on a case-by-case basis.

8) FAQ – Strava Family subscription

How many people can join a Strava Family plan?

Up to 4 accounts in total: you + 3 members.

Do we have to live at the same address?

Strava mainly indicates a restriction within the same country (depending on account settings and availability of the offer).

Can Strava Family be shared with friends?

Yes: the Family plan can include family members or friends, as long as they meet the conditions (specifically, country and non-subscriber status).

Is the Family plan available on a monthly basis?

No, it's only annual.

Can members be added later?

Yes, as long as there are places available, you can invite new members via your management area.

Can we "share a Strava account" instead of a Family plan?

This is not recommended: Strava advises against sharing login details. The Family plan is specifically designed so that everyone can keep their own account.

Key points to remember

• The Strava Family subscription allows up to 4 people to share an annual subscription, each with their own account.
• In France, the Family plan generally costs €89.99/year, compared to €49.99/year for the individual plan.
• It is particularly cost-effective for 3–4 members, and convenient if you want to avoid the hassle of reimbursements.
• For simpler (and often more stress-free) management, you can split the costs using Spliiit rather than managing everything manually.

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