Edge vs Centr: Which Should You Choose?

Edge vs Centr: at a glance

Centr, the app inspired by Chris Hemsworth, and Edge are both good at helping you get fit at home, but they solve the problem in opposite ways. Centr hands you a large, well-produced library to pick from. Edge hands you one plan that is built around you. The table below sets out the main differences so you can see which approach suits how you like to train.

What is Edge best for?

Edge is best for people who want a plan built around them rather than a menu to browse. You answer a few questions about your goals, your experience, how many days you can train and what equipment you have, and your fully personalised plan is ready in about 15 minutes. One plan covers running, strength, HIIT and mobility, so you are not stitching together separate apps for cardio and lifting.

The part that sets Edge apart is the human side. You can message a real coach anytime, whether you are unsure about a session, picking up a niggle or just want a bit of reassurance in week two. Your plan is not fixed either. It flexes around your life, so a busy week or a missed session does not derail the whole thing. More than 18,000 members now train this way, and the aim is simple: making fitness feel good for everyone.

Edge suits beginners who feel lost in big libraries, returners who want structure, and anyone training for a mix of running and strength who wants it all in one place. If you like being told exactly what to do next and why, Edge is the stronger fit.

What is Centr best for?

Centr is best for people who love variety and high-quality follow-along content. Inspired by Chris Hemsworth and built by the trainers who prepared him for his film roles, it offers a large library of more than 1,400 workouts spanning strength, HIIT, boxing, yoga and Pilates, plus hundreds of recipes and meal plans and a strong set of mindfulness, meditation and sleep content. The production values are excellent and the big-name trainers are a genuine draw.

You choose a programme by goal, such as build muscle, get fit and toned or lose weight, then follow along. That breadth is Centr's real strength. If you want workouts, food and mindfulness bundled together and you enjoy pressing play on a polished session led by a familiar face, Centr does that very well. Workout logging is kept deliberately simple, so you mark sessions complete rather than tracking every set, rep and weight.

The trade-off is that everyone gets the same content. Centr is a library to pick from, not a plan built around your particular week, and support comes from the community rather than a coach messaging you directly.

Which is better for a personalised plan?

For a genuinely personalised plan, Edge is the clearer choice. Centr lets you filter by goal and difficulty, which is helpful, but the underlying programmes are the same for every member. You are choosing from a shelf. Edge instead builds one plan around your inputs and then flexes it around your life as things change.

That difference matters most when your training has more than one goal. If you want to run a 5k and get stronger while keeping mobility work in the mix, Edge weaves running, strength, HIIT and mobility into a single schedule so the pieces fit together. With a library like Centr, joining those dots is left to you. And when a question comes up, Edge lets you message a real coach anytime, which is the kind of steer a library cannot give.

Pricing and free trials

Both apps let you try before you buy with a free 7-day trial, which is the sensible way to see whether their style suits you. After the trial, Edge costs from £19.99/month, and that includes your personalised plan across running, strength, HIIT and mobility plus the ability to message a real coach.

Centr's best value comes on its annual plan, which works out at around £94/year, while rolling monthly plans cost more per month. UK prices can change, so check Centr's site for the current figure, as of July 2026. As with any subscription, it is worth noting how to cancel before you commit, so keep an eye on your renewal date. On price alone the two are broadly comparable over a year, so the decision usually comes down to what you actually want: a plan built around you, or a big library to explore.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Edge and Centr?

Edge and Centr both help you train without a gym, but they work differently. Centr is a broad library of workouts, meal plans and meditations led by well-known trainers, the same for everyone. Edge builds one fully personalised plan across running, strength, HIIT and mobility, ready in 15 minutes, with a real coach you can message. If you want a big library to follow along to, Centr suits you; if you want a plan built around you, Edge fits.

Does Centr build a personalised plan?

Not in the way Edge does. Centr lets you choose a programme by goal, such as build muscle or lose weight, and filter by difficulty, but the programmes themselves are the same for every member. Edge instead builds one plan around your goals, days and equipment, then flexes it around your life.

Does Edge include running?

Yes. Running sits alongside strength, HIIT and mobility in one Edge plan, so you do not need a separate app for cardio. Centr focuses more on strength, HIIT, boxing, yoga and Pilates, so a structured running plan is not its main strength.

Can you message a real coach on Edge?

Yes. With Edge you can message a real coach anytime for guidance on your plan, form or motivation. Centr offers community support and expert-led content rather than one-to-one coaching in your pocket.

How much do Edge and Centr cost?

Both start with a free 7-day trial. After that, Edge is from £19.99/month, including your personalised plan and a real coach to message. Centr works out at around £94/year on its annual plan, with monthly plans costing more per month. Prices can change, so check Centr's site for the current UK figure, as of July 2026.