BuiltByDe vs JEFIT: Which Should You Use?

JEFIT is a long-running workout planner with a big exercise database; BuiltByDe tells you what to train first. JEFIT has a free tier and a paid Elite plan on iPhone and Android. BuiltByDe scores your physique, then builds your program around your weak points and tracks every set, free on the web.

Prices checked Nov 1, 2026 · Check each app's store page for current pricing
BuiltByDeJEFIT
PriceFree core tools; trainer plan $29.99/moFree tier; Elite about $12.99/mo or $69.99/yr
Account requiredNo (website)Yes
Physique / proportion scoringYesNo
Structured programs13 programs plus Mobility, built around weak pointsProgram library and custom plans
Exercise libraryExercises with demo videos and form cuesLarge exercise database
Set-by-set logging and PRsYesYes
Native phone appIn development (works in phone browser)Yes, iPhone and Android
Choose JEFITif you want a large exercise library and a mature phone app.
Choose BuiltByDeif you want to know which body parts to bring up and a free program that does it.

Questions

Is JEFIT free?

JEFIT has a free tier. The Elite plan adds more features for a monthly or yearly fee.

Does JEFIT measure your proportions?

No. JEFIT plans and logs workouts. BuiltByDe grades ratios like shoulder-to-waist and calf-to-arm and tells you what to train first.

Which has better programs?

JEFIT has a wide library to choose from. BuiltByDe has fewer, structured programs, and picks the best fit for your physique and goal.

See what to fix first

Get your Physique Score in about a minute, then pick a program built around it. Free, no login needed.

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