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Strava just killed its free API, will require a subscription if you want to build on top of it (communityhub.strava.com)
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https://communityhub.strava.com/insider-journal-9/an-update-to-our-developer-program-13428

The gist of it is that Strava just killed its free API, and will now require developers to have a subscription.

At Strava, we care deeply about developers, and the health of the developer ecosystem. There are now 241,000 Strava API developers, up from 185,000 last year. Starting today, all current and future applications will automatically receive access to the Standard developer tier. This allows you to serve up to 10 athletes and start building immediately, completely eliminating the previous queue.

This essentially kills thousands of tools people build using the free API.

If you're looking to move away from Strava, so far I've found four open source alternatives:

  • CubeTrek - Open-source GPS track manager with 3D topography visualization for outdoor activities.
  • Endurain - Self-hosted fitness tracking service for running, cycling, and more with full data control.
  • RunnerUp - An open source run tracker for Android.
  • Geo Activity Playground - Data analysis and visualization based on GPS tracked outdoor activities.
  • OpenTracks - A privacy-focused sport tracking application for Android that records GPS tracks and supports Bluetooth sensors without any internet access or ads.
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[-] frongt@lemmy.zip 3 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

It says all apps will have automatic access to the standard tier. How is that killing anything? It sounds more like they're removing an approval process.

Edit: ok but further down it also says "subscription required". I'm confused.

[-] OpenAltFinder@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

Starting today, all current and future applications will automatically receive access to the Standard developer tier. This allows you to serve up to 10 athletes and start building immediately, completely eliminating the previous queue.

Then on june 30th

Subscription required for existing Standard Tier developers. A Strava subscription will be required to access the API as a Standard Tier developer. Active developers* without a current subscription are entitled to 3-months free. If you’re eligible, you will have received a code via email. Extended Access Tier developers are not affected.

[-] frongt@lemmy.zip 1 points 1 month ago

So do all future applications automatically receive access or is a subscription required??? Repeating what it says does not provide any clarifying information!

[-] WhyJiffie@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 month ago

next sentence

Starting today, all current and future applications will automatically receive access to the Standard developer tier. This allows you to serve up to 10 athletes

[-] frongt@lemmy.zip 1 points 1 month ago

Yeah that's why I'm confused. It says it's automatic, then later says a subscription is required.

[-] WhyJiffie@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 month ago

I guess the automatic has the 10 user limit. and the subscription is needed for a proper app that people use.

[-] frongt@lemmy.zip 1 points 1 month ago

How many people are personally operating more than 10 athletes? Are there that many enormous super-athlete families that all rely on Strava?

[-] SirActionSack@aussie.zone 1 points 1 month ago

"10 athletes" seems to be the bit you're missing.

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