Is there a free workout and exercise API?
Yes. WorkoutDB offers a free workout API tier with 5,000 requests per month and no credit card required. The free tier includes the full ~873-exercise catalog, search, all filters, and media (480p mp4 + GIF + photos).
What's included for free
The free tier is the real product, not a crippled demo.
- 5,000 requests/month, no credit card.
- The complete catalog of ~873 exercises with full search and filters.
- Media: 480p mp4 video, animated GIF, and photos.
- All languages (English, Spanish, Portuguese, French).
- Rate limit of 30 requests/minute and pages up to 25 items.
When to upgrade
The free tier is intended for non-commercial use with attribution. For commercial apps, higher rate limits, larger pages, or higher-resolution video, Pro is $9.99/month (100,000 requests) and Scale is $49/month (1,000,000 requests).
Related questions
- Is a credit card required for the free plan?
- No. The free plan gives you 5,000 requests per month with no credit card.
- Can I use the free plan commercially?
- The free plan is for non-commercial use with attribution. Commercial use is included on the Pro and Scale plans.
Build it on WorkoutDB
~873 exercises with demo video, ranked search, and four languages — over a clean REST API. Start free: 5,000 requests/month, no credit card.