Updated October 1, 2026 · ThriveCue Editorial Team
Altas Strength vs Tempo
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Altas Strength | Tempo ReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Membership per month | $0Lower | $39 |
| Membership required | No | YesHas it |
| Warranty | 3 years to lifetimeHigher | 1 to 3 years |
| Money-back period | 7 days | 30 daysHigher |
| Markets | CA, USCovers more | US |
| Price from | $1,399 | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Foldable models (Yes).
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Key differences
- Tempo scores higher overall: 8.9 vs 8.8.
- Membership per month is lower at Altas Strength: $0 vs $39.
- Membership required: only Tempo.
- Warranty is higher at Altas Strength: 3 years to lifetime vs 1 to 3 years.
- Money-back period is higher at Tempo: 30 days vs 7 days.
- Support channels: only Tempo offers Community.
- Altas Strength is available in 1 more country.
- Products: only Altas Strength offers Treadmill, Exercise bike.
- Products: only Tempo offers Smart gym, Recovery.
- Markets: only Altas Strength offers CA.
Our verdict on each
Altas Strength
Altas Strength suits buyers in CA and US who want a complete home setup without a subscription, at an entry price of $1,399 and a free membership month of $0. The trade-off is a narrower catalogue than Academy, plus warranty cover that varies by component.
Tempo
Tempo suits people in the US who want strength and recovery kit for home under one membership rather than one-off purchases. The Tempo membership costs $39 a month, covers home gym, smart gym and strength ranges, and adds a 30 day money back window.
Score breakdown
| Area | Altas Strength | Tempo |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.0HigherMembership month is free at $0 and no membership is required, though entry price of $1,399 sits mid table. | 8.2Membership fees of $39 a month, warranty of 1 to 3 years, and a 30 day money back window keep the outlay modest. |
| Offer | 8.9Money back window of 7 days and foldable designs, with warranty of 3 to lifetime on parts. | 9.5HigherOne membership covers home gym, smart gym and strength bundles, foldable kit, and a 30 day return period. |
| Trust | 8.3Support on email, chat and phone from a company founded in 2017 under ALTAS STRENGTH INC.. | Not confirmed |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Altas Strength | Tempo |
|---|---|---|
| Home gym and strength equipment | 2 of 90 | 6 of 90 |
How the counts compare
| Fact | Altas Strength | Tempo |
|---|---|---|
| Membership per month | $0 | $39 |
| Warranty | 3 years to lifetime | 1 to 3 years |
| Money-back period | 7 days | 30 days |
Licences and countries
| Country | Altas Strength | Tempo |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Canada | United States |
Available in 1 country for both. Additional countries for Altas Strength: 1.
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Altas Strength | Tempo |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Treadmill, Exercise bike, Strength, Home gym | Home gym, Smart gym, Strength, Recovery |
| Legal entity | ALTAS STRENGTH INC. | Tempo Interactive Inc. |
| Headquarters | Canada | United States |
| Founded | 2017 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre | Email, Phone, Chat, Help centre, CommunityCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Altas Strength | Tempo | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $1,399above the median | Not confirmed | $699 |
| Membership per month | $0at the median | $39highest quarter | $0 |
| Warranty | 3 years to lifetimehighest quarter | 1 to 3 yearsat the median | 3 |
| Money-back period | 7 dayslowest quarter | 30 daysat the median | 30 days |
Median across 54 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Altas Strength
Pros
- Membership is not required, so hardware is bought outright with a free membership month of $0
- Spans treadmill, exercise bike and strength under one brand
- Money back window of 7 days eases the entry decision
Cons
- Catalogue is narrower than Academy, which also covers treadmill, exercise bike and rower
- Warranty cover runs 3 years to lifetime, so the weakest parts carry the shortest term
- Rowers and cross-trainers are not among its product types (treadmill, exercise bike and strength), unlike treadmill, exercise bike and rower and treadmill, exercise bike and rower, which both list them
Tempo
Pros
- Product range spans home gym, smart gym and strength in a single brand, so strength and recovery sit with one maker
- Membership costs $39 a month, ranked 54 of 59 brands on the same measure
- Warranty runs 1 to 3 years, above the 2 typical of the wider market
Cons
- A membership is required to use the kit, so hardware sits behind the recurring $39 monthly fee rather than a single purchase
- Only a single market is listed in the United States, so buyers elsewhere pay shipping and import costs
- Recovery sits alongside strength gear, while Rollga concentrates on recovery and strength
Who each suits
Altas Strength
Who it suits
- Households building a multi-category setup with treadmills, bikes, strength and home gyms
- Buyers in CA and US who refuse a recurring membership fee
- Anyone with a plan to add equipment over time
Who should look elsewhere
- Shoppers who want rows or cross-trainers, where Academy leads
- Buyers needing recovery and massage tools, listed for treadmill, exercise bike and rower
Tempo
Who it suits
- US home gym builders wanting one supplier
- Strength users who want recovery kit too
- Small spaces needing foldable kit
Who should look elsewhere
- Rowers and bike riders shopping a single machine, where Concept2 keeps to rower, exercise bike and strength
- Buyers who want equipment outright, since a membership is required and the $39 monthly fee recurs
- Recovery kit seekers who want a specialist, since Rollga covers recovery and strength
Current offers
Altas Strength
Current offer
Discount code
Up to 20% off for newsletter subscribers: Up to 20% off
Subscribe to the Altas Strength newsletter; site banner states offers are not valid with other offers, discounts, promotions or vouchers unless otherwise stated
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Tempo
Current offer
Free trial
14 day free trial, digital-only Tempo Training membership: 14 days
Applies to the digital-only Tempo Training membership; trial begins immediately on account creation, after which the monthly membership fee is billed automatically.
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Altas Strength | Tempo |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | Yes | No |
| United States | Yes | Yes |
Questions about each
Altas Strength
How much does Altas Strength equipment cost?+
Equipment is bought outright with prices starting at $1,399. There is no subscription and no ongoing fee attached to the machines, so the purchase price is the whole cost. Budgets should treat $1,399 as the entry point rather than a typical spend, since treadmills and larger strength units sit above it.
Is there a membership fee with Altas Strength?+
No. Membership is not required for any of the machines, and the monthly membership cost is $0. This puts the brand at position 1 of 59 brands in our data, which is why the running cost argument favours it.
Tempo
How much is the Tempo membership?+
The Tempo membership costs $39 a month, and a membership is required to use the equipment. That monthly figure is the ongoing cost, not an entry fee, so budget for it across a full year. Equipment bundles themselves are priced separately on the shop.
What does the Tempo membership actually include?+
The membership covers Tempo equipment across home gym, smart gym and strength, so strength, home gym, smart gym and recovery gear sit under one brand. Kit is foldable, which helps in tighter rooms. Support also comes with it, running on email, phone and chat.