Updated October 1, 2026 · ThriveCue Editorial Team
NordicTrack vs Sole Fitness
NordicTrack vs Sole Fitness: the differences
| Compare |  NordicTrack |  Sole Fitness |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $1,599.99 | $999.99Lower |
| Membership per month | $39 | $0Lower |
| Membership required | YesHas it | No |
| Maximum user weight (kg) | 182Higher | 181.4 |
| Markets | US, CA, MX, GB, FR, ES, DE, AU | US, CA, MX, CL, CO, PE, NG, ZA, BD, CN, IN, ID, KW, MY, PK, PH, SG, TW, TH, BE, NL, LU, DK, DE, AT, CH, PL, GR, IT, NO, RU, ES, SE, GB, SA, TR, AE, AU, NZ |
Same on both: Warranty (Lifetime), Foldable models (Yes), Screen size (in) (24), Money-back period (30 days).
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Key differences
- Sole Fitness scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 9.0.
- Price from is lower at Sole Fitness: $999.99 vs $1,599.99.
- Membership per month is lower at Sole Fitness: $0 vs $39.
- Membership required: only NordicTrack.
- Maximum user weight (kg) is higher at NordicTrack: 182 vs 181.4.
- Support channels: only NordicTrack offers Chat.
- NordicTrack is available in 7 more countries.
- Markets: only NordicTrack offers FR.
- Markets: only Sole Fitness offers CL, CO, PE.
Our verdict on each
NordicTrack
NordicTrack suits buyers who want one brand for treadmills, bikes, rowers and strength kit, and who value a lifetime warranty more than a low monthly fee. Budget $1,599.99 up front and accept a membership of $39 a month for the connected classes.
Sole Fitness
Sole Fitness suits home buyers who want a machine bought outright, with a lifetime warranty that outlasts most rivals. Entry prices are not the lowest in the field and there is nothing to renew, so your money goes on hardware rather than a monthly fee.
Score breakdown
| Area | NordicTrack | Sole Fitness |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.4Machine cost sits mid field on $1,599.99 and the iFIT membership of $39 keeps ranking soft on 54. | 9.0HigherMachines are listed $999.99 and no membership is required, so the machine is the only thing to pay for. |
| Offer | 9.5HigherLifetime warranty tops 44 brands and the 30 days window softens the required membership. | 9.2Treadmills fold, screens reach 24 inches and treadmill, cross trainer and exercise bike covers the machine range. |
Which one suits you
Pick NordicTrack if offer, membership required, and maximum user weight (kg) matter most.
Pick Sole Fitness if cost, price from, and membership per month matter most.
Where these facts come from
NordicTrack
- nordictrack.com: 11 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- ifit.com: 1 fact, checked September 30, 2026
Sole Fitness
- soletreadmills.com: 13 facts, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | NordicTrack | Sole Fitness |
|---|---|---|
| Treadmills | 36 of 43 | 34 of 43 |
| Exercise bikes and rowers | 35 of 50 | 33 of 50 |
| Home gym and strength equipment | 70 of 90 | 68 of 90 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | NordicTrack | Sole Fitness |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Treadmill, Exercise bike, Rower, Cross trainer, Strength | Treadmill, Cross trainer, Exercise bike, Rower, Strength |
| Legal entity | iFIT Inc. | Fitness Equipment Services LLC |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | United States |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | NordicTrack | Sole Fitness | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $1,599.99above the median | $999.99above the median | $699 |
| Membership per month | $39highest quarter | $0at the median | $0 |
| Warranty | Lifetimehighest quarter | Lifetimehighest quarter | 3 years |
| Maximum user weight (kg) | 182highest quarter | 181.4above the median | 170 |
| Screen size (in) | 24highest quarter | 24highest quarter | 9 |
| Money-back period | 30 daysat the median | 30 daysat the median | 30 days |
Median across 54 listed brands.
Pros and cons
NordicTrack
Pros
- Lifetime warranty ranks 1 of 44 brands, the strongest position in the package
- Range covers treadmill, exercise bike and rower, so cardio, rowing and strength all come from the same brand
- Treadmills take a maximum user weight of 182 kg and are sold as foldable for smaller rooms
Cons
- The required membership adds $39 a month on top of hardware priced from $1,599.99
- Monthly fee ranks 54 of 59, so the cost of the connected side is only mid field
- Entry price ranks 56 of 71 brands, putting the cheapest NordicTrack machine toward the dearer end of the field
Sole Fitness
Pros
- The lifetime warranty puts Sole Fitness at the top of the brands ranked on warranty years, 1 of 44, while the median across the site sits at 2 years.
- The range covers treadmill, cross trainer and exercise bike, which matches LifeFitness on cross-trainers and adds rowers and strength machines to what DeerRun lists at treadmill, exercise bike and rower.
- Support runs on email, phone and help centre, and a 30 day money back window gives room to try a machine in the space before settling.
Cons
- Entry prices sit in the middle of the market: Sole ranks 51 of 71 brands on price from, so cheaper hardware exists elsewhere.
- Support runs on email, phone and help centre only, so live chat and community threads are not part of the setup and phone or email carry the load.
- The catalogue is narrower than Academy's, which lists treadmill, exercise bike and rower and so adds home-gym, massage-gun and recovery items.
Who each suits
NordicTrack
Who it suits
- Households that want a single brand covering treadmills, bikes, rowers and strength, since the range runs to treadmill, exercise bike and rower
- Buyers who keep machines for years and read the lifetime warranty as the main reason to pay more up front
- People in the United States, CA and MX who want a 24 in class screen and a $1,599.99 starting price
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers on a tight budget who want hardware with no recurring fee, where a treadmill-first brand with a lower $1,599.99 fits better
- Shoppers whose training is only strength based, since Academy carries treadmill, exercise bike and rower and covers more of the strength and recovery floor
- People who want the shortest possible commitment, where a smaller machine with a 30 days window and a lower $1,599.99 is the better test
Sole Fitness
Who it suits
- Home gym buyers who want a machine owned outright with no subscription hanging off it afterwards.
- Treadmill shoppers who want foldable decks for tighter rooms and a large console at 24 inches.
- Anyone who wants help after the sale through email, phone and help centre without holding an active membership.
Who should look elsewhere
- DeerRun buyers after a home-gym unit, since the Sole range treadmill, cross trainer and exercise bike stops at strength.
- Academy shoppers who want massage-gun and recovery kit alongside machines, which appear in treadmill, exercise bike and rower.
- LifeFitness shoppers who want a home-gym line, since treadmill, exercise bike and rower includes one and the Sole range does not.
Current offers
NordicTrack
Current offer
First period offer
1 month of iFIT Pro membership included with purchase: 1 month free
Applies to monthly memberships only; membership auto-renews unless cancelled; offer only on select products
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Free trial
30-day in-home trial: 30 days
Residents in Canada and the United States of age of majority; return shipping charge of $249.99 applies; select products only; contact customer service within 30 days of delivery
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | NordicTrack | Sole Fitness |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Yes | No |
| Canada | Yes | No |
| France | Yes | No |
| Germany | Yes | No |
| Mexico | Yes | No |
| Spain | Yes | No |
| United Kingdom | Yes | No |
| United States | Yes | Yes |
Questions about each
NordicTrack
How much does a NordicTrack machine cost to start with?+
NordicTrack machines start at $1,599.99 for the hardware itself, which is the figure most buyers compare first. On our data that entry price ranks 56 of 71 brands, so the cheapest model is not a budget option. Connected features on these machines sit behind an iFIT membership priced at $39 a month.
Is a membership needed to use a NordicTrack machine?+
A membership is required, and it lists at $39 a month. The same charge applies to bikes, rowers and strength machines, so the recurring cost is part of any budget from the start. If you stop training, the fee keeps running on hardware you already own.
Sole Fitness
How much does the cheapest Sole Fitness machine cost?+
Machines are listed $999.99, which is the entry point on the range and the lowest hardware price shown. Because no membership is required, that figure is the whole spend rather than a starting rate for a plan. There is nothing that renews monthly afterwards, so delivery and any extras are the only other costs to plan for.
Do I need a membership to buy a Sole Fitness machine?+
No membership is required, and the monthly membership cost is $0. The equipment is sold as a hardware purchase, so there is no account to keep active and no fee to keep paying once you own the machine. Help after the sale runs through email, phone and help centre, which includes phone and email.