arc vs future
the short answer.
future pairs you with a real human coach who writes your program and checks in on you, for $199/mo. arc builds you a made-for-you program from a trainer-style intake and walks you through every set, for free. same job, two very different price points.
feature comparison.
why arc.
a real coach who knows your name is a genuinely great thing to have, and $199 a month is $2,388 a year. arc gives you the part most people actually need first: a program built around your goal, your gear, and your experience, with every set walked through as you log it. that part is free. if you want form videos and someone to answer your training questions, coach is $9.99/mo.
how future differs.
future is human coaching, not software that generates a plan. you're matched with a certified trainer who writes your program, adjusts it week to week, watches your form videos, and messages you to keep you honest. that's why it costs $199/mo, and for people who need a person holding them accountable, it's worth it.
the bottom line.
if what's been missing is a human being who notices when you skip, future is the real thing. if you want a program built for you and a walkthrough for every set without a $199 monthly bill, start with arc.