Plan quality
No public evidence yet, so this dimension is not scored and does not count toward the overall. What would count as evidence
DomestiqueAI coaching app for cycling
Free, open-source local cycling planner that adjusts the next sessions from ride data, HRV and readiness via intervals.icu.
–overall of 5
Not ranked yet (4 of 8 scored dimensions needed) · 0 of 8 dimensions scored · entry reviewed
- Sports Cycling
- AI level Rule-based adaptive
- Plan Adaptive plan
- Human coach unverified
- Price Free
- Pushes workouts to 1 device or app
Domestique is a free, open-source desktop app (macOS, Windows, Linux pre-release) that runs locally with no cloud account. It builds a cycling plan from a goal type, target date, target CTL and weekly hours, sized into base, build, peak and taper or consolidation phases, and draws sessions from a library of about 4,300 structured ZWO workouts. After each ride is imported (FIT file or intervals.icu sync) it adjusts upcoming sessions by documented rules: TSS overshoot, intensity distribution, DFA alpha1, aerobic decoupling, monotony, eFTP drift, a morning soreness check and a readiness score from HRV, sleep and resting HR. Missed sessions are rescheduled automatically. Workouts export as ZWO or FIT, or are pushed to the intervals.icu calendar.
AI level: Rule-based adaptive. The plan re-flows or scales by fixed rules (missed session, RPE, completed volume). Typical of incumbents such as watch-maker coaches and template-based running apps. github.com
What the coach does
Thirteen capabilities, as stated on the vendor's own pages: 5 yes, 1 partly, 0 no, 7 unverified. Unverified means the vendor's pages checked do not say; it does not mean absent.
| Capability | Vendor says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Plan | ||
| Builds a periodized planYes means: Plan generated from goal, date, availability and current fitness, with phases.github.com | Yes | github.com |
| Precise workout prescriptionYes means: Interval-level targets (pace, power or HR) executable on a device.github.com | Yes | github.com |
| Race preparationYes means: Race blocks, taper and a pacing or race-day plan for the target event.github.com | Yes | github.com |
| Adapt | ||
| Adapts to lifeYes means: Missed or moved sessions and availability changes re-flow the plan automatically.github.com | Yes | github.com |
| Adapts to fatigueYes means: Load changes from HRV, sleep, resting HR or subjective feel without the athlete asking.github.com | Yes | github.com |
| Handles injury and illnessYes means: Pause and return-to-training progression, not just skip. | unverified | |
| Relationship | ||
| Post-workout feedbackYes means: Per-session analysis referencing the athlete's data and the plan's intent.github.com | Partly | github.com |
| ConversationYes means: Free-text chat that can answer questions and change the plan. | unverified | |
| Check-ins and accountabilityYes means: Scheduled check-ins, debriefs or reminders initiated by the app. | unverified | |
| Human coach in the loopYes means: A human coach reviews or messages, included or as an add-on. | unverified | |
| Beyond endurance | ||
| Strength and mobilityYes means: Prescribed strength or mobility sessions scheduled alongside endurance work. | unverified | |
| Nutrition and fuelingYes means: Session- or day-specific fueling numbers. | unverified | |
| Multisport planningYes means: Balances load across sports in a single plan. | unverified | |
Works with
1 partners named on the vendor's pages; structured workouts go to 1. ✓ means the vendor states it, – means not stated. A partner not listed is unverified, not unsupported.
| Partner | Reads activities | Pushes workouts | Wellness data | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Training platforms | ||||
| intervals.icuReads rides and wellness (HRV, sleep, resting HR); pushes planned workouts to the calendar.github.com | ✓ | ✓ | – | github.com2026-10-13 |
Pricing
- Model
- Free github.com
- Monthly
- unverified
- Annual
- unverified
- Free tier
- Free github.com
- Trial
- unverified
No per-plan breakdown verified on the vendor's pages.
Scores and evidence
Each dimension is scored 1 to 5 against the published rubric and cites one public page. Overall – is the mean of the 0 scored dimensions.
| Dimension | Score | Bar | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plan quality | – | 3 | |
| Adaptation | – | 4 | |
| Workout feedback | – | 3 | |
| Coaching relationship | – | 2 | |
| Multisport planning | – | NaN | |
| Transparency | – | 3 | |
| Value for money | – | 3 | |
| Athlete sentiment | – | 3 |
Adaptation
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Workout feedback
No public evidence yet, so this dimension is not scored and does not count toward the overall. What would count as evidence
Coaching relationship
No public evidence yet, so this dimension is not scored and does not count toward the overall. What would count as evidence
Multisport planning
No public evidence yet, so this dimension is not scored and does not count toward the overall. What would count as evidence
Transparency
No public evidence yet, so this dimension is not scored and does not count toward the overall. What would count as evidence
Value for money
No public evidence yet, so this dimension is not scored and does not count toward the overall. What would count as evidence
Athlete sentiment
No public evidence yet, so this dimension is not scored and does not count toward the overall. What would count as evidence
What athletes say
Independent reviews, forum threads and store listings consulted for the scores. Titles as published; read them at the source.
Questions about this app
Answered from the cited facts above only. A question is left out when its fact is unverified.
What kind of AI coach is Domestique?
Domestique is classified as "Rule-based adaptive": The plan re-flows or scales by fixed rules (missed session, RPE, completed volume). Typical of incumbents such as watch-maker coaches and template-based running apps.
Does Domestique push workouts to my watch or bike computer?
Yes. The vendor states structured workouts are sent to intervals.icu.
Does Domestique adapt the plan to fatigue and sleep?
Yes. Load changes from HRV, sleep, resting HR or subjective feel without the athlete asking.
What does Domestique cost?
Free.
Which sports does Domestique coach?
Cycling.
Is Domestique open source?
Yes, according to the vendor.
Similar apps
Apps for the same sport, ordered by how many coaching capabilities they share with Domestique.
Vendor sources consulted
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