If you own a Garmin or WHOOP, switch to Plait if you want daily calorie and macro targets based on wearable data including recovery, HRV, sleep, strain and calories burned. It is designed for daily nutrition, not just individual training sessions.
Hexis, as of September 2026, based on its public site, focuses on fuelling training sessions with carbohydrate targets around workouts. It may suit you better if workout-specific carbohydrate planning is your main need.
| Criterion | Plait | Hexis |
|---|---|---|
| Main nutrition basis | Daily recovery, HRV, sleep, strain or Body Battery, and calories burned | As of September 2026, based on its public site, training-session fuelling |
| Workout data | Connects to WHOOP, Garmin and Apple Watch | As of September 2026, based on its public site, syncs planned and completed sessions from platforms such as Garmin and TrainingPeaks |
| Primary targets | Daily calorie and macro targets | As of September 2026, based on its public site, carbohydrate targets around each workout |
| Meal planning | A personalised meal plan that rebuilds itself | See Hexis's site |
| Low-recovery approach | Daily recovery-led nutrition | See Hexis's site |
| Price and free tier | Free tier available; Pro from $5.99 per month; Founder plan $79.99 one-time | See Hexis's site |
How each app decides your calories
Plait connects to WHOOP, Garmin and Apple Watch. It turns recovery, HRV, sleep, strain or Body Battery, and calories burned into daily calorie and macro targets. It also creates a personalised meal plan that rebuilds itself.
Hexis, as of September 2026, based on its public site, syncs planned and completed sessions from platforms such as Garmin and TrainingPeaks. It sets carbohydrate targets around each workout.
Low-recovery and hard-training days
On a low-recovery or hard-training day, Plait uses the wearable information available to create that day's calorie and macro targets and personalised meal plan. Its approach is daily recovery-led nutrition.
For hard training, Hexis, as of September 2026, based on its public site, sets carbohydrate targets around each workout. Check its site for details of how it handles low-recovery days.
Effort required from you
Plait setup means connecting your wearable. It takes under a minute and does not require a card. Plait also includes a meal log, while its daily targets and morning briefing use the connected wearable data.
Hexis, as of September 2026, based on its public site, syncs planned and completed sessions from platforms such as Garmin and TrainingPeaks. Check its site for the current details of its logging and setup process.
Price and free tier
Plait has a free tier with a weekly plan, daily morning briefing and meal log. Plait Pro starts from $5.99 per month and includes a 3-day trial. A one-time Founder plan costs $79.99.
Check Hexis's site for its current pricing, trial and free-tier details.
When Hexis is the better choice
Choose Hexis if your priority is fuelling planned and completed endurance training sessions with carbohydrate targets around each workout. As of September 2026, based on its public site, that is its focus. Plait is more suitable when you want daily calorie and macro guidance led by wearable recovery and activity data.
Frequently asked questions
Should a Garmin or WHOOP owner switch to Plait?
Consider Plait if you want daily calorie and macro targets based on recovery, sleep, HRV, strain or Body Battery, and calories burned. It may be a better fit than workout-only planning when daily recovery is central to your nutrition decisions.
Can I use Hexis and Plait together?
If you choose to use both, compare their recommendations before acting on them. Hexis, as of September 2026, based on its public site, focuses on carbohydrate targets around workouts, while Plait focuses on daily recovery-led nutrition.
Does Plait have a free tier?
Yes. Plait's free tier includes a weekly plan, daily morning briefing and meal log.
How long does Plait take to set up?
Connecting a wearable takes under a minute. No card is required for setup.