Virtual Rides software experience Zwift vs Tacx TTS 4

Triathlon Forum
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Appreciate feedback on comparisson of virtual rides experience between Zwift and Tacx TTS 4 (virtual worlds or Tacx films).

Have tried Zwift and I enjoyed very much the virtual rides. Unfortunately Tacx TTS 4 doesn’t have a demo option.

In regards to costs, I do prefer the one time cost of Tacx TTS 4 vs the monthly fee of Zwift.

For workouts I do use another software.

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I love TTS4 virtual ride module, it does a good job. If you have a friend with the same software, you can ride with him via the multiplayer option (if using the “Advanced” version). Zwift, on the other end, is much more “social”… Lots and lots of other riders riding with you from everywhere around the world. You can also run with Zwift.

I Use TTS4 (video and virtual module) much more than Zwift, mostly because my friend has a non-smart trainer that is not fully compatible with Zwift… I ride with him via the multiplayer option.

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Thanks! if we remove the social component, would you think Zwift would be similar to Tacx TTS 4 virtual worlds or Tacx films?

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Zwift’s monthly fee can be canceled at any time. This way when better weather is around you don’t need to keep your subscription going.

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Well, TTS4 is a really complete package, especially if you go with the Advanced package + a few films… I do not know how long Tacx will keep supporting it (they have beta software which I believe will become availlable on a monthly basis, just like Zwift).

Zwift is probably your best bet if you only use it a few months per year­…

Both choices are very good (Zwift is definitelly much more popular). You can try Zwift for free for a few weeks I believe…

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The Tacx beta software is availlable for free (for now)… So you can try a few films to see if you like riding like that (no virtual world, though)

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Thank you, for some reason the Tacx beta app is giving an error when I launch it. Have reached out to Tacx support.

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You can try Veloreality. Lots of very high quality videos there. The software is free. Can also do social rides with your friends on the same video at no extra cost.

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I use both, I would say I have been doing the majority of my riding in Zwift lately, but on the really crappy days, I like some of the Tacx video rides. In terms of building my own workouts, the TTS was good for that, although there are now options to do that in Zwift. In general Zwift is prettier to look at in the virtual worlds because of the other riders around. TTS is great if you get the google license and want to virtually ride actual courses you will be racing later in the season and can get a gpx file… The video rides are a nice distraction and look more real than zwift. and if you want a more focused workout without all of the distractions of others around, the TTS provides a good option (it can also be less soul crushing, when you’re doing max efforts, since in Zwift, you often have people flying by you like you’re standing still, no matter what power you’re throwing down…)