YuMuuv vs DistantRace
An honest side-by-side for HR and wellbeing teams choosing a team challenge app: prices, ratings, challenge types, integrations and support.
Facts checked 23 October 2026 · see sources
The short answer
Both run team challenges with virtual maps. DistantRace is a low-cost, self-serve platform built for distance and step races with GPS; YuMuuv adds habit challenges, 50 languages, single sign-on and a SOC 2 Type II report in every plan.
Choose YuMuuv if you…
- want habit challenges such as sleep, water or mindfulness alongside activity
- need single sign-on and a SOC 2 Type II report without an enterprise contract
- have people in many countries: the app runs in 50 languages
- want a configuration call and planning help included
DistantRace may suit you better if you…
- want the lowest price for a small or mid-sized team
- want GPS races and routes drawn on a real map
- also run public races with paid registration and timing
Four differences that matter
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Habits as well as activity
YuMuuv runs habit challenges such as sleep, water and mindfulness next to 14 synced activities. We found no habit tracking in DistantRace.
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SSO and SOC 2 Type II included
Every YuMuuv plan includes single sign-on (SAML, OIDC), and YuMuuv holds a SOC 2 Type II report. At DistantRace, SAML single sign-on comes with its custom-priced white-label setup, and SOC 2 is in progress.
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50 languages vs 16
YuMuuv runs in 50 languages, so global teams can join in their own language. DistantRace's app runs in 16.
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Set up with you
Every YuMuuv plan includes a configuration call and planning help. DistantRace's Starter plan is self-serve; assisted setup comes with its higher plans.
Price check
What a challenge costs, by team size. Prices in USD.
| Challenge length | YuMuuv |
|---|---|
| Up to 2 weeks | $600 |
| 1 month | $800 |
| 1 year | $2,400 ≈ $96 per person per year |
| Challenge length | YuMuuv |
|---|---|
| Up to 2 weeks | $1,275 |
| 1 month | $1,700 |
| 1 year | $5,100 ≈ $51 per person per year |
| Challenge length | YuMuuv |
|---|---|
| Up to 2 weeks | $2,775 |
| 1 month | $3,700 |
| 1 year | $11,100 ≈ $22.20 per person per year |
| Challenge length | YuMuuv |
|---|---|
| Up to 2 weeks | $4,275 |
| 1 month | $5,700 |
| 1 year | $17,100 ≈ $17.10 per person per year |
Unlimited challenges during the period, you pay only for people who join, and each employee can invite up to 10 friends or family to private challenges for free. DistantRace is free for up to 10 people; its Starter plan costs US$600 a year for 25 people and Pro US$1,500. See all prices
Full comparison
Every row checked on the vendor's website and help docs, the App Store, Google Play and G2.
| Feature | 
|
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|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Price for a full year (25 users) | $2,400 | $600 Starter / $1,500 Pro |
| Single challenge (25 users) | From $600 (up to 2 weeks) | $60 Starter / $150 Pro per month |
| Conditions | One-off or yearly; no automatic renewal | One event-month, paid by card upfront |
| Prices published | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Free trial on request + interactive demo | Free for up to 10 people |
| App and ratings | ||
| G2 rank: highest rated / easiest to use | #1 / #1 | No reviews yet |
| App Store rating (US) | 4.8/5 · 1,500+ ratings | 4.5/5 · 31 ratings (Latvia) |
| Google Play rating | 4.4/5 · 1,400+ reviews | 3.3/5 · 40 reviews (Latvia) |
| App languages | 50 | 16 in the app, 14 on the website |
| Challenges | ||
| What you can track | 14 synced activities + unlimited habits | Steps, distance and GPS workouts |
| Team challenges | Yes | Yes |
| Daily targets | Yes | Yes (step game) |
| Challenge chat or feed | Yes | Yes (message board) |
| Map or virtual route | Distance goals themed as journeys (no virtual route map) | Yes (map routes) |
| Rewards | Organiser-set prizes | Gift cards on the top plan |
| Integrations | ||
| Direct connections | Apple Health, Health Connect, Google Health (Fitbit), Garmin, Polar, Suunto | Garmin, Polar, Suunto, Fitbit, Wahoo, WHOOP, Withings, Apple Health, Health Connect |
| Other watches and rings | Samsung, Oura and more via Apple Health or Health Connect; or record workouts in the app with GPS | In-app GPS; file upload; no Strava sync |
| Admin and security | ||
| Single sign-on | Yes (SAML, OIDC) | With custom-priced white label |
| Security certification | SOC 2 Type II; ISO 27001 in progress | SOC 2 in progress |
| Data hosting | EU (AWS Frankfurt) | EU (Germany, Finland) |
| Support | ||
| Hands-on support | Configuration call + planning help | Self-serve on Starter; assisted setup on higher plans |
Switching from DistantRace in three steps
Participants keep their watch or phone app: they only connect it to YuMuuv.
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Book a demo
Tell us about your teams and goals. We show you the admin view and a live challenge.
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Set it up together
On a configuration call we set up your challenge, teams and logo. People join with a sign-up code or single sign-on.
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Launch
Technically ready within a day. Most companies launch one to two weeks after signing, depending on their own approvals.
What customers say
“YuMuuv didn’t just provide a platform; they became a trusted collaborator every step of the way.”
Lizanne Pharand, Global HR Project Coordinator, and Danielle Cairney, Head of Wellbeing UKI, WSP Read the WSP case study
“Some things in the U.S. don't always translate globally. YuMuuv was the perfect connector for everyone.”
Office Manager & Culture Lead, Opendoor Read the Opendoor case study
“I didn't want to spend my time figuring out tech. I just wanted to run my program—and YuMuuv made that possible.”
Public health expert, City of San Diego Read the City of San Diego case study
Questions buyers ask
Can’t find yours? Ask us on a demo call.
How much does DistantRace cost?
How much does YuMuuv cost?
Does DistantRace have single sign-on?
Which watches and apps work with YuMuuv?
Can we try YuMuuv first?
Is YuMuuv secure?
Sources and method
Checked on 23 October 2026.
DistantRace: distantrace.com/pricing and its calculator, the DistantRace documentation and trust page, and the DistantRace listings in the App Store and Google Play (US and Latvia). YuMuuv: yumuuv.com/pricing, the challenge activity list in the YuMuuv help center, and the US App Store and Google Play. G2 ranks: the Highest Rated and Easiest to Use lists in G2’s Corporate Wellness category, read on 23 October 2026. Ratings change daily; prices exclude VAT.
Spotted something out of date? Tell us at info@yumuuv.com and we will fix it.
See YuMuuv with your own challenge in mind
A short demo, then a configuration call. Most teams launch within two weeks.