See how INSCYD detailed metabolic analysis provides coaches and labs with the insights they need to take athletes to the next level, while Winlactat by MESICS only offers limited lactate testing.
See how INSCYD detailed metabolic analysis provides coaches and labs with the insights they need to take athletes to the next level, while Winlactat only offers limited lactate testing.
Our support team of experts is here for you whether you’re a personal coach, a big lab, or a federation and it’s TOTALLY FREE in different languages
Mesic basic plan is 2 times more expensive and has a lot of hidden costs. Also, it forces you to pay to access some basic features.
INSCYD enables coaches and labs to dive deeper into the athlete’s metabolic profile, including critical metrics like FatMax, VO2max, VLamax, and glycogen availability, while Mesics offers limited insights.
With this information, coaches and labs can create highly personalized training zones, pacing plans, and fueling strategies that lead to better performance outcomes.
| Feature | INSCYD | Mesics |
|---|---|---|
| Device Compatibility | All OS | Windows only |
| Sport | All sports | Cyclists, Runners, Rowers, Swimmers |
| Remote Testing | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| Aerobic / Anaerobic Energy Contribution | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| Economy / Energy Cost Of Movement | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| Dashboards | Customizable | Fixed |
| Support | FREE Unlimited (English, German, Spanish, French) | €99 / 45min (German) |
all OS
Windows only
All sports
Cyclists, Runners, Rowers, Swimmers
✅ yes
❌ no
✅ yes
❌ no
✅ yes
❌ no
highly Customizable reports
fixed
FREE unlimited (English, German, Spanish, French)
€99 / 45min (German)
Accepts all kinds of tests (max and submaximal, lab with/without VO2, field with/without lactate, power/GPS based, remote)
Only Conventional lactate Tests
Pre- vs post-training program, with an existing test vs a virtual test. inter-individual = across athletes
Pre- vs post-training program, only intra-individual
Customizable Branded PDF reports with graphs, charts, and tables
Branded PDF report
Combines results from different tests into a single metabolic profile
metabolic modeller for €38 / month: creates steady state load characteristics charts with old and outdated math (simplified over what INSCYD does)
Analyze an athlete’s current capabilities and future potential for improvement
Record and analyze a lab sports performance test
Available to predict the future performance of athletes by comparing virtual test with existing test
Not available
Customizable training zones, based on any metabolic metric
Standard training zones, based on thresholds
Available in all tests (no additional cost)
Only available via cycling sprint test (€22 / month)
Available in all tests
Only available in metabolic cart tests
# of interactive visualization
# of default graphs
✅ yes
❌ no
Always
Only with metabolic cart
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Measure glycolytic power using science-based methods with INSCYD.
Elite coaches have used VLamax as a secret weapon for successful training.
Enhance athlete performance by maximizing fat reliance.
Measure fat combustion rates with INSCYD analysis and train efficiently with FatMax Zone.
Optimize athlete performance with individualized fueling plans by measuring carbohydrate combustion.
INSCYD’s unique lactate-based approach provides accurate data.
Educational platform that cover a wide range of topics, helping coaches at different levels elevate sports performance.
Learn from the best coaches and physiological scientists in the industry.
In high-intensity sports, an athlete’s ability to use lactate as fuel and shuttle it is crucial.
Monitoring this ability can reveal performance differences.
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