The best Set Active alternatives depend on why you are leaving. Alo Yoga and Splits59 are the premium peers, Beyond Yoga offers softness, Girlfriend Collective offers recycled fabric and the widest size range, and NVGTN, Oner Active and Buffbunny cost less. Set Active's median legging list price is $78, and these range from $48 to $134.
Set Active sells leggings, bras and matching sets with a styled, trend-led look. If you are shopping around, the reason usually decides the answer: sizing, price, or waiting on pre-orders.
Every price below is a list price, not a sale price. Medians come from each brand's own public catalog, read on September 30, 2026.
How we picked these brands
- Same job as Set Active. Leggings, bras and matching sets for gym and studio.
- A reason to switch you can check. Price, size range, materials, shipping or returns, read on the brand's own site.
- Real storefronts. We read each brand's legging catalog directly, including median list price and sizes.
- An honest "wrong for" line. Every brand has a type of shopper it does not suit.
Why people leave Set Active
- Sizing. Set Active sells XS to XXL. Reviewers on Trustpilot and dtcetc describe sizing that runs small and varies between fabric lines.
- Waiting. Set Active's own FAQ says: "If you ordered multiple items, your entire order will ship once the pre-order item is available."
- Cost and fees. The median legging list price is $78, free shipping starts at $175, and refunds have a $6.95 return fee deducted.
Set Active's Trustpilot score was 2.5 out of 5 from 21 reviews at the time we checked. That is a small number of reviews, so treat it as a signal, not a verdict.
At a glance
| Brand | Best for | Median legging list price | Sizes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Set Active (reference) | The brand being replaced | $78 | XS-XXL |
| Alo Yoga | Closest premium peer | $134 | XXS-L |
| Splits59 | Studio and Pilates | $128 | XS-XL |
| Beyond Yoga | Soft feel, free returns | $99 | XXS-XXL (1X-3X on some) |
| Tala | Clean minimal basics | $59 | XS-XL |
| Year of Ours | Made in California | $110 | XS-XL, 2X |
| Girlfriend Collective | Recycled fabric, widest sizes | $108 | XXS-6XL |
| POPFLEX | Pockets, petite and tall inseams | $70 | XXS-3X |
| Oner Active | Lifting, long inseam | $62 | XS-XXL |
| Buffbunny | Full size range | $70 | XXS-XXXL |
| NVGTN | Lowest price | $48 | XS-XL |
1. Alo Yoga
Alo Yoga is known for the Airlift legging, described as "sculpting, subtly sheeny, high-compression Airlift fabric" with a wide, double-layered waistband. Its median legging list price is $134, about 72% above Set Active's $78.
Best for shoppers who want the closest premium peer to Set Active. Wrong for anyone who needs sizes above L (52 of 53 leggings stop there) or wants to spend less. If Alo is the brand you are leaving, see our Alo Yoga alternatives.
2. Splits59
Splits59 makes Airweight leggings, described as "butter soft" and "BEST FOR: hot yoga, barre, Pilates." The median list price is $128, about 64% above Set Active, and free shipping starts at $75.
Take Splits59 for studio and Pilates wear with a retro, striped look. It runs XS to XL on 99 of 100 leggings, with XXL on only 8, so it is wrong for anyone who needs XXL or wants to spend under $100 a pair.
3. Beyond Yoga
Beyond Yoga is built around Spacedye, its signature soft fabric, and has been female-founded and led since 2005. The median list price is $99 (about 27% above Set Active), with free shipping and returns in the U.S. and a 30-day return window.
It also makes maternity Spacedye leggings. Sizes run XXS to XXL on most styles, with 1X to 3X on a small subset. Choose it for softness and free returns, not for firm, sculpting compression.
4. Tala
Tala describes its pieces as "consciously-made" and aimed at performance and style "without the hefty price tag." The DayFlex High Waist No Front Seam Legging is $59, and the median list price is $59, 24% under Set Active.
It suits shoppers who want clean, minimal basics for less. It is wrong for anyone who needs a wide size run, since 18 of its 19 leggings are XS to XL.
5. Year of Ours
Year of Ours says it is 80% produced in the USA in its very own offices and factory in the city of El Monte, California. The Sculpt Stretch High Legging has three self-fabric layers at the front waistband for extra shaping compression.
Leggings list at a median of $110, about 41% above Set Active, with sizes XS to XL and 2X on 38 of 43 leggings. Free shipping starts at $175, the same line as Set Active. It is the pick for US-made pieces with a retro sportswear look, and wrong for budget shoppers.
6. Girlfriend Collective
Girlfriend Collective states that all its collections use over 75% recycled polyester, and that its recycled fabric is certified Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX. Every legging comes in XXS to 6XL, the widest range on this list.
Its median list price is $108 (about 38% above Set Active). Free shipping starts at $100, with returns and exchanges within 30 days. Wrong for shoppers who want a trend-led colour drop look, since the focus is materials and fit.
7. POPFLEX
POPFLEX, from Cassey Ho of Blogilates, is known for pockets and a curve-shaping waistband. The Crisscross Hourglass Legging with Pockets comes in petite (25"), regular (27") and tall (29") inseams.
Sizes run XXS to 3X on all 35 leggings, and the median list price is $70, about 10% under Set Active. Free US shipping starts at $125. Wrong for anyone who wants a plain, minimal look, because the contrast waistband is the design.
8. Oner Active
Oner Active was founded in London in 2020 by Krissy Cela and builds contoured leggings for strength training. The UnifiedMove High Waisted Leggings have glute separation detail and 4-way stretch, listed at $62.
Across its catalog the median is $62, 21% under Set Active, in XS to XXL with Regular and Long inseams. Return costs are deducted from refunds, much like Set Active. Take it for lifting. Look elsewhere for soft lounge or Pilates wear.
9. Buffbunny
Buffbunny states a compression level on its leggings (the Snatched Legging, for example, lists "Compression Level: Light") and offers XXS to XXXL across all 106 of them. The median list price is $70, about 10% under Set Active, with free standard shipping over $125.
It is best for a full size range. Trustpilot showed around 2.5 out of 5 from around 89 reviews in a search snippet, similar to Set Active, so it is wrong for shoppers who lean on that score, or who want soft lounge fabrics.
10. NVGTN
NVGTN sells gym leggings, and its Contour line is described as feeling "weightless on your body while hugging you in all the right places." Its median list price is $48, 38% under Set Active, the lowest here.
It offers free US shipping over $100 and free US exchanges. Sizes are XS to XL on all 49 leggings, so it is wrong for anyone who needs above XL.
How to choose a Set Active alternative
- If sizing is the problem, take Girlfriend Collective (XXS to 6XL), Buffbunny (XXS to XXXL) or POPFLEX (to 3X). For more picks by fit, see our best leggings brands.
- If price is the problem, take NVGTN at $48, Oner Active at $62 or Tala at $59. Take Oner over Tala if you lift, and Tala over Oner if you want a minimal look.
- If you want the same premium look, take Alo Yoga or Splits59. Year of Ours is the pick if you want US-made.
- If you want a soft studio or Pilates feel, take Beyond Yoga for free returns or Splits59 for a lower free-shipping line.
- If materials matter, take Girlfriend Collective for recycled fabric or Tala for its consciously-made approach.
Prices move with sales, so the list-price median is the fairest comparison. If you are also weighing everyday premium wear, our Vuori alternatives and best activewear brands cover more ground.
Frequently asked questions
Why are people looking for Set Active alternatives?
Set Active's own FAQ confirms an entire order ships once the pre-order item is available, and refunds carry a $6.95 return fee.
Does Set Active run small?
Reviews on Trustpilot and dtcetc describe sizing as inconsistent and often small, especially in Sculptflex. Set Active sells XS to XXL, so check the size chart and consider sizing up.
What is a cheaper alternative to Set Active?
NVGTN has a median legging list price of $48, Oner Active $62, and Buffbunny and POPFLEX $70, against Set Active's $78.
Which Set Active alternative has the widest size range?
Girlfriend Collective, with XXS to 6XL on all 30 of its leggings. Buffbunny (XXS to XXXL) and POPFLEX (XXS to 3X) are next.
Is Set Active worth it?
Opinions are mixed. Reviewers praise its colours and design details, while the Trustpilot score was 2.5 out of 5 from 21 reviews at the time we checked, a small sample.
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