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FatSecret alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rankAll calorie counters and nutrition trackers

Top picks

Common reasons people leave FatSecret: free tier shows ads, and no adaptive targets based on your weight trend. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces FatSecret, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. MacroFactor currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1MacroFactor logoMacroFactorPaid$71.99 per yearNoiOS, Android8 of 876.8
2MyFitnessPal logoMyFitnessPalFree plan + paid—NoiOS, Android, Web5 of 568.8
3Lifesum logoLifesumFree plan + paid—NoiOS, Android5 of 564.8
4Carb Manager logoCarb ManagerFree plan + paid$3.33 a month, billed annually (Premium)NoWeb, iOS, Android5 of 559.4
5Cal AI logoCal AIPaid—NoiOS, Android5 of 557.5
  1. MacroFactor logo

    1. MacroFactorTop pick

    Best for: Lifters and dieters who log consistently and want targets that adapt to their measured metabolism

    PaidiOS, Android

    76.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from FatSecret

    Ad-free and adjusts calorie targets weekly from your actual weight trend.

    Pros

    • Weekly target changes based on your own intake and weight trend
    • Fast logging with barcode, label, photo and recipe-URL import
    • No ads and a stated policy of never selling user data
    • Full micronutrient tracking with custom targets

    Cons

    • No free version at all, only a trial
    • Phone only: no web or desktop app
    • Ignores wearable calorie-burn data by design
    • Barcode coverage is thinner outside a handful of countries
    Visit MacroFactor Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is MacroFactor a good FatSecret alternative?

    Verified facts

    8 of 8 verified
    Free version
    No (free trial only)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026macrofactorapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $71.99 per year
    Checked Nov 8, 2026macrofactorapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    7 days
    Checked Nov 8, 2026macrofactorapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Desktop app
    No
    Checked Nov 8, 2026macrofactorapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Ads
    None
    Checked Nov 8, 2026macrofactorapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Monthly plan
    $11.99 a month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026macrofactorapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    6-month plan
    $47.99 every 6 months
    Checked Nov 8, 2026macrofactorapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    No
    Checked Nov 8, 2026macrofactorapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. MyFitnessPal logo

    2. MyFitnessPal

    Best for: People who want the biggest food database and wide device sync for everyday calorie counting

    Free plan + paidiOS, Android, Web

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from FatSecret

    The best-known food diary, with a bigger community and more app integrations.

    Pros

    • Food database of over 20 million items, incl. restaurant dishes
    • Syncs with 40+ apps and devices
    • Photo and voice logging in Premium
    • Free tier covers basic food and weight tracking

    Cons

    • Barcode scanning needs Premium
    • Free version shows ads
    • User-added entries can be duplicated or inaccurate
    Visit MyFitnessPal Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is MyFitnessPal a good FatSecret alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026myfitnesspal.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Food database
    20.5M foods
    Checked Nov 8, 2026myfitnesspal.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations
    40+ apps and devices
    Checked Nov 8, 2026myfitnesspal.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    7 days for first-time Premium users
    Checked Nov 8, 2026myfitnesspal.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Premium logging tools
    Barcode Scan, Meal Scan, Voice Log
    Checked Nov 8, 2026myfitnesspal.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Lifesum logo

    3. Lifesum

    Best for: People who want structured diet plans and recipes, not just a calorie number

    Free plan + paidiOS, Android

    64.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from FatSecret

    More polished design with diet programmes and meal plans for people who want guidance.

    Pros

    • Many ways to log food, including photo and voice
    • Diet programmes and meal plans for popular eating styles
    • Clean, friendly design with habit trackers for water and vegetables
    • Syncs with Apple Watch and Samsung Galaxy Watch

    Cons

    • Most meal plans and recipes sit behind Premium
    • No full web app for logging on a computer
    • Less detailed micronutrient tracking than specialist apps
    Visit Lifesum Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Lifesum a good FatSecret alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Logging methods
    Photo, voice, text, barcode
    Checked Nov 8, 2026lifesum.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Diet plans
    High-protein, Mediterranean, fasting, keto
    Checked Nov 8, 2026lifesum.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Wearables
    Apple Watch, Samsung Galaxy Watch
    Checked Nov 8, 2026lifesum.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Users
    60 million+ (vendor figure)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026lifesum.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Company
    Lifesum AB
    Checked Nov 8, 2026lifesum.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Carb Manager logo

    4. Carb Manager

    Best for: Keto and low-carb dieters who want net-carb tracking and matching recipes

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    59.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from FatSecret

    Purpose-built for keto and low-carb, with net-carb tracking and recipes.

    Pros

    • Built around net carbs and keto macros
    • Huge low-carb recipe library, with more on Premium
    • Tracks ketones, glucose and fasting on Premium
    • Usable free Basic account, on web and mobile

    Cons

    • Meal plans, voice logging and device sync need Premium
    • Narrow focus is less useful outside low-carb diets
    • No monthly billing option for Premium
    Visit Carb Manager Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Carb Manager a good FatSecret alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Yes (Basic account)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026carbmanager.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $3.33 a month, billed annually (Premium)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026carbmanager.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Device sync
    Fitbit, Garmin (Premium)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026carbmanager.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Ketone tracking
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026carbmanager.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Developer
    Wombat Apps LLC
    Checked Nov 8, 2026carbmanager.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Cal AI logo

    5. Cal AI

    Best for: People who want the quickest possible meal logging and accept rough estimates

    PaidiOS, Android

    57.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from FatSecret

    Log meals by taking a photo instead of searching a database.

    Pros

    • Log a meal from a single photo, barcode or text description
    • Syncs steps and exercise from Apple Health and Google Fit
    • Family plan for sharing one subscription

    Cons

    • Photo estimates are approximate, by the company's own figure about 80% accurate
    • Subscription only, with a short trial
    • Can't import history from MyFitnessPal
    • Subscriptions don't transfer between iPhone and Android
    Visit Cal AI Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Cal AI a good FatSecret alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Photo accuracy
    About 80% (vendor figure)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026calai.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    3 days
    Checked Nov 8, 2026calai.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Requirements
    iOS 18+ or Android 10+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026calai.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Health sync
    Apple Health, Google Fit
    Checked Nov 8, 2026calai.app(opens source in a new tab)
    MyFitnessPal import
    Not supported
    Checked Nov 8, 2026calai.app(opens source in a new tab)

The best FatSecret alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

MacroFactor logo

Best FatSecret alternative for most people

MacroFactor

Ad-free and adjusts calorie targets weekly from your actual weight trend.

MyFitnessPal logo

Best FatSecret alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

MyFitnessPal

The best-known food diary, with a bigger community and more app integrations.

Lifesum logo

Best FatSecret alternative for iPhone and Android

Lifesum

More polished design with diet programmes and meal plans for people who want guidance.

Carb Manager logo

Best FatSecret alternative for working in the browser

Carb Manager

Purpose-built for keto and low-carb, with net-carb tracking and recipes.

FatSecret alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to FatSecret?

MacroFactor ranks first right now. Ad-free and adjusts calorie targets weekly from your actual weight trend. MyFitnessPal and Lifesum follow it in our ranking.

FatSecret vs MacroFactor: what's the difference?

FatSecret is free with paid plans; MacroFactor is a paid product. Only FatSecret runs on Web.

Is FatSecret free?

FatSecret is free with paid plans.

How much do FatSecret alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked FatSecret alternatives: MacroFactor, $71.99 per year; Carb Manager, $3.33 a month, billed annually (Premium). Each price was checked on the app's own site; see each card below for the date and source.

Is there a free alternative to FatSecret?

Yes. MyFitnessPal (free plan + paid), Lifesum (free plan + paid) and Carb Manager (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to FatSecret?

None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from FatSecret?

The complaints we hear most: free tier shows ads; no adaptive targets based on your weight trend; interface feels dated next to newer trackers.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces FatSecret, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.