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Free FatSecret alternatives: 3 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

3 of the 5 FatSecret alternatives we track can be used for free (free, open source, or with a free plan). MyFitnessPal, Lifesum and Carb Manager rank highest, with facts last verified Nov 8, 2026.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1MyFitnessPal logoMyFitnessPalFree plan + paid—NoiOS, Android, Web5 of 568.8
2Lifesum logoLifesumFree plan + paid—NoiOS, Android5 of 564.8
3Carb Manager logoCarb ManagerFree plan + paid$3.33 a month, billed annually (Premium)NoWeb, iOS, Android5 of 559.4
  1. MyFitnessPal logo

    1. MyFitnessPalTop pick

    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)
  2. Lifesum logo

    2. 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)
  3. Carb Manager logo

    3. 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)