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MacroFactor alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

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

Top picks

  • MyFitnessPal logo

    Best overall

    MyFitnessPal

    Free plan + paid

  • Carb Manager logo

    Best free option

    Carb Manager

    Starting price: $3.33 a month, billed annually (Premium)

Common reasons people leave MacroFactor: no free version at all, only a trial, and phone only: no web or desktop app. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces MacroFactor, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. MyFitnessPal currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1MyFitnessPal logoMyFitnessPalFree plan + paid—NoiOS, Android, Web5 of 568.8
2Carb Manager logoCarb ManagerFree plan + paid$3.33 a month, billed annually (Premium)NoWeb, iOS, Android5 of 561.8
3Lifesum logoLifesumFree plan + paid—NoiOS, Android5 of 559.4
4Cal AI logoCal AIPaid—NoiOS, Android5 of 557.5
5FatSecret logoFatSecretFree plan + paid—NoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 455.3
  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 MacroFactor

    Much larger food database and a free tier, if you can live with ads and static calorie targets.

    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 Compare with MacroFactorDetails 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 MacroFactor 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. Carb Manager logo

    2. Carb Manager

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

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    61.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from MacroFactor

    Better fit for strict keto, with net-carb tracking, keto recipes and a usable free plan.

    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 ×0.377
    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 MacroFactor 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)
  3. Lifesum logo

    3. Lifesum

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

    Free plan + paidiOS, Android

    59.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from MacroFactor

    Gentler, habit-focused approach with meal plans and diet programmes instead of numeric coaching.

    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 ×0.369
    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 Lifesum a good MacroFactor 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. Cal AI logo

    4. 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 MacroFactor

    Logs meals by photographing your plate, for people who find MacroFactor's food search too slow.

    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 MacroFactor 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)
  5. FatSecret logo

    5. FatSecret

    Best for: Budget-minded dieters who want a free, international food diary on phone and web

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from MacroFactor

    Free core food diary and web access, if you don't need adaptive macro coaching.

    Pros

    • Core calorie and macro diary is free
    • Large verified database covering many countries and languages
    • Works on the web as well as iPhone and Android
    • Community, recipes and meal ideas built in

    Cons

    • Free tier shows ads
    • No adaptive targets based on your weight trend
    • Interface feels dated next to newer trackers
    Visit FatSecret Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is FatSecret a good MacroFactor alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Food database
    1.9 million+ verified foods
    Checked Nov 8, 2026fatsecret.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    iOS, Android, web
    Checked Nov 8, 2026fatsecret.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Reach
    56 countries, 24 languages
    Checked Nov 8, 2026fatsecret.com(opens source in a new tab)
    API
    Nutrition API for developers
    Checked Nov 8, 2026fatsecret.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best MacroFactor alternative for…

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

MyFitnessPal logo

Best MacroFactor alternative for most people

MyFitnessPal

Much larger food database and a free tier, if you can live with ads and static calorie targets.

Carb Manager logo

Best MacroFactor alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Carb Manager

Better fit for strict keto, with net-carb tracking, keto recipes and a usable free plan.

Lifesum logo

Best MacroFactor alternative for iPhone and Android

Lifesum

Gentler, habit-focused approach with meal plans and diet programmes instead of numeric coaching.

FatSecret logo

Best MacroFactor alternative for working in the browser

FatSecret

Free core food diary and web access, if you don't need adaptive macro coaching.

MacroFactor alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to MacroFactor?

MyFitnessPal ranks first right now. Much larger food database and a free tier, if you can live with ads and static calorie targets. Carb Manager and Lifesum follow it in our ranking.

MacroFactor vs MyFitnessPal: what's the difference?

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

Is MacroFactor free?

MacroFactor is a paid product. Free version: No (free trial only); Starting price: $71.99 per year; Free trial: 7 days; Monthly plan: $11.99 a month. Checked on MacroFactor's own site, November 2026.

Is there a free alternative to MacroFactor?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to MacroFactor?

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

Why do people switch from MacroFactor?

The complaints we hear most: no free version at all, only a trial; phone only: no web or desktop app; ignores wearable calorie-burn data by design.

How is this list ranked?

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