Free MyFitnessPal alternatives: 8 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

8 of the 12 MyFitnessPal alternatives we track can be used for free (free, open source, or with a free plan). Cronometer, Lose It! and Yazio rank highest, with facts last verified Nov 8, 2026.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Verified price	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Cronometer	Free plan + paid	$4.99 a month, billed annually at $59.99	No	Web, iOS, Android	8 of 8	68.8
2	Lose It!	Free plan + paid	—	No	iOS, Android, Web	4 of 4	64.8
3	Yazio	Free plan + paid	—	No	iOS, Android	4 of 4	61.8
4	Fitbit	Free plan + paid	$9.99	No	Android, iOS	6 of 6	56.8
5	Lifesum	Free plan + paid	—	No	iOS, Android	5 of 5	42.3
6	Carb Manager	Free plan + paid	$3.33 a month, billed annually (Premium)	No	Web, iOS, Android	5 of 5	42.3
7	Eat This Much	Free plan + paid	$5/month billed annually	No	Web, iOS, Android	4 of 4	40.9
8	FatSecret	Free plan + paid	—	No	Web, iOS, Android	4 of 4	40.0

1. CronometerTop pick
Best for: People who want accurate micronutrient tracking, and dietitians working with clients
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android
68.8
score / 100
Why switch from MyFitnessPal
Verified nutrition data and detailed micronutrient tracking, with free barcode scanning.
Pros
Tracks up to 95 nutrients and compounds
Verified nutrition data rather than mostly user entries
Barcode scanning included in the free version
Pro edition for health professionals
Cons
Denser, more technical interface
Smaller database of branded and restaurant foods
Some analysis features need the Gold subscription
Visit Cronometer 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 Cronometer a good MyFitnessPal alternative?
Verified facts
8 of 8 verified
Nutrients tracked
Up to 95
Checked Nov 8, 2026cronometer.com(opens source in a new tab)
Barcode scanning
Free
Checked Nov 8, 2026cronometer.com(opens source in a new tab)
Platforms
Web, iOS, Android
Checked Nov 8, 2026cronometer.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free version
Calories, macros, vitamins and minerals
Checked Nov 8, 2026cronometer.com(opens source in a new tab)
Professional edition
Cronometer Pro
Checked Nov 8, 2026cronometer.com(opens source in a new tab)
Starting price
$4.99 a month, billed annually at $59.99
Checked Nov 8, 2026cronometer.com(opens source in a new tab)
Gold plan
$10.99 a month, billed monthly
Checked Nov 8, 2026cronometer.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free plan
Yes (Basic)
Checked Nov 8, 2026cronometer.com(opens source in a new tab)
2. Lose It!
Best for: People who want a simple daily calorie budget for losing weight
Free plan + paidiOS, Android, Web
64.8
score / 100
Why switch from MyFitnessPal
A simpler, weight-loss-focused calorie budget with photo logging and a free tier.
Pros
Clear daily calorie budget tied to a weight goal
Barcode scanner and photo-based food logging
Water and macro tracking
Connects to Apple Health and Google Fit
Cons
Built mainly for weight loss, less for other goals
Less micronutrient detail than Cronometer
Many planning features need Premium
Visit Lose It! Compare with MyFitnessPal 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 Lose It! a good MyFitnessPal alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Owner
FitNow, Inc. (Ziff Davis)
Checked Nov 8, 2026loseit.com(opens source in a new tab)
Photo logging
Smart Camera
Checked Nov 8, 2026loseit.com(opens source in a new tab)
Integrations
Apple Health, Google Fit
Checked Nov 8, 2026loseit.com(opens source in a new tab)
Barcode scanning
Yes
Checked Nov 8, 2026loseit.com(opens source in a new tab)
3. Yazio
Best for: People who want calorie counting and intermittent fasting in one app
Free plan + paidiOS, Android
61.8
score / 100
Why switch from MyFitnessPal
Combines calorie tracking with built-in intermittent fasting plans and recipes.
Pros
Built-in intermittent fasting plans and timers
AI photo, barcode and manual food logging
3,000+ recipes matched to goals
Cons
Fasting plans and recipes need Yazio Pro
Frequent discount banners make pricing unclear
Less micronutrient detail than Cronometer
Visit Yazio 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 Yazio a good MyFitnessPal alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Fasting plans
16:8, 5:2, 6:1 and more
Checked Nov 8, 2026yazio.com(opens source in a new tab)
Recipes
3,000+
Checked Nov 8, 2026yazio.com(opens source in a new tab)
Users
100M+
Checked Nov 8, 2026yazio.com(opens source in a new tab)
Food logging
AI photo, barcode or manual
Checked Nov 8, 2026yazio.com(opens source in a new tab)
4. Fitbit
Best for: People who want an everyday wearable with strong sleep tracking and an easy health app
Free plan + paidAndroid, iOS
56.8
score / 100
Why switch from MyFitnessPal
Logs food and calories in the same app that tracks your steps, sleep and heart rate from a Fitbit or Pixel Watch.
Pros
Detailed sleep tracking with stages and a sleep score
Wide hardware range, from screenless bands to smartwatches
Premium adds an AI coach that adapts workout plans
Cons
Needs Fitbit or Google hardware to be useful
Best coaching features sit behind a subscription
Ongoing rebrand to Google Health means account and app changes
Visit Fitbit Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.360
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 Fitbit a good MyFitnessPal alternative?
Verified facts
6 of 6 verified
App name
Now the Google Health app
Checked Nov 8, 2026fitbit.com(opens source in a new tab)
Premium starting price
$9.99
Checked Nov 8, 2026fitbit.com(opens source in a new tab)
AI coach
Built with Gemini
Checked Nov 8, 2026fitbit.com(opens source in a new tab)
Sleep tracking
Score, duration and stages
Checked Nov 8, 2026fitbit.com(opens source in a new tab)
Starting price
From $9.99 (Google Health Premium)
Checked Nov 8, 2026fitbit.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free trial
3 months of coaching, per current offer
Checked Nov 8, 2026fitbit.com(opens source in a new tab)
5. Lifesum
Best for: People who want structured diet plans and recipes, not just a calorie number
Free plan + paidiOS, Android
42.3
score / 100
Why switch from MyFitnessPal
Adds diet programmes, meal plans and photo or voice logging.
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 Compare with MyFitnessPal Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.312
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 MyFitnessPal 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)
6. Carb Manager
Best for: Keto and low-carb dieters who want net-carb tracking and matching recipes
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android
42.3
score / 100
Why switch from MyFitnessPal
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 Compare with MyFitnessPal Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.312
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 MyFitnessPal 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)
7. Eat This Much
Best for: People with calorie or macro goals who want menus generated for them rather than planned by hand
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android
40.9
score / 100
Why switch from MyFitnessPal
Plans your meals ahead to hit your targets, not just logs what you ate.
Pros
Builds full days of meals to hit calorie and macro targets
Pantry feature uses up food you already have
Grocery lists can go straight to delivery services
Free plan already generates daily plans and logs food
Cons
Weekly plans and grocery lists need Premium
Generated recipes can feel generic next to your own collection
Grocery delivery integrations are mainly US services
Visit Eat This Much Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.37
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 Eat This Much a good MyFitnessPal alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Free plan
Yes, daily meal plans
Checked Nov 8, 2026eatthismuch.com(opens source in a new tab)
Premium price
$5/month billed annually
Checked Nov 8, 2026eatthismuch.com(opens source in a new tab)
Grocery delivery
Instacart, Amazon Fresh, Walmart
Checked Nov 8, 2026eatthismuch.com(opens source in a new tab)
Founded
2012
Checked Nov 8, 2026eatthismuch.com(opens source in a new tab)
8. FatSecret
Best for: Budget-minded dieters who want a free, international food diary on phone and web
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android
40.0
score / 100
Why switch from MyFitnessPal
Free food diary with a verified international database on web and mobile.
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 ×0.312
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 MyFitnessPal 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)

Quick comparison

1. CronometerTop pick

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2. Lose It!

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3. Yazio

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4. Fitbit

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5. Lifesum

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6. Carb Manager

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7. Eat This Much

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8. FatSecret

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