WeightWatchers
Weight-loss program built around its Points system, with coaching, community and GLP-1 medical care.
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No, it's a paid product
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About WeightWatchers
WeightWatchers (also styled WW) has run weight-loss programs for more than 60 years and now delivers them mainly through its app. The core idea is the Points system, which turns nutrition data into a single number per food so you can eat what you like within a daily budget; it can be adjusted for situations like diabetes or breastfeeding. Plans range from app-only Core, to Core+ with extra coaching and workshops, to Med+, a clinical tier where eligible members get prescriptions for GLP-1 medications through an affiliated medical group alongside behavioural support. It suits people who want a structured, flexible program and like community accountability. Everything is subscription based with no free tier, and frequent introductory offers make the true monthly price hard to compare. The app runs on iPhone and Android with a web account, and in-person workshops are available in some areas.
Best for: People who want a flexible points-based plan with coaching, community or medical support.
WeightWatchers pricing (checked Nov 1, 2026)
Each line is quoted from WeightWatchers's own site, with the page it came from.
| Plan or term | What it says | Checked | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plans | Core, Core+ and Med+ | Nov 1, 2026 | weightwatchers.com |
Pros and cons
What works
- Points system allows any food within a budget
- Tiers from app-only to clinical GLP-1 care
- Long track record and large member community
Why people leave
- No free plan
- Constant promotions make real pricing hard to compare
- Medical tier is US-focused and requires eligibility
WeightWatchers vs MacroFactor, MyFitnessPal and Lose It!
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| Attribute | WeightWatchers | MacroFactor | MyFitnessPal | Lose It! |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Paid | Paid | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Verified price | — | $71.99 per year | — | — |
| Free plan | No | No (free trial only) | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | No | No | No |
| Self-hostable | No | No | No | No |
| Platforms | iOS, Android, Web | iOS, Android | iOS, Android, Web | iOS, Android, Web |
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Free food logging with a huge database for people who'd rather count calories themselves.
- 3Lose It!61.8
Low-cost calorie-budget app that covers the tracking side without a program fee.
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Lifesum42.3Cheaper app-only route to meal plans and diet programmes, without points.
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WeightWatchers: common questions
What is WeightWatchers?
WeightWatchers: Weight-loss program built around its Points system, with coaching, community and GLP-1 medical care. Best for people who want a flexible points-based plan with coaching, community or medical support. Available for iOS, Android and Web.
Is WeightWatchers free?
No, WeightWatchers is a paid product. Plans: Core, Core+ and Med+ (checked on WeightWatchers's own site).
How much does WeightWatchers cost?
WeightWatchers is a paid product. Plans: Core, Core+ and Med+. Checked on WeightWatchers's own site, November 2026.
Is WeightWatchers open source?
No, WeightWatchers is not open source.
What platforms does WeightWatchers run on?
WeightWatchers is available for iOS, Android and Web.
What are the best alternatives to WeightWatchers?
The highest-ranked WeightWatchers alternatives right now are MacroFactor, MyFitnessPal and Lose It!. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.
WeightWatchers vs MacroFactor: what's the difference?
Both WeightWatchers and MacroFactor are paid products. Only WeightWatchers runs on Web.