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7 alternatives to MyFitnessPal

MyFitnessPal is a Health and Fitness product. The community recommends 7 alternatives: 7 open source, 7 self-hostable and 7 free to use. They are ranked by community votes, ratings and favorites, with the key differences from MyFitnessPal highlighted.

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About MyFitnessPal

Calorie counter and nutrition tracker with a large food database, barcode scanning and exercise logging.

Closed source
Not self-hostable
Freemium
iOS
Android
Web
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Quick picks

Lyftr logo

Best open-source pick

Lyftr

Open source, MIT license

Lyftr logo

Best self-hosted pick

Lyftr

Run it on your own server

Lyftr logo

Best free pick

Lyftr

Free to use

All alternatives

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    Lyftr

    Personal Dashboards

    Self-hosted fitness tracker. Log workouts, track nutrition, and monitor progress. Docker deployment, mobile-friendly.

    Open source · MIT
    Self-hostable

    Compared with MyFitnessPal

    • + Open source (MyFitnessPal is not)
    • + Self-hostable (MyFitnessPal is not)
    • + Free to use (MyFitnessPal is paid)
    DetailsWebsite
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    MacroTrackr

    Self-hosting Solutions

    Privacy-respecting macro tracking: use the managed app or self-host the AGPLv3 stack.

    Open source · AGPL-3.0
    Self-hostable

    Compared with MyFitnessPal

    • + Open source (MyFitnessPal is not)
    • + Self-hostable (MyFitnessPal is not)
    • + Free to use (MyFitnessPal is paid)
    DetailsWebsite
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    NutriTrace

    Recipe Management

    Self-hosted personal nutrition tracker — single Docker container, AGPL-3.0, no telemetry, no cloud sync.

    Open source · AGPL-3.0
    Self-hostable

    Compared with MyFitnessPal

    • + Open source (MyFitnessPal is not)
    • + Self-hostable (MyFitnessPal is not)
    • + Free to use (MyFitnessPal is paid)
    DetailsWebsite
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    OpenNutriTracker

    Recipe Management

    🍴 OpenNutriTracker is a free and open source calorie tracker with a focus on simplicity and privacy.

    Open source · GPL-3.0
    Self-hostable

    Compared with MyFitnessPal

    • + Open source (MyFitnessPal is not)
    • + Self-hostable (MyFitnessPal is not)
    • + Free to use (MyFitnessPal is paid)
    DetailsWebsite
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    openplate

    AI

    Open-source, self-hosted food tracker and logger app (PWA). BYOK AI plate identification, local-first, MIT licensed.

    Open source · MIT
    Self-hostable

    Compared with MyFitnessPal

    • + Open source (MyFitnessPal is not)
    • + Self-hostable (MyFitnessPal is not)
    • + Free to use (MyFitnessPal is paid)
    DetailsWebsite
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    PANTS

    Recipe Management

    PANTS is a self-hosted, open-source nutrition tracker and tool for nutritional data analysis of ingredients and recipes.

    Open source · Apache-2.0
    Self-hostable

    Compared with MyFitnessPal

    • + Open source (MyFitnessPal is not)
    • + Self-hostable (MyFitnessPal is not)
    • + Free to use (MyFitnessPal is paid)
    DetailsWebsite
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    Schautrack

    Personal Dashboards

    Self-hostable, open-source nutrition tracker — log calories, macros, and weight, set goals, and share progress with friends.

    Open source · AGPL-3.0
    Self-hostable

    Compared with MyFitnessPal

    • + Open source (MyFitnessPal is not)
    • + Self-hostable (MyFitnessPal is not)
    • + Free to use (MyFitnessPal is paid)
    DetailsWebsite

MyFitnessPal vs. alternatives

ServiceOpen sourceSelf-hostedLicensePricingPlatformsRatingVotes
MyFitnessPal
Current
NoNoproprietaryFreemiumiOS / Android / Web——
LyftrYesYesMIT———0
MacroTrackrYesYesAGPL-3.0———0
NutriTraceYesYesAGPL-3.0———0
OpenNutriTrackerYesYesGPL-3.0———0
openplateYesYesMIT———0
PANTSYesYesApache-2.0———0
SchautrackYesYesAGPL-3.0———0

FAQ

What is the best alternative to MyFitnessPal?

Community-recommended alternatives to MyFitnessPal include Lyftr, MacroTrackr, NutriTrace, OpenNutriTracker, openplate, and PANTS. Compare open source, self-hosting, pricing and platforms to choose.

Is there a free alternative to MyFitnessPal?

Yes. Lyftr, MacroTrackr, NutriTrace, OpenNutriTracker, openplate, and PANTS can be used for free; the open-source, self-hostable ones can be run on your own server at no cost.

Is there an open-source alternative to MyFitnessPal?

Yes. Open-source alternatives include Lyftr, MacroTrackr, NutriTrace, OpenNutriTracker, openplate, and PANTS.

Can I self-host an alternative to MyFitnessPal?

Yes. Lyftr, MacroTrackr, NutriTrace, OpenNutriTracker, openplate, and PANTS can run on your own server, so you keep control of your data.

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    JEFIT

    Workout planner and tracker with a large exercise library, training plans and progress charts.

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    Strava

    GPS activity tracker and social network for runners and cyclists, with segments, routes and training analysis.

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    Strong

    Minimal strength-training log for recording sets, reps and weights, with rest timers and progress charts.

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    Lose It!

    Calorie counting and weight-loss app with food logging, barcode scanning and goal tracking.

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