10 Best MyFitnessPal Alternatives in 2026 (Free Barcode Still Included)

TL;DR — The best free MyFitnessPal alternative in 2026 depends on what you're replacing. Ellim (iOS) brings back free barcode scanning, free custom macros, and adds workout tracking — closest match to "MFP as you remember it." Lose It! is the most similar cross-platform free experience. Cronometer wins on accuracy and micronutrients. FatSecret and MyNetDiary are strong pure-free options. Six of these ten apps still include free barcode scanning — MFP doesn't.

MyFitnessPal in 2026 is a different product than the one that became the default calorie counter a decade ago. In October 1, 2022, barcode scanning moved behind the $19.99/mo Premium paywall — the most-used feature in the app, gone overnight for non-payers. In 2024, custom macro goals followed. In April 2026, a redesign pushed daily logging from ~90 seconds to several minutes per Reddit complaints — the diary no longer shows calories per meal at a glance. Each change drove a fresh wave of users looking elsewhere.

If you're here because you're tired of paying $80–$100 a year for features that used to be free, or because the April redesign broke your daily routine, the question isn't "what's the best nutrition app?" — it's "which apps still let me do what MyFitnessPal used to do, without paying?"

We tested ten alternatives across three filters: the free tier has to include barcode scanning, the free tier has to allow custom macro goals, and logging a meal has to take under 30 seconds end-to-end. Below: the ten best MyFitnessPal alternatives for 2026, with verified pricing, what each replaces, and what you give up vs MFP's 15M-entry database.

Quick-Pick Comparison

What each free tier includes vs MyFitnessPal — and what the paid tier costs:

How We Evaluated MyFitnessPal Alternatives

We logged a real week of meals in each app — breakfast, mid-morning snack, lunch, post-workout shake, dinner — using barcode where possible, food search where not, and the existing MFP food diary as a reference. We weighted six criteria:

• Free barcode scanning —

• The single most-requested MFP feature, paywalled on October 1, 2022. This is the make-or-break criterion for any "MFP alternative" — if the free tier doesn't include barcode scan, it doesn't actually replace MFP.

• Free custom macro goals —

• MFP moved this to Premium in 2024. If you want to set "200g protein, 150g carbs, 60g fat" without paying, you need an alternative that allows custom macros on the free tier.

• Food database accuracy —

• Big database ≠ accurate database. MFP's 15M+ entries include thousands of duplicates, wrong portions, and user-mislabeled foods. We weighted curated databases (USDA-verified) over sheer entry count.

• Ad load on free tier —

• Most "free" tiers in 2026 show ads. We tested each app for ad frequency and noted which apps have genuinely ad-free free tiers — and which use ads to pressure you toward Premium.

• Logging speed —

• Per the April 2026 MFP redesign complaints, logging time went from ~90 seconds to several minutes. We timed each alternative on a real meal — barcode scan to logged entry. Anything over 30 seconds per item failed.

• Switch cost —

• Can you export your MFP history? Will the app re-import your common foods? Switching is a real friction, and we noted which apps make migration easier.

We deliberately did not weight database size by itself. MFP's 15 million entries include duplicates, mislabeled foods, and wrong portion sizes — quality matters more than count once you're past a few hundred thousand entries.

What MyFitnessPal Took Away (And When)

A quick timeline so you know what you're actually replacing:

• October 1, 2022 —

• Barcode scanner moved behind Premium ($19.99/mo). Existing users kept free access until September 30, 2022. Every new install required Premium for barcode scanning from day one.

• 2023 —

• Voice logging and Meal Scan (photo logging) launched as Premium-only.

• 2024 —

• Custom macro goals moved to Premium. Setting your own protein/carbs/fat targets — once free — now requires a subscription.

• 2024 —

• Premium+ ($24.99/mo or $99.99/yr) introduced. Meal planning + automated grocery lists locked to this higher tier.

• April 2026 —

• Major UI redesign. Per Reddit r/loseit and r/MyFitnessPal discussions, daily logging time roughly doubled. The diary no longer shows calories per meal at a glance — you have to tap into each meal to see totals. Many users canceled the same week.

Net result: the free tier most users remember from 2020 essentially no longer exists. If you want barcode scanning, custom macros, and a logging flow that takes under 90 seconds per day — at no cost — you need one of the apps below.

The 10 Best MyFitnessPal Alternatives in 2026

1. Ellim — Best Overall Free Alternative

Ellim is the closest replacement to "MyFitnessPal as you remember it" — free barcode scanning, free custom macro goals, no ads on the free tier, and a USDA-verified food database. The difference vs MFP: Ellim also ships workout tracking with 3,500+ exercises in the same app, so you don't need to stack a second subscription (Hevy + MFP Premium together is $30+/mo). Premium adds AI meal photo detection and AI workout generation, but the core nutrition flow is free forever and ad-free.

Pros

• Free barcode scanning (the feature MFP took away)

• Free custom macro goals (the feature MFP took away in 2024)

• No ads on any tier — including free

• USDA-verified database (~175,000 curated items vs MFP's 15M crowdsourced entries with variable accuracy)

• Built-in workout tracking with 3,500-exercise library — no second app needed

• AI meal photo detection on Premium (more accurate than MFP's scan on packaged meals)

• Apple HealthKit sync, Live Activities during workouts, Dynamic Island

Cons

• iPhone only — no Android app (yet)

• Smaller raw database than MFP's 15M (USDA-curated, so accuracy is higher)

• Premium ($17.99/mo) for AI meal photo and Smart Session workouts — core nutrition is free

Free tier: Barcode scan, food search, custom macro goals, daily nutrition view, history, calorie + macro tracking, Apple Health sync, full workout tracking, 3,500-exercise library. No ads.

Paid pricing: Premium $17.99/mo or $99.99/yr — adds AI meal photo detection, weekly/monthly dashboards, Smart Session AI workouts, progressive overload insights. Core nutrition tracking is free forever.

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2. Lose It! — Closest Branding to Pre-2022 MFP

Lose It! has the most similar branding and onboarding to MyFitnessPal's old free experience — goal-driven setup, calorie-deficit framing, large crowdsourced food database, clean daily log. One important caveat: as of 2026, the App Store listing for Lose It! places Barcode Scanner under Premium Plan Features. Account, region, and legacy-user differences may apply — verify inside the app before counting on it. The free tier still covers calorie tracking, food search, weight logging, and a basic macro view. Trade-offs: ads on free, wearable sync (Fitbit, Garmin, Withings) requires Premium.

Pros

• Free custom calorie + basic macro goals

• Large crowdsourced food database (broad coverage)

• Goal-driven onboarding (set goal weight + timeline)

• Lifetime tier exists — unusual in this category

• 7-day Premium trial

Cons

• Per App Store listing, Barcode Scanner is a Premium Plan Feature in 2026

• Ads on free tier

• Database is crowdsourced (similar accuracy issues to MFP)

• Wearable sync (Fitbit, Garmin, Apple Health for some features) needs Premium

• Weight-loss framing is heavy — less useful for muscle gain or maintenance

• AI photo logging is Premium-only

Free tier: Calorie tracking + food search + weight log + macro view. Barcode scanner is listed as a Premium feature per App Store — verify in-app for your account.

Paid pricing: Premium $9.99/mo or $39.99/yr. Lifetime tier also offered. Premium adds wearable sync, AI photo logging (Snap It), ad removal, meal planning, recipe builder.

3. Cronometer — Best for Accuracy and Micronutrients

Cronometer is the "I want my data to be right" alternative. The food database is curated and verified (1.1M+ entries per their App Store listing), so portion sizes and macros are accurate by default. It tracks 84+ nutrients vs the 5-15 that most apps cover — every vitamin, mineral, fatty acid, and amino acid. Free tier is genuinely usable: full nutrient tracking with no daily logging caps. Gold now includes Photo Log AI meal logging. The main constraint on free is a 7-day history cap and ads.

Pros

• Free barcode scanning + free custom macros

• Tracks 84+ nutrients (vs 5-15 for everyone else)

• Verified curated database (1.1M+ entries)

• Photo Log AI meal logging on Gold

• Trusted by clinical dietitians and athletes

• Generous free tier — full micronutrient tracking, no daily cap

Cons

• Free history capped at 7 days (Gold removes this)

• Ads on free tier

• UI is functional rather than beautiful

• No meal planning or recipes

Free tier: Full 84+ nutrient tracking, unlimited daily logging, verified database, exercise log, barcode scan, custom macros. Capped at 7-day history with ads.

Paid pricing: Gold pricing varies by storefront — commonly listed around $49.99–$59.99/yr. Adds unlimited history, no ads, Photo Log AI meal logging, custom charts, fasting timer, recipe importer, food timestamps.

4. FatSecret — Best Pure-Free Database (No Subscription Required)

FatSecret is the most-overlooked option on this list. The core app — calorie tracking, full macros, barcode scanner, weight logging, recipe builder, web dashboard — is genuinely free, with no usage caps. Premium ($5-15/mo depending on region) adds Smart Food Scan (photo logging), Smart Assistant (voice logging), dietitian meal plans, and water tracking. But unlike MFP, the free tier is not artificially crippled — it's a usable everyday tracker without paying.

Pros

• Free barcode scanning + free custom macros + free recipe builder

• Strong food database (~380K curated entries)

• Web dashboard available (rare in this category)

• Free community features

• Cheapest premium annual on this list ($38.99-59.99/yr depending on country)

Cons

• Ads on free tier

• No free trial for Premium — must commit to at least one month

• UI feels dated next to Ellim or Lifesum

• AI photo logging requires Premium

• Limited micronutrient tracking compared to Cronometer

Free tier: Calorie + full macro tracking, barcode scan, weight log, recipe builder, web dashboard, community features.

Paid pricing: Premium $6.99-$14.99/mo or $38.99-$59.99/yr (varies by country). Adds Smart Food Scan, Smart Assistant, dietitian meal plans, water tracking.

5. MyNetDiary — Best Cross-Platform Free Tier (No Ads)

MyNetDiary is the quietest major player — no flashy ad campaign, no influencer push — but the free tier is one of the strongest on this list. Free barcode scanning, free food search across MyNetDiary's 2M+ staff-verified entries, up to 108 nutrients tracked per their site, and (importantly) no ads on the free tier. Strong wearable sync. AI Meal Scan is on the Premium Plus tier. UI feels a little dated next to Lifesum or Ellim, but if you want a no-bullshit cross-platform free tracker without ads, MyNetDiary is the closest thing to Ellim outside iOS.

Pros

• Free barcode scanning

• No ads on free tier (rare)

• 2M+ staff-verified food entries

• Up to 108 nutrients tracked

• iOS and Android with feature parity

• Strong wearable sync on free

Cons

• UI feels dated next to Ellim or Lifesum

• Less polished onboarding — no goal-driven setup

• AI Meal Scan is on the Premium Plus tier

• Premium ($59.99/yr) needed for meal planning and advanced analytics

Free tier: Barcode scan, food search (2M+ verified entries), calorie + macro tracking, up to 108 nutrients, weight log, wearable sync, no ads.

Paid pricing: Premium ~$9.99/mo or $59.99/yr. Premium Plus adds AI Meal Scan. Both add meal planning, advanced analytics, recipe importer, custom reports.

6. Foodnoms — Best Indie Apple-Ecosystem Tracker

Foodnoms is the indie Apple-ecosystem choice — built by a solo developer, runs on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch, with deep HealthKit integration. Free barcode scanning, free food search, and per the Foodnoms site, Foodnoms+ adds the Foodnoms AI Meal Scanner. Per Foodnoms' own help docs there is no lifetime purchase option — pricing is subscription-based at ~$40/year. If you're Apple-first and prefer indie software with a thoughtful design, Foodnoms is the most considered pick.

Pros

• Free barcode scanning + free food search

• Beautiful Apple-native interface (SwiftUI)

• Runs on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch

• Deep HealthKit integration

• Foodnoms AI Meal Scanner on Plus

• No ads

Cons

• Apple ecosystem only — no Android

• Smaller community than mainstream apps

• No workout tracking — pair with a separate app or use Ellim

• Per Foodnoms' own help docs, no lifetime purchase option (subscription-only)

Free tier: Basic logging, custom foods, food search, barcode scan, HealthKit sync.

Paid pricing: Foodnoms+ ~$40/year. Adds Foodnoms AI Meal Scanner, advanced analytics, full database access.

7. YAZIO — Best for Recipes + Intermittent Fasting

YAZIO is Europe's most popular nutrition app, recipe-led. The free tier is the most restrictive on this list — barcode scanning, AI photo logging, recipes, and fasting plans all live behind PRO. But PRO is the cheapest annual on this list at $47.90/yr (~$3.99/mo). If you cook a lot, want intermittent fasting integration, and are okay paying for PRO, YAZIO is the best value upgrade path from MFP — especially if MFP's Premium+ ($99.99/yr) was too expensive.

Pros

• Cheapest annual subscription on this list (~$3.99/mo on PRO)

• Strong recipe library (PRO)

• Built-in intermittent fasting timers (16:8, 12:12, 5:2, more)

• AI photo logging added late 2025 (PRO)

• Clean modern UI

Cons

• Free tier blocks barcode scanning, AI photo, recipes, and fasting

• Manual food entry only on free

• Less popular in the US — smaller community

• No workout tracking

Free tier: Manual food entry, basic calorie tracking, water tracking, food database read access.

Paid pricing: PRO $47.90/yr (~$3.99/mo on annual). Quarterly $19.99-$23.99. Adds barcode + AI photo + recipes + fasting + macro details.

8. MacroFactor — Best Paid Upgrade (Adaptive Macro Coaching)

MacroFactor is the right choice if you were paying for MyFitnessPal Premium specifically for macro tracking and feel like the product hasn't evolved. There's no free tier — and the makers say there never will be — but the algorithmic macro coaching is best-in-class. It adjusts your daily calorie and macro targets weekly based on your actual weight change vs predicted. Ad-free by design, curated 300,000-entry database, 7-day trial. If you're running a structured cut, bulk, or recomp, MacroFactor handles the math better than anything else on this list.

Pros

• Best-in-class adaptive macro coaching algorithm

• Curated database (300K+ entries)

• Ad-free by design

• 7-day full-featured trial

• iOS, Android, Apple Watch, Wear OS

Cons

• No free tier at all

• Most expensive monthly on this list ($11.99/mo)

• No AI photo logging

• Overkill if you just want to count calories without coaching

Free tier: None. 7-day trial.

Paid pricing: Monthly $11.99/mo, 6-month $7.99/mo, annual $5.99/mo ($71.99/yr). Add Workouts companion for $89.99/yr after first year.

9. Lifesum — Best for Lifestyle / Wellness Coaching

Lifesum leans wellness-coaching rather than pure tracking. The interface is the prettiest of the nutrition apps tested, and Premium ships diet plans (keto, Mediterranean, low-carb, intermittent fasting), recipes, and meal plans. The free tier includes a barcode scanner per Lifesum's own documentation, plus basic calorie tracking — but diet plans, recipes, and detailed macro breakdowns require Premium. Best for someone who wants nutrition as part of a broader wellness app rather than a numbers-driven tracker. Family plan ($59.99/yr for 5 users) is unusual in this category.

Pros

• Cleanest visual design of the nutrition apps tested

• Strong diet-plan library on Premium (keto, Mediterranean, low-carb, IF)

• Family plan available ($59.99/yr for 5 users)

• Recipes and meal planning on Premium

Cons

• Free tier is heavily limited — basic calorie tracking only

• Limited free barcode scanning

• Ads on free tier

• No standard free trial in 2026

• Premium price has risen significantly over recent years

Free tier: Basic calorie tracking, manual entry, limited barcode, ads.

Paid pricing: Premium $9.99/mo, $8.33/mo quarterly, or $4.17/mo annual ($49.99/yr). Family plan $59.99/yr (5 users). Pricing varies by region.

10. Noom — Best for Psychology-Based Coaching

Noom is the outlier on this list — it's not really a calorie counter, it's a CBT-based weight loss program with daily psychology lessons and optional coaching. If you tried MyFitnessPal and decided your problem wasn't tracking but the behavior around eating, Noom is the most thoughtful product in this category. Expensive ($209/yr annual, $70/mo monthly), but a different solution to a different problem. Includes food logging, but the lessons are the main product.

Pros

• CBT-based daily psychology lessons (unique in this category)

• Optional human coaching

• Best-in-class for people who want to understand the "why" behind their eating

• 7-14 day trial for $0.50

Cons

• Most expensive on this list ($209/yr or $70/mo)

• Not really a calorie counter — different category

• Food database is curated but smaller than MFP / Cronometer

• Weight-loss focused — less useful for muscle gain or maintenance

• Best results require committing to the full program for months

Free tier: None. $0.50 trial for 7-14 days.

Paid pricing: Monthly ~$70/mo, 4-month ~$42/mo, annual $209/yr (~$17/mo). Noom Med (GLP-1 program) starts at $79 initial + $199-349/mo.

Head-to-Head: Top 5 vs MyFitnessPal

How the strongest free alternatives compare directly to MFP's current free tier:

MyFitnessPal Alternatives — Full Feature Matrix

Every feature, every alternative, side by side.

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Best MyFitnessPal Alternative by Why You're Switching

"I just want barcode scanning back, for free"

Ellim (no ads, USDA-curated database, also includes workout tracking), Lose It! (most similar to MFP's old free experience, has ads), or FatSecret (closest pure-free experience, has ads). All three include free barcode scanning + free custom macros, which is what most former MFP users actually need.

"I want my data to actually be accurate"

MFP's 15M-entry database has well-documented quality issues — duplicate entries, wrong portions, mislabeled foods. The most accurate alternatives use curated databases: Cronometer (USDA-verified, 84-nutrient tracking) and Ellim (USDA-verified, 175K curated items). Both will give you fewer entries than MFP, but those entries are right.

"I want micronutrient tracking, not just calories"

No contest: Cronometer tracks 84 nutrients vs the 5-15 covered by every other app on this list. Free tier includes full micronutrient tracking. Essential if you have restricted diets, athletic demands, or clinical concerns.

"I want the algorithm to handle my macro adjustments"

If you were paying MFP Premium specifically for macro tracking and want a smarter product, MacroFactor adjusts your daily calorie and macro targets weekly based on your actual weight change vs predicted. Paid-only ($71.99/yr annual), but it replaces the manual macro re-targeting that MFP makes you do yourself. Closest direct upgrade for MFP Premium subscribers who want the math handled.

"I want one app for nutrition AND workouts"

Only one app on this list bundles both in the free tier — Ellim. Everyone else makes you stack with a separate workout app (Hevy + MFP combined is typically $25-40/mo). See our workout + nutrition in one app guide for the full trade-offs.

"I want recipes and meal planning"

YAZIO PRO ($47.90/yr) has the deepest recipe library at the lowest annual cost. Lifesum has the prettiest meal plans. Noom bundles meal planning with psychology lessons (if you also want coaching).

"I want privacy / no ads / no subscription"

Foodnoms is the indie Apple-ecosystem pick (Foodnoms+ ~$40/year — no lifetime per their docs). Ellim is the no-ads option (no ads on free or Premium). MyNetDiary is the no-ads option for cross-platform users.

"I want to fix my relationship with eating, not just count calories"

Noom is the best psychology-based option — CBT-based daily lessons, optional coaching, structured behavior-change program. Expensive ($209/yr) but a fundamentally different product than a calorie counter.

How to Switch from MyFitnessPal (Practical Steps)

Switching from MFP feels intimidating because of how much history you've logged. In practice, migration is usually 20-30 minutes of active setup:

1. Export your MFP data first.

2. In MFP go to Settings → Account → Request Data Export. You'll get an email with a CSV of your logged foods, weight, and exercise history within 48 hours.

3. Pick the alternative that matches your switching reason.

4. Use the sub-sections above. Don't try to evaluate all 10 — pick the one most aligned with why you left MFP.

5. Re-create your top 15-20 most-logged foods.

6. Most people log the same 15-20 meals repeatedly. Recreate those in your new app first — usually 10 minutes total. Everything else builds up naturally.

7. Set your custom macros once.

8. Use the protein/carbs/fat targets you were already using in MFP. Our

9. protein guide

10. is a useful reference if you need to recalculate.

11. Log meals in parallel for 3-5 days.

12. Keep MFP for the first few days while you learn the new app. Cancel MFP Premium only after you're comfortable.

13. Cancel MFP Premium.

14. Settings → Subscription → Cancel. The subscription continues to the end of your current billing period — you don't lose access early.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best free alternative to MyFitnessPal in 2026?

For most users, Ellim is the closest replacement to "MyFitnessPal as you remember it" — free barcode scan, free custom macros, no ads, and built-in workout tracking. Lose It! is the most similar free cross-platform experience (Android included). Cronometer is best if you want accurate micronutrient data. FatSecret is the strongest pure-free option.

Why did MyFitnessPal put the barcode scanner behind a paywall?

MFP moved barcode scanning to Premium in October 1, 2022 — the company stated the change funded continued database investment. Users reacted poorly because barcode scan was the single most-used feature and was free since the app's launch. Existing users kept free access until September 30, 2022; every new install required Premium from day one. The change is the primary reason most former MFP users start looking for alternatives.

Which MyFitnessPal alternatives still have free barcode scanning?

Ellim (no ads), Lose It! (ads), Cronometer (ads), FatSecret (ads), MyNetDiary (no ads), and Foodnoms (Apple ecosystem, no ads). Apps that have moved barcode behind Premium: MyFitnessPal and YAZIO. Lifesum lists a free barcode scanner per their own docs. Lose It!'s App Store listing places Barcode Scanner under Premium Plan Features — verify in-app.

Will my MyFitnessPal data transfer to another app?

Not automatically, but you can export it. In MFP: Settings → Account → Request Data Export. You'll receive a CSV with your food log, weight history, and exercise data within 48 hours. Most alternative apps don't directly import MFP's CSV — but in practice, you only need to recreate your 15-20 most-frequently-logged foods (most people's diary is heavily concentrated). Plan on 20-30 minutes of active migration time.

Is MyFitnessPal Premium worth it in 2026?

Premium ($19.99/mo, $79.99/yr) buys back features that used to be free: barcode scanner, voice logging, meal scan, custom macros. Premium+ ($24.99/mo, $99.99/yr) adds meal planning. Worth it only if you specifically want MFP's database and don't mind paying for features that are free in Ellim, Lose It!, FatSecret, MyNetDiary, Foodnoms, or Cronometer. For most users, switching is cheaper.

Which alternative has the largest food database?

Lose It! (large crowdsourced database) is the only one approaching MFP's scale. FatSecret (380K curated) and Cronometer (300K curated) trade size for accuracy. Ellim has ~175K USDA-verified items. Note: "largest" doesn't mean "most accurate" — MFP's 15M entries include significant duplicate, mislabeled, and incorrect-portion entries.

What about MyFitnessPal's AI Meal Scan?

MFP's Meal Scan (photo logging) is offered as a Premium feature in 2026. Accuracy is generally better on whole foods (a plain salad, an apple) than on prepared meals or restaurant plates. Equivalents are available in Ellim Premium, Lose It! Premium (Snap It), and YAZIO PRO. None of these AI features are at 100% accuracy yet — all are useful for ballpark tracking but worth verifying for important meals.

Which MyFitnessPal alternative is best on Android?

Lose It! (free barcode, large database), Cronometer (micronutrients, free), and MyNetDiary (no ads, free barcode) are the strongest Android free alternatives. FatSecret is also solid. Ellim is currently iOS-only.

Which MyFitnessPal alternative is best on iPhone?

Ellim (SwiftUI-native, HealthKit, Live Activities, Dynamic Island) and Foodnoms (indie SwiftUI, on-device privacy) are the most iPhone-native picks. Everyone else is a cross-platform app — usable, but you can feel the Android-first design.

Do I need to pay for ANY app if I want full features?

No. Ellim's free tier, Cronometer (free), FatSecret (free core), and MyNetDiary (free) all give you everything most users actually need — barcode scan, custom macros, full daily tracking — without paying. You only pay if you want a specific advanced feature: adaptive macro coaching (MacroFactor, Carbon Diet Coach), AI photo logging (most apps' paid tiers), micronutrient depth + history (Cronometer Gold), or meal planning + recipes (YAZIO PRO, Lifesum Premium, MyFitnessPal Premium+).

Why is Ellim free if it has barcode scanning, custom macros, and workout tracking?

No catch on the basics. The bet is that giving away the features MFP took away — free barcode scanning, custom macros, no ads — is the right way to earn trust. A small percentage of users upgrade to Premium ($17.99/mo) for the more expensive AI features: Smart Session (full AI-generated workouts), AI meal photo detection, and progressive overload insights. You can track for years on the free tier and never need Premium. No ads, no credit card, no trial countdown.

The Bottom Line

The best MyFitnessPal alternative in 2026 depends on why you're leaving. If you want the features MFP took away (barcode, custom macros) back for free and you're on iOS, Ellim is the closest replacement plus built-in workout tracking. If you want the most-similar cross-platform experience, Lose It!. If you want accurate micronutrient data, Cronometer. If you want strong free without micronutrient depth, FatSecret or MyNetDiary. If you want algorithmic coaching, MacroFactor. If you want psychology-based behavior change, Noom.

The good news: every app on this list except Noom and MacroFactor has a free tier that's genuinely usable. Six of them still have free barcode scanning. You don't need to keep paying MFP Premium for features other apps give you for nothing.

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