FIT4EAT

Free MyFitnessPal alternatives. We compared 4.

Since October 2022 MyFitnessPal's barcode scanner has been paid, and meal photo logging and the coach are only on Premium and only in English. These are the alternatives that give you the most without paying.

FIT4EAT is our app. Data on the other apps comes from each one's official pages, app stores and help centers, with the sources at the bottom of the page. If something has changed, write to info@fit4eat.com and we'll fix it.

In short

Free barcode scanner
FIT4EAT, Cronometer, FatSecret and YazioPremium on MyFitnessPal since 2022
Free meal photo
Only FIT4EAT3 scans a week; paid or unconfirmed on the others
Workout plan
Only FIT4EATWe didn't find one on the other 3
FeatureFIT4EATCronometerFatSecretYazio
Calorie and macro diaryFreeFreeFreeFree
Barcode scannerFreeFreeFreeFree
AI meal photo logging3/wkFree with limitsPaidUnconfirmedPaid
Workout plan built for youFreeNoNoNo
AI coachFreePaidNoNo
In-app communityFreeNoFreeUnconfirmed
In Brazilian PortugueseFreeFreeFreeFree
In SpanishFreeUnconfirmedFreeFree
In ItalianFreeUnconfirmedFreeFree
Paid plan€9.99/month or €79.99 for the first year, then €119.99/year€11.99/month or €69.99/yearVaries by store€35.90/year
  • Free
  • Paid or only partly
  • Not available
  • Not confirmed

FIT4EAT: 3 photo analyses a week on the free plan, unlimited on PRO. "Interface only": the app is translated, but photo logging, voice, workout routines and the coach only work with your phone set to English. "No": we didn't find the feature on the official pages. Facts checked on October 19, 2026. Prices in euros from the official website or the App Store in Portugal; the store in your country may show different prices.

App by app

Who each one is for. Downsides included.

FIT4EAT

Best for: People who want to count calories and train in the same app, in Portuguese, Spanish or Italian.

€9.99/month or €79.99 for the first year, then €119.99/year

Pros

  • Free barcode scanner
  • AI-built training plan, with 1,500 exercises
  • Ary coach, community and weekly leagues
  • Interface and AI in PT-PT, PT-BR, EN, ES and IT

Cons

  • Free meal photo logging is limited to 3 analyses a week
  • A newer app, with fewer store ratings than apps that have been around for over 10 years
  • Annual PRO costs more than some alternatives

Why so many people look for an alternative

The barcode scanner was the fastest way to log, and it moved to Premium in 2022. The free version has ads. And the AI features (Meal Scan, voice and Coach) need Premium and your phone set to English.

What to compare before you switch

Check three things: whether the barcode scanner is free, whether meal photo logging exists in your language and whether the app does more than count calories. In the list above, FIT4EAT, Cronometer and FatSecret have a free barcode scanner.

If you also work out, training counts: of the apps we compared, FIT4EAT is the only one where we found a workout plan built for you.

How to switch without losing momentum

In MyFitnessPal, data export is a Premium feature. If you don't pay, write down your current weight and goals before you switch.

Then recalculate your calories with the calorie calculator and stick to the same number for two or three weeks before you change it.

FAQ

Questions? Short answers.

What's the best free MyFitnessPal alternative?
It depends on what you use most. For a free barcode scanner: FIT4EAT, Cronometer and FatSecret. For training and nutrition together: FIT4EAT. For simple intermittent fasting: Yazio.
Why is the MyFitnessPal barcode scanner no longer free?
MyFitnessPal moved it to Premium on October 1, 2022, according to its help center.
Is there an alternative with free meal photo logging?
FIT4EAT gives you 3 photo analyses a week without paying. In MyFitnessPal, Yazio, Lifesum, Lose It!, Cronometer and Cal AI, photo logging is paid, according to their official pages.

Sources

Other comparisons

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