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PassioMost similar to MyFitnessPal in what it does, its category and its price.
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ChefGPTHas a free plan, rated 4.0 out of 5.
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MealmindFrom GBP 5.99/mo, the lowest starting price here.
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PeakBFFRated 3.7 out of 5 in our review, against 3.8 for MyFitnessPal.
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At a glance
Green means better than MyFitnessPal, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 MyFitnessPalBaseline | 3.8 | Free | Yes | Snap a photo of your meal and Meal Scan logs the nutrition automatically - plus an AI Nutrition Coach giving personalized advice from 20 years of food data. | |
| Passio | 3.6−0.2 | Not listed | No | AI turns a meal photo, voice note, or barcode scan into structured nutrition data - a 3.5M+ food database built for healthcare and digital-health apps to integrate. | vs MyFitnessPal |
 Prospre | 3.4−0.4 | Free | Yes | AI Coach analyzes your logged weight and food against your goal, then tells you what to adjust - built into a meal planner covering 300,000+ foods, free forever. | vs MyFitnessPal |
| PeakBFF | 3.7−0.1 | Free | Yes | Gym log and calorie tracker in one app, with strength ranks per lift and photo-based macros | vs MyFitnessPal |
 Logmeal | 3.4−0.4 | Not listed | No | Point a camera at a plate and get instant nutritional analysis - AI food recognition trained on the world's largest food image dataset, identifying 1,300+ dishes. | vs MyFitnessPal |
| ChefGPT | 4.0+0.2 | $2.99/mo | Yes | AI cooking assistant turning pantry photos and macro targets into recipes, meal plans, and shopping lists. | vs MyFitnessPal |
 DishGen | 3.2−0.6 | Free | Yes | Chat with your own AI chef about ingredients or leftovers, get a custom recipe with nutrition facts and an AI-generated photo - a personalized AI Kitchen Coach that learns your goals. | vs MyFitnessPal |
| Mealmind | 3.0−0.8 | $5.99/mo | No | A full week of personalized meals, recipes, and a shopping list for £5.99 - AI meal planning across 8 diet types, with one free day to try before you pay. | vs MyFitnessPal |
 BurnBacon | 3.4−0.4 | $39.99/mo | Yes | Six specialist AI coaches - nutrition, fitness, wellness, sleep, mindset and accountability - plus adaptive meal plans and workout tracking, from free to $39.99 a month. | vs MyFitnessPal |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches MyFitnessPal.
Passio
3.6Not listed
vs MyFitnessPal−0.2
AI turns a meal photo, voice note, or barcode scan into structured nutrition data - a 3.5M+ food database built for healthcare and digital-health apps to integrate.
- Image-based meal detection from photos
- AI-driven voice-to-text meal logging
- Semantic food search beyond exact-match text
Multiple input methods (photo, voice, barcode) fit how different users actually log food
A B2B infrastructure product, not something individuals use directly
Prospre
3.4Free
vs MyFitnessPal−0.4
AI Coach analyzes your logged weight and food against your goal, then tells you what to adjust - built into a meal planner covering 300,000+ foods, free forever.
- AI Coach Suggestions grounded in logged weight and food data
- Personalized meal plan generation
- 300,000+ food macro tracker with barcode/nutrition-fact scanning
AI Coach responds to actual logged behavior, not a static generic plan
AI Coach is one feature within a mostly-traditional tracking app, not the core product identity
PeakBFF
3.7Free
vs MyFitnessPal−0.1
Gym log and calorie tracker in one app, with strength ranks per lift and photo-based macros.
- Workout logging with per-set detail
- Strength ranks calculated per lift and muscle group
- Meal photo capture with estimated macros
One app covers both training and nutrition
Macro estimates from photos are approximate and need manual correction
Logmeal
3.4Not listed
vs MyFitnessPal−0.4
Point a camera at a plate and get instant nutritional analysis - AI food recognition trained on the world's largest food image dataset, identifying 1,300+ dishes.
- AI food recognition identifying 1,300+ dishes from a photo
- Food Recognition API for health and wellness apps
- Self-Checkout Kiosk for restaurant and canteen automation
Real technical credentials - 30+ years CV experience, 25 published papers
Pricing isn't published - requires contacting the team
ChefGPT
4.0$2.99/mo
vs MyFitnessPal+0.2
AI cooking assistant turning pantry photos and macro targets into recipes, meal plans, and shopping lists.
- PantryChef: recipes generated from ingredients on hand, including photo-based ingredient detection
- MacrosChef: recipes built around specific macronutrient targets
- MealPlanChef: full week meal plans with auto-generated shopping lists
Free tier is usable on its own, not a crippled trial
Bootstrapped, single-founder company with no disclosed outside funding
DishGen
3.2Free
vs MyFitnessPal−0.6
Chat with your own AI chef about ingredients or leftovers, get a custom recipe with nutrition facts and an AI-generated photo - a personalized AI Kitchen Coach that learns your goals.
- AI chef generates custom recipes from ingredients or dietary needs
- AI meal planner for week-long personalized plans
- Personalized AI model learns preferences and goals over time
Free-forever tier with real weekly credits, not just a time-limited trial
Free tier capped at 15 credits per week
Mealmind
3.0$5.99/mo
vs MyFitnessPal−0.8
A full week of personalized meals, recipes, and a shopping list for £5.99 - AI meal planning across 8 diet types, with one free day to try before you pay.
- AI-generated personalized weekly meal plans
- Interactive, organized shopping lists
- Per-meal macronutrient and calorie tracking
Low-risk, one-time pricing (£5.99) instead of a recurring subscription
No specific AI model is named - described only as general "AI magic"
BurnBacon
3.4$39.99/mo
vs MyFitnessPal−0.4
Six specialist AI coaches - nutrition, fitness, wellness, sleep, mindset and accountability - plus adaptive meal plans and workout tracking, from free to $39.99 a month.
- Six specialist AI coaches covering nutrition, fitness, wellness, sleep, mindset and accountability
- Personalised meal plans that adapt to diet type and progress
- Workout logging with progress analytics
Splitting coaching into six specialists gives more focused answers than one general assistant
Coaching guidance only - not a substitute for medical or clinical advice
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is MyFitnessPal free?
MyFitnessPal has a free plan.
What is the best free alternative to MyFitnessPal?
ChefGPT is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.0 out of 5). Other free options: PeakBFF, Prospre, BurnBacon.
What is the cheapest alternative to MyFitnessPal?
Among paid plans, ChefGPT has the lowest starting price (from $2.99/mo). If you need it free, start with ChefGPT.
How did you pick these alternatives?
We match tools on what they do, their category and their price, using the details in our directory. Ratings come from our reviews and reader reviews.