Free, open-source alternatives to MyFitnessPal
Calorie and nutrition tracker. 2 apps you can run yourself instead of MyFitnessPal, sorted by how well they replace it. Each one is open source, so your data stays with you.
NutriTraceBest match
Nutrition and diet tracker with barcode scanning, wearable integrations (Fitbit, Withings, Garmin, Health Connect), adaptive calorie goals, multi-user sharing, and a built-in AI assistant (alternative to MyFitnessPal, Cronometer).
wger
Web-based personal workout, fitness and weight logger/tracker. It can also be used as a simple gym management utility and offers a full REST API as well.
Side by side
| App | Stars | License | Activity | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NutriTrace | 332 | AGPL-3.0 | Docker | |
| wger | 7,107 | AGPL-3.0 | Python, Docker |
Why replace MyFitnessPal?
MyFitnessPal works, but your data lives in someone else's account, the price can change at any time, and features can disappear. An open-source app you run yourself is yours: you choose where it runs, who can see the data, and when to update.
Questions
What is the best free alternative to MyFitnessPal?
NutriTrace is the closest open-source replacement for MyFitnessPal in our list. wger are worth a look too, depending on what you need.
Can I self-host an alternative to MyFitnessPal?
Yes. All 2 apps on this page are open source and can run on your own server, usually with Docker, or on a managed host that installs them for you.