Why it's an alternative to MyFitnessPal: Food journal that tracks calories when you write meals like a note, without searching a database.
made by
Chris Raroque
Chris Raroque3 indie alternatives · Mobile App Makers
Indie alternatives to MyFitnessPal (2026)
MyFitnessPal is the most popular calorie counter, but logging meals item by item is slow and many features are behind Premium. People look for faster, simpler food journals. Below are 3 alternatives built by independent makers — Amy, Callie and Doof — with what each does differently, who makes it and any revenue they have shared publicly.
MyFitnessPal alternatives at a glance
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The 3 best indie alternatives to MyFitnessPal
Each product is made and run by an independent maker or a small, self-directed team.
Why it's an alternative to MyFitnessPal: AI calorie tracker: log a meal in about 30 seconds by photo, voice or text.
made by
Khawaja Jaffer
Khawaja Jaffer
Why it's an alternative to MyFitnessPal: Simple food diary app for keeping track of what you eat.
made by
Jack Friks
Jack FriksWhy choose an indie-made tool?
You talk to the maker
With a small product, support requests and feature ideas usually reach the person who wrote the code, and many makers build in public and reply to users directly.
Focused and fairly priced
Small teams tend to do one job well instead of bundling every feature into enterprise tiers, and many indie tools offer one-time licenses, open-source editions or free plans.
Built by real people
These 3 alternatives come from 3 makers in United States Canada. Paying them funds a sustainable, independent business.
Meet the makers: Chris Raroque, Khawaja Jaffer, Jack Friks.
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MyFitnessPal alternatives FAQ
What are the best indie alternatives to MyFitnessPal?
IndieMakerList lists 3 indie-made alternatives to MyFitnessPal: Amy (by Chris Raroque), Callie (by Khawaja Jaffer) and Doof (by Jack Friks).
Why do people look for alternatives to MyFitnessPal?
MyFitnessPal is the most popular calorie counter, but logging meals item by item is slow and many features are behind Premium. People look for faster, simpler food journals.
Who builds these MyFitnessPal alternatives?
They are built by 3 independent makers from 2 countries, including United States and Canada, rather than a large company. Each maker has a profile on IndieMakerList with their other products and links.
Are these MyFitnessPal alternatives still maintained?
Yes. As far as IndieMakerList knows, all 3 are active and still run by the makers who built them.
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