The Ad-Free, Privacy-First Lose It! Alternative
Custom macro targets and weekly progress without aggressive premium upsells
Overview
Track calories and macros with full flexibility, zero annoying discount popups, and complete data ownership.
Feature comparison
MacroTrackr against Lose It!, row by row. Competitor prices checked September 2026 and quoted at list rate; check theirs before switching.
| Feature | MacroTrackr | Lose It! |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | Full (Self-Hosted) | Limited (Ads) |
| Cloud / Premium | $3.99/mo or $29.99/yr | $9.99/mo or $39.99/yr |
| Custom Macro Targets | Free | Paywalled |
| Popups & Upsells | None | Frequent popups |
| Barcode Scanner | Free | Free |
| Self-Hostable | Yes (AGPLv3) | No |
| Weekly Trend Averages | Free | Paywalled |
| Open Source | Yes (AGPLv3) | No |
What MacroTrackr looks like
Where MacroTrackr differs
No Aggressive Popups
Clean tracking without constant discount modals and lifetime upgrade prompts.
Free Custom Macro Goals
Set gram-accurate protein, carb, and fat targets with zero paywalls.
Weekly Rolling Compliance
Evaluate 7-day nutritional trends to maintain steady long-term progress.
Open Source & Self-Hostable
Deploy with 1 Docker command and keep your history forever.
Questions
Can I set custom macro targets without paying?
Yes. Custom calorie goals and gram or percentage macro splits are on the free tier.
Is there a mobile app?
MacroTrackr is a Progressive Web App (PWA) that installs directly on iOS and Android with full touch controls and offline support, plus native mobile builds.
Already using Lose It!?
Bring your existing logs into an ad-free tracker with custom macro targets and optional self-hosting.
Export Your Lose It! Data and Import It into MacroTrackrOr run it on your own serverWork out your targets firstTry MacroTrackr
No ads on any plan. The hosted free plan shows your last 7 days; self-hosting has no limits.
Free, no card. Read the source.
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