Side by side
Cronometer vs GNUtrition
Both stand on nutrition analysis software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1
Cronometer combines food logging with nutrient and health metric tracking, while Gold extends the reporting window and adds Crono Coach. Basic's seven-day reporting limit is a key distinction when comparing the plans.
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Visit GNUtrition The facts
| Cronometer | GNUtrition | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Web | Linux |
| Lowest paid plan | Gold: $10.99 a month | Not published |
| Plans published | 3 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | cronometer.com | gnu.org |
| On nutrition analysis software | #1 of 20 | #3 of 20 |
Cronometer: what it does well
- Food database includes over one million verified or lab-analyzed foods
- Barcode scanning and custom food, meal and recipe entry
- Tracks up to 84 nutrients and other compounds
- Available on Android, iOS and the web
What to know first
- Basic reports and charts cover only a seven-day window
- Gold costs $10.99 a month
GNUtrition: what it does well
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