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Doodle vs MyFitnessPal

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Doodle

Software

Find the best time for anything

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
MyFitnessPal logo

MyFitnessPal

Software

Nutrition tracking made simple

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Doodle free plan restricted to one active poll and one booking page with 10-slot limit; MyFitnessPal free tier limited to 5 food entries per day unless premium subscriber
  • They diverge on capability: Doodle covers Group polls, MyFitnessPal covers 14M+ food database.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Doodle and MyFitnessPal actually diverge.

Attributes where Doodle and MyFitnessPal differ
AttributeDoodleMyFitnessPal
PlatformsWeb, Mobile (iOS, Android)iOS, Android, Web
Founded20072005

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (Unknown), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Doodle

  • Group polls
  • 1:1 scheduling
  • Booking pages
  • Calendar sync
  • Time zone support
  • Google Calendar
  • Outlook
  • Zoom

Only in MyFitnessPal

  • 14M+ food database
  • Barcode scanner
  • Macro tracking
  • Recipe importer
  • Exercise logging
  • Fitbit
  • Garmin
  • Apple Health

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Doodle

  • Schedulingnot MyFitnessPal
  • Appointment bookingnot MyFitnessPal
  • Time trackingnot MyFitnessPal
  • Resource managementnot MyFitnessPal
  • Team coordinationnot MyFitnessPal

MyFitnessPal

  • Workout trackingnot Doodle
  • Nutrition managementnot Doodle
  • Health monitoringnot Doodle
  • Fitness coachingnot Doodle
  • Wellness improvementnot Doodle

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Doodle

  • Free plan restricted to one active poll and one booking page with 10-slot limit
  • Free users see excessive advertisements on booking pages
  • Limited customization options for poll types and response formats
  • Mobile app experiences bugs and has less polished interface than desktop version

MyFitnessPal

  • Free tier limited to 5 food entries per day unless premium subscriber
  • Limited offline functionality - cannot search new foods or scan barcodes without internet
  • Database accuracy issues reported at approximately 15% error rate
  • Data export only available via desktop web browser, not mobile app

Pricing, plan by plan

Doodle

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Doodle review.

MyFitnessPal

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Calorie and macro tracking
    • 20.5M food database
    • Weight tracking
  • Premium$19.99/month
    • Ad-free experience
    • Unlimited food entries
    • Barcode scanner
  • Premium+$24.99/month
    • All Premium features
    • Meal planner with 1,500+ recipes
    • Automated grocery lists

Which should you pick?

Choose Doodle if

  • You need group polls.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile (iOS, Android).
  • You also want 1:1 scheduling.
Doodle review

Choose MyFitnessPal if

  • You need 14m+ food database.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want barcode scanner.
MyFitnessPal review

Questions people ask

Is Doodle or MyFitnessPal better?
Neither clearly leads. Doodle starts at Free and MyFitnessPal at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Doodle or MyFitnessPal?
Doodle starts at Free and MyFitnessPal at Free.
Does Doodle or MyFitnessPal run on more platforms?
Doodle runs on Web, Mobile (iOS, Android). MyFitnessPal runs on iOS, Android, Web.
Can I use Doodle for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Doodle best used for?
Doodle is most often used for scheduling, appointment booking, time tracking, resource management. Of those, scheduling and appointment booking are not what MyFitnessPal is typically brought in for.
What can Doodle do that MyFitnessPal cannot?
Doodle covers Group polls, 1:1 scheduling, Booking pages, Calendar sync. MyFitnessPal covers 14M+ food database, Barcode scanner, Macro tracking, Recipe importer. Both handle Web support, Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Doodle: Does Doodle offer a free plan?

Yes. Doodle's free plan includes one active group poll, one booking page, and one 1:1 meeting, limited to 10 slots per poll with ads displayed. Premium plans start at $15/month.

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MyFitnessPal: Does MyFitnessPal have a free tier and what are its limits?

Yes, MyFitnessPal offers a free tier with access to calorie and macro tracking, a 20.5M food database, and weight tracking. However, free users are limited to 5 food entries per day and must endure advertisements.

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Doodle: What are Doodle's pricing plans?

Professional plan costs $15/month (or $132/year). Team plan costs $19.95/user/month (or $8.95/user/month billed annually) with a two-seat minimum.

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MyFitnessPal: Does MyFitnessPal work offline?

MyFitnessPal has limited offline functionality. You can view previously logged foods and meal history without internet, but you cannot search the full food database or scan barcodes offline.

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Doodle: Does Doodle integrate with calendar apps?

Yes. Doodle integrates with Google Calendar and Outlook Calendar to prevent double-bookings. Slack integration allows poll creation and sharing directly in Slack channels.

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MyFitnessPal: Can I export my data from MyFitnessPal?

Yes. MyFitnessPal allows users to export full account data including all food logs, recipes, and weight entries through the web browser (desktop only, not available in the mobile app).

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MyFitnessPal: What devices does MyFitnessPal integrate with?

MyFitnessPal integrates with 40+ health apps and devices including Fitbit, Garmin, Apple Health, Google Fit, Samsung Health, and Apple Watch, automatically syncing activity and calorie data.

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