Factor vs MyFitnessPal (Premium)
Factor leads MyFitnessPal (Premium) by 0.1 points overall (5.5 vs 5.4).
5.5/10, Fair
5.4/10, Fair
Criterion by criterion
Where each one wins
Factor3.0
A meal service rather than a coached program.
Coaching & human support
25% weight
MyFitnessPal (Premium)2.5
Self-guided; no human coaching.
Factor3.5
No dietitian access confirmed in sources we checked.
Dietitian & clinical access
20% weight
MyFitnessPal (Premium)2.0
No dietitian access built in.
Factor7.0
App for choosing meals and managing deliveries.
App & tracking
20% weight
MyFitnessPal (Premium)9.0
Large food database, barcode scanning and device integrations.
Factor8.0
Simple weekly menu with dietary filters.
Plan structure
20% weight
MyFitnessPal (Premium)6.0
Flexible tracking rather than a set plan; Premium adds meal planning.
Factor7.0
Clear per-meal pricing with skip and pause options.
Pricing clarity & flexibility
15% weight
MyFitnessPal (Premium)9.0
Usable free tier with a clear paid upgrade.
Published facts
Side by side
| Fact | Factor | MyFitnessPal (Premium) |
|---|---|---|
| Plan format | Prepared meal delivery | Food and exercise tracking app |
| Pricing model | Weekly subscription, priced per meal | Freemium (Premium subscription) |
| Coaching available | No | No |
| Mobile app | Yes | Yes |
| Dietitian / clinician access | Not published | None built in |
| Meals delivered | Yes | No |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Main regions | US, Canada | Global |
Verdict
Which should you pick?
Choose Factor if…
You want something best for busy people who want ready meals without cooking.
- + No cooking required
- + Flexible weekly ordering
- + Now also sold in some Target stores (US)
Choose MyFitnessPal (Premium) if…
You want something best for self-directed tracking at low cost.
- + Free tier
- + Huge food database
- + Meal planning in Premium
Checked 1 Nov 2026.
Questions
Factor vs MyFitnessPal (Premium): quick answers
Is Factor better than MyFitnessPal (Premium)?
Factor leads MyFitnessPal (Premium) by 0.1 points overall (5.5 vs 5.4). Factor scores higher on coaching & human support, dietitian & clinical access, plan structure. MyFitnessPal (Premium) scores higher on app & tracking, pricing clarity & flexibility.
Who should choose MyFitnessPal (Premium) over Factor?
MyFitnessPal (Premium) is best for self-directed tracking at low cost. Factor is best for busy people who want ready meals without cooking.
How were Factor and MyFitnessPal (Premium) scored?
Both were scored on the same 5 weighted criteria for diet plans & nutrition programs, using public information such as published plans and terms. We do not lab-test products.