Best Alternative to Yummly in 2026

Yummly (owned by Whirlpool) is one of the largest recipe search engines in the world. Millions of recipes, a recommendation algorithm, and integration with connected devices. But when it comes to personalized nutrition, Yummly remains a storefront — not a tool.

The Limitations of Yummly

Lots of recipes, zero personalization

Yummly recommends recipes based on your tastes, but never adapts them to your nutritional needs. If you need 2,000 kcal with 150g of protein, Yummly can't adjust its recipes accordingly.

No Nutritional Tracking

No calorie counter, no macro tracking, and no nutritional goals. Yummly is designed for finding recipes, not for optimizing your diet.

Ads and Sponsored Content

As a content platform, Yummly integrates ads and sponsored content into its results. The line between personal recommendation and product placement isn't always clear.

Yummly vs FoodCraft — Comparison Table

FeatureFoodCraftYummly
AI Recipe Adaptation
Photo → Instant Recipes
Smart Meal Planning
Personalized AI Nutrition Coach
Calorie Tracking
Recipe Database
Macro Tracking
Automatic Grocery List
Multi-language (14 languages)
Free Version
No Ads
Barcode Scanner
Weight Tracking

Why FoodCraft is the Ideal Alternative to Yummly

Recipes that adapt to you

FoodCraft doesn't just recommend: AI adapts every recipe to your macros, restrictions, and preferences. The result isn't a suggestion — it's your version of the recipe, calibrated for your goals.

Nutrition at the heart of the experience

Unlike Yummly, which separates discovery and nutrition, FoodCraft integrates both. Every recipe displays macros tailored to your profile. Searching for a recipe is already planning your nutrition.

Spark Vision: Get inspired everywhere

Take a photo of a dish you like — at a restaurant, in a magazine, on social media — and get similar recipes tailored to your needs. Inspiration becomes actionable.

Verdict

Yummly excels at recipe discovery. If you're looking for culinary inspiration without nutritional constraints, it's an excellent tool. But if you want every recipe to also serve your health goals, FoodCraft bridges the gap between cooking pleasure and optimized nutrition.

Recipes that serve your goals

Over 3,200 recipes adaptable to your macros. AI personalizes every dish to your needs.

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FAQ

Does FoodCraft have as many recipes as Yummly?
No — Yummly aggregates millions of recipes from the web. FoodCraft offers 3,200+ verified recipes, but each is adaptable to your nutritional profile. Quality and personalization trump raw volume.
Is Yummly better for cooking inspiration?
Yummly is an excellent culinary search engine. FoodCraft offers a different approach: less volume, but every recipe is personalized for your macros and restrictions.
Does FoodCraft integrate with connected devices?
No, that feature is specific to Yummly (via Whirlpool). FoodCraft focuses on nutritional intelligence and recipe adaptation.
Can I import recipes into FoodCraft?
With Spark Vision, you can photograph any recipe (book, screen, dish) and get a version tailored to your profile. It's more powerful than a simple import.

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