Vibecode Cronometer Gold

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KINDA · weekend project
price $10.99/moyou'd save $131.88/yrbuild time multi-daycategory 🧘 wellnessreplaced by 0 people

The core loop is buildable, but a dependable replacement becomes a real weekend or multi-day project. For Cronometer Gold, log user-entered nutrition and show transparent nutrient totals without diagnosis. The hard boundary is curated food database, barcode data, device integrations, reports, and mobile apps, plus hardware data, content, coaching, and trust.

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README.md
# Cronometer Gold indie build

## Goal

Build the smallest trustworthy replacement for the core Cronometer Gold workflow for one developer or a tiny team.

## Scope

Log user-entered nutrition, show transparent nutrient totals, and display trends without diagnosing, shaming, or enforcing restrictive goals.

## Quick start

1. Install the documented dependencies.
2. Copy `.env.example` to `.env`.
3. Run the development command chosen during implementation.
4. Complete the acceptance checks in `BUILD_PLAN.md`.

## Honest limits

This build deliberately does not replace:
- curated food database, barcode data, device integrations, reports, and mobile apps
- wearable hardware data
- coach network
- clinical validation
- large content library and social network

If those capabilities are essential, use wger instead of pretending the gap is solved.

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why people still pay

People still pay for Cronometer Gold because people pay for polished mobile capture, trusted content, hardware integration, and coaching rather than the basic logbook. The recurring cost buys sensor permissions, data quality, notifications, safety language, accessibility, sync, privacy, content review, and support, not just the visible interface.

what you lose

xcurated food database, barcode data, device integrations, reports, and mobile apps

xwearable hardware data

xcoach network

xclinical validation

xlarge content library and social network

share on X ↗"I just replaced Cronometer Gold ($10.99/mo) with one prompt"
the escape hatch

Don't feel like building it? These folks already made it free.

wgerMeals, workouts and trend charts in one open-source bunker; polish is not the main feature.6.6kaug 2026open sourceOOpenNutriTrackerCalories, macros and micronutrients stay on your phone; the app declines to become your diet coach.2.3kaug 2026open sourceWaistlineA plain Android calorie diary that keeps its data local and its opinions to itself.714jul 2026open source

all 4 free alternatives to Cronometer Gold →· no votes, no pay-to-list · just what's real

the numbers

Cronometer Gold pricing

planmonthlyannual (per mo)what you get
basic$0/user$0/userTrack foods, exercise, biometrics, and notes; up to 84 nutrients; charts/reports limited to a 7-day window
gold$10.99/user$5/userUp to 95 nutrients, long-range charts/reports, fasting timer, recipe importer, and no ads
pro$39.99/workspace10 client seats included; professional dashboard and client management; 30-day trial

free tierBasic plan: up to 84 tracked nutrients and a 7-day chart/report window; no published food-diary entry cap.

billingGold monthly + annual; Pro monthly with a 30-day trial; subscriptions auto-renew and are paid in advance

hidden costsCronometer Pro includes only 10 client seats; each additional client costs $2.50/month.

verified 2026-08-14 · source ↗

questions
Vibecode Cronometer Gold

Kinda. The core of Cronometer Gold is buildable in a weekend with the prompt on this page, but there are real gaps: curated food database, barcode data, device integrations, reports, and mobile apps, wearable hardware data. Read the honest list above before committing.

How much does Cronometer Gold cost?

Cronometer Gold costs about $10.99/month (Gold, checked 2026-08-14), which is $131.88 per year.

What do I lose by replacing Cronometer Gold?

Honestly: curated food database, barcode data, device integrations, reports, and mobile apps; wearable hardware data; coach network; clinical validation; large content library and social network. If any of those are load-bearing for you, keep paying.

Is there an open-source alternative to Cronometer Gold?

Yes: wger (Meals, workouts and trend charts in one open-source bunker; polish is not the main feature.) OpenNutriTracker (Calories, macros and micronutrients stay on your phone; the app declines to become your diet coach.) Waistline (A plain Android calorie diary that keeps its data local and its opinions to itself.) All 4 curated free alternatives are at vibecodeit.com/cronometer-gold/alternatives. The prompt is for when you want it exactly your way.