BiteNote vs Yazio: comparison
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Comparison based on publicly available data as of 2026-05-01. We are not affiliated with Yazio. Data may have changed, so verify the latest at yazio.com.
Yazio is a German player from Erfurt, founded in 2014, available in 20 languages (including Polish), with the "AI Calorie Tracker" app. It's likely the closest European competitor to BiteNote in EU language coverage. Below: an objective comparison.
Comparison table
| Feature | BiteNote | Yazio |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | Telegram (bot + Mini App), nothing to install | iOS, Android, Apple Watch, Huawei AppGallery |
| Payment | Telegram Stars, in the chat, monthly or yearly (pricing) | Card / app store, no monthly billing, yearly only (~$47.90 standard, ~$23.90 promo cohort, highly variable; €50.99 for the DE 3-month plan) |
| Free trial | Free photo estimates to start, unlimited manual logs | 7-day PRO trial |
| Free tier | Manual log unlimited, /today, /weight, EWMA, basic analytics |
Generous: manual log, basic diary, barcode scanner, calorie counter |
| PRO-gated | /week, /month, evening recap, weekly digest, adaptive TDEE, Mini App |
AI photo, recipe library, meal plans, fasting plans, Fitbit sync, advanced analytics |
| Photo logging | Yes (Gemini vision, 15 languages, available on Free and Pro) | Yes (AI Calorie Tracking): PRO-only, added late 2025 |
| Voice logging | Yes | Unverified in Yazio's official docs |
| Text logging | Yes ("sandwich 350 kcal" parsed without LLM cost) | Yes (database search) |
| Adaptive TDEE | Yes (OLS regression on cumulative intake−weight, daily check) | No: Mifflin-St Jeor formula, recalc on weight goal change |
| Weekly coaching | Recap + weekly digest | No formal coaching |
| Weight tracking | EWMA + Hampel outlier filter | Yes (basic) |
| Languages | 15 (EN/PL/ES/DE/FR/IT/PT/RU/UK/TR/NL/CS/JA/KO/ZH) | 20-21 including Polish, German, Italian, French, Spanish, the broadest EU coverage |
| Food databases | USDA + Open Food Facts + Gemini knowledge | 4M+ items |
| Integrations | Withings (scale) | Apple Health, Google Health Connect, Fitbit (PRO), Garmin, Samsung, Polar, Huawei. No native Withings |
| Data export | GDPR export (JSON, CSV), on every tier | CSV via email (GDPR Art. 20) |
| Fasting plans | None | Yes (5:2, 16:8, OMAD planned fasting) |
Cited sources: Yazio Factsheet Dec 2025, Yazio AI Calorie Tracking, International pricing PDF Jan 2026, BiteNote Pricing.
Choose Yazio if...
- You practice intermittent fasting: Yazio has dedicated fasting plans (5:2, 16:8, OMAD); BiteNote doesn't have these at all
- You want a recipe library and meal plans: Yazio is building a content vertical (recipes with macros); BiteNote focuses on tracking
- You log mostly by barcode: barcode is on Yazio's free tier and works smoothly
- You're in the German / DACH market: Yazio is a German company with the strongest DE localization and full EUR/SEPA support
- Price is the priority: with promo cohort discounts Yazio can come out cheaper (~$23.90/yr, about $2/mo)
Choose BiteNote if...
- You want adaptive TDEE: BiteNote auto-updates the calorie target via regression; Yazio uses a static formula
- You'd rather not learn another app: BiteNote runs in Telegram, where you already are, so there is nothing to install and no new account to create
- You want logging to take seconds: send a photo, a voice note, or a line of text, and the calories come back in the same chat, alongside the recap and the charts
- You rely on photo logging: in Yazio, AI photo requires PRO; in BiteNote, photo works from your very first log
- You prefer paying in the chat: BiteNote takes Telegram Stars, monthly or yearly; Yazio has no monthly plan, only annual upfront
Where we're similar
Both tools: - Polish UI, Polish support - Three logging modes (photo/voice/text, though Yazio voice is unverified) - Data export (GDPR-compliant) - 15-20 languages - Generous free tier (Yazio's is broader if barcode matters)
Practical test: which is for you
Scenario 1: "I do 16:8 fasting and want the app to help me track it" - BiteNote: no fasting features - Yazio: dedicated fasting plans + timer
Scenario 2: "I'm at a grocery store, scanning a yogurt's barcode" - BiteNote: photo log (snap), 3 seconds, works from first use - Yazio: barcode scanner, works from first use (free tier)
Scenario 3: "I've been logging for a month, weight isn't moving, now what?" - BiteNote: bot proposes a calorie target adjustment automatically (regression) - Yazio: you manually change the weight goal in settings (formula auto-recalibrates)
FAQ
Is Yazio free?
Yes, the free tier is generous: manual log, barcode scanner, basic diary, and calorie counter are free. PRO unlocks AI photo, recipe library, meal plans, fasting plans, and Fitbit sync.
Which has better Polish food coverage?
Yazio has a larger database (4M+ items) with dedicated PL support, including many Polish products added by the community. BiteNote relies on USDA + Open Food Facts + Gemini, which is broad but less "Polish-flavored".
Can I pay Yazio monthly?
No. PRO requires annual billing and there's no monthly option (confirmed in their official pricing PDF). If you want month-to-month flexibility, BiteNote has it, and you pay with Telegram Stars without leaving the chat.
Does Yazio have adaptive TDEE like MacroFactor / BiteNote?
No. Yazio uses the Mifflin-St Jeor formula: a static BMR plus activity level, recalculated only when you manually change your weight goal. BiteNote and MacroFactor auto-update the target weekly via regression.
Related
Sources
- Yazio Factsheet Dec 2025
- Yazio International Pricing Jan 2026
- Yazio AI Calorie Tracking FAQ
- Yazio Apps & Devices
- BiteNote Pricing, verified 2026-05-01
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