Comparison
Nectar vs Alivio
Alivio and Nectar are two French dietitian software tools with a free patient app. Alivio also covers practice management; Nectar focuses on following the patient between consultations.
Comparison updated on 30 September 2026, based on official websites
| Feature | Nectar | Alivio |
|---|---|---|
| Photo food diary filled in by the patient | ||
| AI analysis of meal photos | Not mentioned | |
| Patient messaging | ||
| Built-in video consultation | hosted in France (HDS) | Partialvia Zoom or Google Meet |
| AI follow-up summary before the consultation | PartialAlivio Intelligence | |
| Calories can be hidden from the patient | hidden by default | Not mentioned |
| Blood tests analysed by AI | Pro and Max | Not mentioned |
| Micronutrient analysis (published nutrient count) | 70+ nutrients | Partialcount not published |
| Report for the referring doctor | Partialnotes and PDF export | |
| Follow-up automations | Nectar Max | Partialreminders and group messages |
| HDS-certified data hosting | in France | Partialhosting stated in Ireland |
| Free trial | 30 days | 14 days |
| Where Alivio goes further | ||
| Calendar and online booking | ||
| Invoicing | ||
| Directory / visibility to patients | Partiallisting | |
“Partial”: the feature exists but is limited, paid as an option or relies on a third-party tool. “Not mentioned”: absent from Alivio's official website on the date checked, which does not prove it is missing. Something changed? Write to us and we'll correct it.
Which one should you choose?
Choose Alivio if…
- You want the calendar, online booking and invoicing in the same tool.
- You already use Zoom or Google Meet for your video consultations.
- You are looking for interactive consultation materials.
Choose Nectar if…
- You want built-in video consultations, encrypted and hosted in France, with no third-party tool.
- You want to arrive prepared: AI follow-up before each appointment, AI analysis of meal photos, blood tests read by AI.
- You want to show your patient what to add, with a 70+ nutrient analysis, without showing them calories.
What sets Nectar apart
Behavioural follow-up and nutrition analysis, together
Photo diary, feelings, messaging and AI follow-up on one side; 70+ nutrients, blood tests and recommendations on the other. In the same tool.
Guilt-free by default
In the patient app, calories, macros and score are hidden by default. You choose, patient by patient, what they see.
Built for France
CIQUAL × USDA database enriched with French retail products, encrypted video and data hosted in France by an HDS-certified host.
Using Alivio?
We import your patient base from Alivio: free on Nectar Max, a one-off fee on other plans. You don't start from scratch.
Frequently asked questions
They chose Nectar
Setting Up in Private Practice Without Getting Lost: How Nectar Structured Fanny's Practice From Day One
Fanny Meyer
From 90 Minutes to 5 Minutes Per Patient: How Julie Transformed Her Practice's Economics With Nectar
Julie David
The Patients Diets Had Given Up On: How Solène Unlocks Them With Micronutrition and Nectar
Solène Benimeli
Sources checked for Alivio (on 30 September 2026)
- https://www.alivio.fr/pro/fonctionnalites
- https://www.alivio.fr/pro/tarifs
- https://www.alivio.fr/article/teleconsultation-zoom-sur-alivio
- https://www.alivio.fr/ (CGUV du 30/06/2026)
Alivio's features evolve: this table reflects its public pages on that date. Prices are not compared here, see its website.
Ready to keep your patients engaged?
Join the dietitians who stay connected with their patients between consultations.
Join Julie, Solène, Mattias, Corrie and all the dietitians who use Nectar every day.