A head-to-head comparison for hospitals, gyms, and clinics in India — technology, accuracy, segmental analysis, EMR integration, and after-sales support.
This comparison is written by InBody India, the authorised Indian distributor of InBody products. We have compared publicly available information about Tanita devices as fairly as possible. We recommend testing both devices before purchasing for your specific use case.
InBody
InBody measures both hands and both feet simultaneously — 8 electrodes total. This allows direct measurement of each body segment (right arm, left arm, right leg, left leg, trunk) independently.
Most Tanita professional models use foot-only electrode contact. Upper body composition is estimated from lower body readings using proprietary algorithms, not directly measured.
| Feature | InBody (Professional) | Tanita (Professional) |
|---|---|---|
| Electrode system | 8-point (hands + feet) | Foot-only (most models) |
| Segmental analysis | Direct measurement | Estimated on most models |
| BIA frequencies | Multi-frequency (pro models) | Single-frequency (most models) |
| DEXA correlation | 98.4% | Not publicly validated to DEXA |
| Phase angle | Yes (570, 770s, 970s) | Limited availability |
| ECW/ICW water analysis | Yes (clinical models) | Not standard |
| EMR integration | HL7/API via LookinBody Web | Limited/proprietary |
| Cloud data management | LookinBody Web (included) | Gmon (subscription) |
| India service and support | Dedicated team since 2013 | Varies by distributor |
| On-site demo (India) | Free, within 7 days | Varies |
| Self-service kiosk | InBody Touch | Not available |
| Best for | Hospitals, clinics, gyms, research | Basic wellness screening |
InBody is the clinical standard. Phase angle, ECW/ICW fluid analysis, HL7 EMR integration, and NABH-compatible reporting make it the choice of AIIMS and leading multi-specialty chains.
Recommended: InBody 970s or 770s
InBody is the gym industry standard globally. InBody 380, InBody Touch kiosk, and LookinBody Web for member management are gym-specific tools Tanita cannot match.
Recommended: InBody 380 or 770s
Both InBody Dial and Tanita home scales offer reasonable accuracy for personal tracking. InBody home devices connect to the free InBody App. Tanita home devices are widely available in retail.
Either brand works — try both
InBody uses multi-frequency BIA with 8-point tactile electrodes, delivering 98.4% correlation with DEXA scans. Tanita uses single-frequency BIA on most models with foot electrodes only, which is less accurate for segmental analysis. For clinical and professional use, InBody is the preferred choice.
InBody uses an 8-point electrode system measuring each arm, leg, and trunk separately (direct segmental measurement). Tanita typically uses foot-only electrodes, estimating upper body composition from lower body readings. InBody also offers multi-frequency BIA — critical for clinical accuracy.
InBody is the preferred choice for hospitals in India. It offers medical-grade accuracy (3MHz on the 970s), phase angle, ECW/ICW fluid analysis, HL7 EMR integration via LookinBody Web, and is used by AIIMS and leading multi-specialty hospitals across India.
Tanita devices are available in India through various distributors, primarily for home use and basic clinic use. InBody India (authorised since 2013) provides dedicated service, demo, and support across all major Indian cities for professional and clinical InBody models.
For gyms, InBody is the industry standard. The InBody 380 and 770s are used by leading gym chains across India. InBody Touch (self-service kiosk) and LookinBody Web (member management) are gym-specific solutions that Tanita does not offer in India.
Free on-site demo across India within 7 days. Compare InBody to any device at your facility.
