groceri.es vs Recipya
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted recipe managers options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
Not the right match-up?
| Feature | groceri.es | Recipya |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Recipe Managers | Recipe Managers |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | HTML | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker, binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 393 | ★ 408 |
| First released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Replaces | Paprika, Mealie | Paprika, Whisk |
Why pick each one
Choose groceri.es if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in HTML
Frequently asked questions
Is groceri.es or Recipya better?
Neither is universally better. Recipya has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are groceri.es and Recipya free and open-source?
Yes. groceri.es is licensed under MIT and Recipya under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run groceri.es and Recipya with Docker?
groceri.es: yes. Recipya: yes.