groceri.es vs RecipeSage
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted recipe managers options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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groceri.es
Recipe manager and meal planning tool
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RecipeSage
Recipe keeper, meal planner, and shopping list
| Feature | groceri.es | RecipeSage |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Recipe Managers | Recipe Managers |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | HTML | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 393 | ★ 931 |
| First released | 2020 | 2018 |
| Replaces | Paprika, Mealie | Paprika, Pepperplate |
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 RecipeSage better?
Neither is universally better. RecipeSage has the larger community, while groceri.es is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are groceri.es and RecipeSage free and open-source?
Yes. groceri.es is licensed under MIT and RecipeSage under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run groceri.es and RecipeSage with Docker?
groceri.es: yes. RecipeSage: yes.