Grocy vs Mealie
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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| Feature | Grocy | Mealie |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Recipe Managers | Recipe Managers |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 9,363 | ★ 12,932 |
| First released | 2017 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Pantry Check, AnyList | Paprika, Plan to Eat |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Grocy or Mealie better?
Mealie is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Grocy if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Grocy and Mealie free and open-source?
Yes. Grocy is licensed under MIT and Mealie under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Grocy and Mealie with Docker?
Grocy: yes. Mealie: yes.