Grocy vs Nextcloud Cookbook
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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Grocy
ERP for your home groceries and pantry
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Nextcloud Cookbook
Recipe management app inside Nextcloud
| Feature | Grocy | Nextcloud Cookbook |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Recipe Managers | Recipe Managers |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | HTML |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 9,363 | ★ 629 |
| First released | 2017 | 2019 |
| Replaces | Pantry Check, AnyList | Paprika, Cookmate |
Why pick each one
Choose Nextcloud Cookbook if…
- Leverages existing Nextcloud
- Standards-based recipe storage
Frequently asked questions
Is Grocy or Nextcloud Cookbook better?
Neither is universally better. Grocy has the larger community, while Nextcloud Cookbook is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Grocy and Nextcloud Cookbook free and open-source?
Yes. Grocy is licensed under MIT and Nextcloud Cookbook under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Grocy and Nextcloud Cookbook with Docker?
Grocy: yes. Nextcloud Cookbook: check the project docs for container support.