Grocy vs Tamari
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 | Grocy | Tamari |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Recipe Managers | Recipe Managers |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | JavaScript | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 9,363 | ★ 135 |
| First released | 2017 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Pantry Check, AnyList | Paprika, Mealie |
Why pick each one
Choose Tamari if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Python
Frequently asked questions
Is Grocy or Tamari better?
Neither is universally better. Grocy has the larger community, while Tamari is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Grocy and Tamari free and open-source?
Yes. Grocy is licensed under MIT and Tamari under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Grocy and Tamari with Docker?
Grocy: yes. Tamari: yes.