KitchenOwl vs Recipya
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 | KitchenOwl | Recipya |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Recipe Managers | Recipe Managers |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Dart | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,594 | ★ 408 |
| First released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Replaces | AnyList, Bring! | Paprika, Whisk |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is KitchenOwl or Recipya better?
Neither is universally better. KitchenOwl has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are KitchenOwl and Recipya free and open-source?
Yes. KitchenOwl is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Recipya under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run KitchenOwl and Recipya with Docker?
KitchenOwl: yes. Recipya: yes.