ManageMeals vs OpenEats
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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ManageMeals
Manage recipes, import recipes by URL and organize them without any
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OpenEats
Self-hosted recipe management web application
| Feature | ManageMeals | OpenEats |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Recipe Managers | Recipe Managers |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Svelte | Dockerfile |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 61 | ★ 698 |
| First released | 2026 | 2017 |
| Replaces | — | Paprika, Yummly |
Why pick each one
Choose ManageMeals if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Svelte
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is ManageMeals or OpenEats better?
Neither is universally better. OpenEats has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are ManageMeals and OpenEats free and open-source?
Yes. ManageMeals is licensed under GPL-3.0 and OpenEats under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run ManageMeals and OpenEats with Docker?
ManageMeals: yes. OpenEats: yes.