Mealie 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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Mealie
Self-hosted recipe manager and meal planner
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Nextcloud Cookbook
Recipe management app inside Nextcloud
| Feature | Mealie | Nextcloud Cookbook |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Recipe Managers | Recipe Managers |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | HTML |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 12,932 | ★ 629 |
| First released | 2020 | 2019 |
| Replaces | Paprika, Plan to Eat | Paprika, Cookmate |
Why pick each one
Choose Nextcloud Cookbook if…
- Leverages existing Nextcloud
- Standards-based recipe storage
Frequently asked questions
Is Mealie or Nextcloud Cookbook better?
Neither is universally better. Mealie has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Mealie and Nextcloud Cookbook free and open-source?
Yes. Mealie is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Nextcloud Cookbook under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Mealie and Nextcloud Cookbook with Docker?
Mealie: yes. Nextcloud Cookbook: check the project docs for container support.