Mealie 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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Mealie
Self-hosted recipe manager and meal planner
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Recipya
Clean self-hosted recipe manager in Go
| Feature | Mealie | Recipya |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Recipe Managers | Recipe Managers |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 12,932 | ★ 408 |
| First released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Replaces | Paprika, Plan to Eat | Paprika, Whisk |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Mealie or Recipya 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 Recipya free and open-source?
Yes. Mealie is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Recipya under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Mealie and Recipya with Docker?
Mealie: yes. Recipya: yes.