Mealie 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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Mealie
Self-hosted recipe manager and meal planner
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OpenEats
Self-hosted recipe management web application
| Feature | Mealie | OpenEats |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Recipe Managers | Recipe Managers |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Python | Dockerfile |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 12,932 | ★ 698 |
| First released | 2020 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Paprika, Plan to Eat | Paprika, Yummly |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Mealie or OpenEats better?
Mealie is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider OpenEats if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Mealie and OpenEats free and open-source?
Yes. Mealie is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and OpenEats under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Mealie and OpenEats with Docker?
Mealie: yes. OpenEats: yes.