Nextcloud Cookbook 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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Nextcloud Cookbook
Recipe management app inside Nextcloud
VS
OpenEats
Self-hosted recipe management web application
| Feature | Nextcloud Cookbook | OpenEats |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Recipe Managers | Recipe Managers |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | HTML | Dockerfile |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 629 | ★ 698 |
| First released | 2019 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Paprika, Cookmate | Paprika, Yummly |
Why pick each one
Choose Nextcloud Cookbook if…
- Leverages existing Nextcloud
- Standards-based recipe storage
Frequently asked questions
Is Nextcloud Cookbook or OpenEats better?
Neither is universally better. OpenEats has the larger community, while Nextcloud Cookbook is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Nextcloud Cookbook and OpenEats free and open-source?
Yes. Nextcloud Cookbook is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and OpenEats under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Nextcloud Cookbook and OpenEats with Docker?
Nextcloud Cookbook: check the project docs for container support. OpenEats: yes.