Nextcloud Cookbook vs Tamari
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
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Tamari
Fully-featured self-hosted recipe manager
| Feature | Nextcloud Cookbook | Tamari |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Recipe Managers | Recipe Managers |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | HTML | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 629 | ★ 135 |
| First released | 2019 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Paprika, Cookmate | Paprika, Mealie |
Why pick each one
Choose Nextcloud Cookbook if…
- Leverages existing Nextcloud
- Standards-based recipe storage
Choose Tamari if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Python
Frequently asked questions
Is Nextcloud Cookbook or Tamari better?
Neither is universally better. Nextcloud Cookbook has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Nextcloud Cookbook and Tamari free and open-source?
Yes. Nextcloud Cookbook is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Tamari under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Nextcloud Cookbook and Tamari with Docker?
Nextcloud Cookbook: check the project docs for container support. Tamari: yes.