Recipya vs Tamari
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted recipe managers options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
Not the right match-up?
| Feature | Recipya | Tamari |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Recipe Managers | Recipe Managers |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Go | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary, source | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 408 | ★ 135 |
| First released | 2022 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Paprika, Whisk | Paprika, Mealie |
Why pick each one
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 Recipya or Tamari better?
Neither is universally better. Recipya has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Recipya and Tamari free and open-source?
Yes. Recipya is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Tamari under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Recipya and Tamari with Docker?
Recipya: yes. Tamari: yes.