Recipya vs Vanilla Cookbook
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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Recipya
Clean self-hosted recipe manager in Go
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Vanilla Cookbook
Recipe manager designed with complexity under the hood, keeping the
| Feature | Recipya | Vanilla Cookbook |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Recipe Managers | Recipe Managers |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Go | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary, source | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 408 | ★ 153 |
| First released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Replaces | Paprika, Whisk | — |
Why pick each one
Choose Vanilla Cookbook if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in JavaScript
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Recipya or Vanilla Cookbook better?
Recipya is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Vanilla Cookbook if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Recipya and Vanilla Cookbook free and open-source?
Yes. Recipya is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Vanilla Cookbook under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Recipya and Vanilla Cookbook with Docker?
Recipya: yes. Vanilla Cookbook: yes.