OpenEats vs RecipeSage
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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OpenEats
Self-hosted recipe management web application
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RecipeSage
Recipe keeper, meal planner, and shopping list
| Feature | OpenEats | RecipeSage |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Recipe Managers | Recipe Managers |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Dockerfile | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 698 | ★ 931 |
| First released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Replaces | Paprika, Yummly | Paprika, Pepperplate |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is OpenEats or RecipeSage better?
Neither is universally better. RecipeSage has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are OpenEats and RecipeSage free and open-source?
Yes. OpenEats is licensed under MIT and RecipeSage under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run OpenEats and RecipeSage with Docker?
OpenEats: yes. RecipeSage: yes.