AnyList Complete alternatives: 5 free & open-source picks
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Un servidor de recetas para el hogar con planes de comida y listas de compras; tú pones el servidor y la paciencia
licenseAGPL-3.0
runsyour server
installDocker Compose
dataRecipes, users, groups, meal plans, and shopping-list records live in SQLite by default or PostgreSQL when configured; recipe images and application assets live in the mounted data directory, and Mealie's backup/export archives keep portable copies of the database and media.
the catch vs AnyList CompleteMealie shares recipes and shopping lists, but its web-first recipe-server workflow is slower for aisle-side list entry, notifications, Siri/Alexa capture, and offline mobile use than AnyList.
setupA non-expert needs Docker, persistent volumes, an update/backup routine, and usually a domain plus HTTPS; importing recipe sites also produces parsing failures that must be cleaned up manually.
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Planes de comida y compras gestionados a través de un pequeño ERP doméstico, porque al parecer la heladera necesitaba uno
licenseMIT
runsyour server
installDocker container/Compose, or install the PHP application on a web server
dataProducts, stock, chores, recipes, meal plans, shopping lists, and history live in Grocy's SQLite database inside its data directory; configuration, uploaded pictures, and generated files are stored alongside it on the host volume.
the catch vs AnyList CompleteGrocy is vastly more complex than a grocery list and lacks AnyList's fast native capture, voice-assistant integration, location-aware reminders, and polished household mobile sync.
setupThe first obstacle is deploying and exposing a PHP/Docker web app; the larger practical hurdle is configuring locations, units, products, barcodes, and household routines before its ERP-like screens become useful.
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Recetas compartidas, planes de comida y listas de compras sin límite de recetas; el presupuesto para el pulido es más pequeño
licenseAGPL-3.0
runsyour machine or their cloud
installHosted signup at RecipeSage, or Docker Compose for self-hosting
dataThe hosted service stores recipes, images, labels, meal plans, shopping lists, households, and account data in RecipeSage's infrastructure; self-hosting keeps the relational application database and uploaded media in operator-controlled containers/volumes, with built-in export for portability.
the catch vs AnyList CompleteRecipeSage covers shared recipes, plans, and lists, but its mobile polish, instant grocery entry, voice integration, offline behavior, and location reminders are weaker than AnyList's.
setupThe public service has no setup blocker; self-hosting adds Docker, a database, mail, storage, HTTPS, and backups, while both versions have less refined native-mobile interaction than Paprika or AnyList.
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Recetas compartidas, planes de comida y listas de compras por $0; Samsung se queda con los datos de la cocina en su lugar
licenseproprietary, free
runstheir cloud
installInstall the mobile app or use the web app, then create a Samsung Food account
dataSaved and imported recipes, meal plans, grocery lists, household-sharing records, profile data, and recommendations live in Samsung Food's cloud; the internal storage format is not disclosed.
setup✓ installs clean
the catch vs AnyList CompleteSamsung Food is free and polished, but ads and recommendation tracking replace AnyList's focused paid utility, and its grocery capture and voice/reminder workflow are less disciplined.
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El ciclo completo de recetas, planificación y compras; gratis para autoalojamiento personal, pero la licencia no es realmente de código abierto
runsyour server
installDocker Compose with PostgreSQL; manual Django deployment is also documented
dataRecipes, users, meal plans, shopping lists, books, and permissions live in PostgreSQL in the standard Docker deployment; uploaded images and static/media files live in mounted volumes, and recipe data can be exported through Tandoor's export tools.
the catch vs AnyList CompleteTandoor replaces a tiny household sync service with a Docker/PostgreSQL web app and lacks AnyList's frictionless native list entry, voice capture, reminders, and managed reliability.
setupThe first obstacle is a multi-container Django/PostgreSQL deployment with secrets, volumes, HTTPS, email, and backups; its Commons-Clause-modified AGPL license is also not an OSI-approved open-source license.
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last updated 2026-08-10 · no votes, no pay-to-list · just what's real
AnyList FreeShared grocery lists are free; recipes and meal planning are exactly what Complete sells.
KitchenOwlPolished enough to tempt you; the project still labels itself Public Alpha.
| tool | license | running it | platforms | stars | active |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mealie | AGPL-3.0 | docker to self-host | web, self-hosted | 12,900 | 2026-08 |
| Grocy | MIT | docker to self-host | web, windows, self-hosted | 9,358 | 2026-07 |
| RecipeSage | AGPL-3.0 | they host it | web, ios, android, browser-extension | — | — |
| Samsung Food | proprietary, free | they host it | web, ios, android, browser-extension | — | — |
| Tandoor Recipes | free (closed) | docker to self-host | web, self-hosted | — | — |
La gente sigue pagando por AnyList Complete porque las apps del hogar sobreviven cuando cada miembro de la familia realmente las usa y los datos se mantienen actualizados en todos los dispositivos. El costo recurrente compra conflictos multiusuario, recordatorios, notificaciones, importaciones, datos de códigos de barras, APIs de hogar inteligente, respaldos y mantenimiento a largo plazo, no solo la interfaz visible. If none of that applies to you, any pick above saves $9.96 a year.
Is there a free alternative to AnyList Complete?
Yes: Mealie, Grocy, RecipeSage and 2 more. Every tool on this page is either open source or genuinely free to use long-term: no trials, no crippled tiers.
Should I just build my own AnyList Complete?
Our verdict is SÍ. El bucle principal es lo bastante pequeño como para que un agente de código capaz produzca una versión local útil en una sola sesión. Para AnyList Complete, gestiona listas de compras compartidas, recetas y planes de comidas con un servidor simple de sincronización para el hogar. El límite difícil es la captura móvil excelente, las integraciones con minoristas, los asistentes de voz y el intercambio pulido, además de la sincronización, las integraciones y la adopción en el hogar. If you'd rather build, the exact one-shot prompt is free at puedovibecodearlo.app/anylist-complete.
