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Mealime alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rankAll recipe managers and meal planners

Top picks

  • AnyList logo

    Best overall

    AnyList

    Individual plan: $9.99 per year

  • Eat This Much logo

    Best free option

    Eat This Much

    Premium price: $5/month billed annually

Common reasons people leave Mealime: no longer available; the app was shut down in October 2026, and its successor, Meals Hub, lives inside supermarket apps. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Mealime, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. AnyList currently ranks first.

Mealime has been discontinued. Discontinued on 21 October 2026, according to Mealime's own closing page, which points users to Meals Hub in Albertsons Companies apps.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1AnyList logoAnyListFree plan + paid$9.99 per yearNoiOS, Android, macOS +25 of 564.8
2Paprika Recipe Manager logoPaprika Recipe ManagerPaid—NoiOS, Android, macOS +17 of 761.8
3Eat This Much logoEat This MuchFree plan + paid$5/month billed annuallyNoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 459.4
4ReciMe logoReciMeFree plan + paid$39.99 a year (US yearly plan)NoiOS, Android, Web +17 of 757.5
  1. AnyList logo

    1. AnyListTop pick

    Best for: Couples and families who share grocery lists and want recipes and meal plans in the same app

    Free plan + paidiOS, Android, macOS, Web, Browser extension

    64.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Mealime

    Recipes, meal calendar and shared grocery lists sorted by category, with a small yearly fee.

    Pros

    • Shared lists sync instantly between household members
    • Low yearly price, with a household plan
    • Apple Watch, Siri and Mac apps alongside iPhone and iPad
    • Recipe import from popular recipe sites and browser extensions

    Cons

    • Meal planning calendar and web app need the paid Complete plan
    • Feature set is centred on Apple devices; Android gets fewer extras
    • No self-hosting or offline-only storage option
    Visit AnyList Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is AnyList a good Mealime alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Individual plan
    $9.99 per year
    Checked Nov 8, 2026anylist.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Household plan
    $14.99 per year
    Checked Nov 8, 2026anylist.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Web app
    Yes, with Complete
    Checked Nov 8, 2026anylist.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Apple Watch app
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026anylist.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Shared lists
    Yes, real-time sync
    Checked Nov 8, 2026anylist.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Paprika Recipe Manager logo

    2. Paprika Recipe Manager

    Best for: Home cooks who want a subscription-free recipe box on both phone and desktop

    PaidiOS, Android, macOS, Windows

    61.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Mealime

    Recipe manager with meal planner and aisle-sorted grocery lists, sold as a one-time purchase.

    Pros

    • One-time purchases with no subscription
    • Reliable one-tap recipe import from websites
    • Free cloud sync across all platforms
    • Grocery lists merge ingredients and sort by aisle

    Cons

    • Each platform must be bought separately
    • No web app for use on a borrowed computer
    • Interface looks dated next to newer recipe apps
    Visit Paprika Recipe Manager Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Paprika Recipe Manager a good Mealime alternative?

    Verified facts

    7 of 7 verified
    Platforms
    iOS, Mac, Android, Windows
    Checked Nov 2, 2026paprikaapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pricing
    Each platform sold separately
    Checked Nov 2, 2026paprikaapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Cloud sync
    Free account
    Checked Nov 2, 2026paprikaapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Meal planning
    Weekly or monthly
    Checked Nov 2, 2026paprikaapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Developer
    Hindsight Labs LLC
    Checked Nov 2, 2026paprikaapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Windows app
    $29.99 one-time
    Checked Nov 6, 2026paprikaapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    Yes on Windows, no time limit
    Checked Nov 6, 2026paprikaapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Eat This Much logo

    3. Eat This Much

    Best for: People with calorie or macro goals who want menus generated for them rather than planned by hand

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    59.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from Mealime

    Builds meal plans around calorie and macro targets, for people planning meals for diet goals rather than convenience.

    Pros

    • Builds full days of meals to hit calorie and macro targets
    • Pantry feature uses up food you already have
    • Grocery lists can go straight to delivery services
    • Free plan already generates daily plans and logs food

    Cons

    • Weekly plans and grocery lists need Premium
    • Generated recipes can feel generic next to your own collection
    • Grocery delivery integrations are mainly US services
    Visit Eat This Much Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Eat This Much a good Mealime alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, daily meal plans
    Checked Nov 8, 2026eatthismuch.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Premium price
    $5/month billed annually
    Checked Nov 8, 2026eatthismuch.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Grocery delivery
    Instacart, Amazon Fresh, Walmart
    Checked Nov 8, 2026eatthismuch.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Founded
    2012
    Checked Nov 8, 2026eatthismuch.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. ReciMe logo

    4. ReciMe

    Best for: Cooks who save recipes from TikTok and Instagram and want them in meal plans and lists

    Free plan + paidiOS, Android, Web, Browser extension

    57.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Mealime

    Imports recipes from social videos and websites into meal plans and grocery lists, for cooks who find ideas on TikTok.

    Pros

    • Imports recipes from social video posts, screenshots and handwritten cards
    • Grocery lists sorted automatically by supermarket aisle
    • Meal planner and cookbooks stay free
    • Apps on iOS and Android, plus web app and Chrome extension

    Cons

    • Free version is capped at five recipe imports a week
    • Unlimited imports need an ongoing subscription rather than a one-off purchase
    • Fewer offline and pantry features than older recipe managers
    Visit ReciMe Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is ReciMe a good Mealime alternative?

    Verified facts

    7 of 7 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, up to 5 recipe imports per week
    Checked Nov 8, 2026recime.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Import sources
    Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube
    Checked Nov 8, 2026recime.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    iOS, Android, web
    Checked Nov 8, 2026recime.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Browser extension
    Chrome
    Checked Nov 8, 2026recime.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $39.99 a year (US yearly plan)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026recime.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    7 days (ReciMe Plus)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026recime.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Student discount
    10% off the first year of an annual plan
    Checked Nov 8, 2026recime.app(opens source in a new tab)

The best Mealime alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

AnyList logo

Best Mealime alternative for most people

AnyList

Recipes, meal calendar and shared grocery lists sorted by category, with a small yearly fee.

Eat This Much logo

Best Mealime alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Eat This Much

Builds meal plans around calorie and macro targets, for people planning meals for diet goals rather than convenience.

Paprika Recipe Manager logo

Best Mealime alternative for Mac

Paprika Recipe Manager

Recipe manager with meal planner and aisle-sorted grocery lists, sold as a one-time purchase.

Paprika Recipe Manager logo

Best Mealime alternative for Windows

Paprika Recipe Manager

Recipe manager with meal planner and aisle-sorted grocery lists, sold as a one-time purchase.

ReciMe logo

Best Mealime alternative for iPhone and Android

ReciMe

Imports recipes from social videos and websites into meal plans and grocery lists, for cooks who find ideas on TikTok.

AnyList logo

Best Mealime alternative for working in the browser

AnyList

Recipes, meal calendar and shared grocery lists sorted by category, with a small yearly fee.

Mealime alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Mealime?

AnyList ranks first right now. Recipes, meal calendar and shared grocery lists sorted by category, with a small yearly fee. Paprika Recipe Manager and Eat This Much follow it in our ranking.

Mealime vs AnyList: what's the difference?

Mealime is free to use; AnyList is free with paid plans. Only AnyList runs on macOS, Web and Browser extension.

Is Mealime free?

Mealime is free to use.

How much do Mealime alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked Mealime alternatives: AnyList, $9.99 per year; Eat This Much, $5/month billed annually; ReciMe, $39.99 a year (US yearly plan). Each price was checked on the app's own site; see each card below for the date and source.

Is there a free alternative to Mealime?

Yes. AnyList (free plan + paid), Eat This Much (free plan + paid) and ReciMe (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Mealime?

None of the 4 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Mealime?

The complaints we hear most: no longer available; the app was shut down in October 2026; its successor, Meals Hub, lives inside supermarket apps; account data is deleted rather than exported.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Mealime, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.