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Free Mela alternatives: 2 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

2 of the 3 Mela alternatives we track can be used for free (free, open source, or with a free plan). AnyList and ReciMe rank highest, with facts last verified Nov 8, 2026.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1AnyList logoAnyListFree plan + paid$9.99 per yearNoiOS, Android, macOS +25 of 564.8
2ReciMe logoReciMeFree plan + paid$39.99 a year (US yearly plan)NoiOS, Android, Web +17 of 761.8
  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 Mela

    Recipe box and shopping list app shared with your household, with web import and meal planning.

    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 Mela 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. ReciMe logo

    2. 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

    61.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Mela

    Saves recipes from Instagram and TikTok as well as websites, and runs on Android where Mela doesn't.

    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 ×0.377
    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 ReciMe a good Mela 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)