AnyList
Shared grocery list app with a recipe box and meal-planning calendar.
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Is AnyList free?
Free plan, plus paid plans
- Individual plan:
- $9.99 per year
Checked on AnyList's site Nov 8, 2026
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- 5 of 5
- Alternatives ranked
- 3
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About AnyList
AnyList started as a shared grocery list and grew into a combined list, recipe and meal-planning app. Lists group items by aisle category as you type and sync instantly with everyone you share them with, which makes it popular with couples and families splitting the shopping. You can collect recipes from websites using its import tools and browser extensions, scale ingredient quantities, and tap ingredients to add them to the list. The free version covers lists and basic recipes; the AnyList Complete subscription, sold per year for an individual or a household, adds the web and Mac apps, recipe web import, a meal-planning calendar, item photos, prices with running totals, store filters, location reminders and themes. It's strongest on Apple devices, with iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac and Siri support, and also has an Android app and a web version. It's made by a small company, Purple Cover, and has no ads.
Best for: Couples and families who share grocery lists and want recipes and meal plans in the same app.
AnyList pricing (checked Nov 8, 2026)
Each line is quoted from AnyList's own site, with the page it came from.
| Plan or term | What it says | Checked | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual plan | $9.99 per year | Nov 8, 2026 | anylist.com |
| Household plan | $14.99 per year | Nov 8, 2026 | anylist.com |
Pros and cons
What works
- 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
Why people leave
- 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
AnyList vs Paprika Recipe Manager, Apple Reminders and ReciMe
From each app's listing and the prices verified on its own site. A dash means we haven't verified it yet.
| Attribute | AnyList | Paprika Recipe Manager | Apple Reminders | ReciMe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan + paid | Paid | Free | Free plan + paid |
| Verified price | $9.99 per year | — | — | $39.99 a year (US yearly plan) |
| Free plan | Yes | No | Free app | Yes, up to 5 recipe imports per week |
| Open source | No | No | No | No |
| Self-hostable | No | No | No | No |
| Platforms | iOS, Android, macOS, Web, Browser extension | iOS, Android, macOS, Windows | macOS, iOS | iOS, Android, Web, Browser extension |
Top AnyList alternatives
See all 3- 1Paprika Recipe Manager68.8
Stronger recipe manager with pantry and meal planner, bought once per platform instead of yearly.
- 2Apple Reminders52.2
Built into iPhone, with shared grocery lists that sort items into sections automatically at no cost.
- 3ReciMe42.3
Recipe saving from social media plus aisle-sorted grocery lists and a meal planner.
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AnyList: common questions
What is AnyList?
AnyList: Shared grocery list app with a recipe box and meal-planning calendar. Best for couples and families who share grocery lists and want recipes and meal plans in the same app. Available for iOS, Android, macOS, Web and Browser extension.
Is AnyList free?
AnyList has a free plan and paid plans.
How much does AnyList cost?
AnyList is free with paid plans. Individual plan: $9.99 per year; Household plan: $14.99 per year. Checked on AnyList's own site, November 2026.
Is AnyList open source?
No, AnyList is not open source.
What platforms does AnyList run on?
AnyList is available for iOS, Android, macOS, Web and Browser extension.
What are the best alternatives to AnyList?
The highest-ranked AnyList alternatives right now are Paprika Recipe Manager, Apple Reminders and ReciMe. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.
AnyList vs Paprika Recipe Manager: what's the difference?
AnyList is free with paid plans; Paprika Recipe Manager is a paid product. Only AnyList runs on Web and Browser extension. Only Paprika Recipe Manager runs on Windows.