AnyList vs Groly

AnyList9.3Visit GGroly8.5Visit

Higher score AnyList #1 in Shopping List Apps 9.3/10 Free plan · paid from $9.99/yr Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit AnyList

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G Groly #8 in Shopping List Apps 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Groly

• AnyList fits best

  Families wanting the broadest shopping-list toolkit

• Groly fits best

  Open-source users wanting lists plus meal planning

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Side by side

Feature	AnyList 9.3/10 Visit ↗	GGroly 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	8.5
Ranking	#1 in Shopping List Apps	#8 in Shopping List Apps
Best for	Families wanting the broadest shopping-list toolkit	Open-source users wanting lists plus meal planning
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension	Self-hosted, Mobile
Platforms	Web, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension	Web, iOS, Android
Integrations	10 integrations	3 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business	Small business, Mid-market
Features AnyList 4/5 · Groly 4/5
Shared lists	✓	✓
Real-time syncing	✓	✓
Recurring items	Not published	Not published
Barcode scanning	✓	✓
Recipe import	✓	✓
Specs
List limit	Not published	Not published
Our review
Pros	Shared lists with instant synchronization across devices Recipe import, meal planning, and grocery-list generation Available across web, desktop, mobile, and Chrome	Shared lists support real-time and offline synchronization Meal planning, recipe import, and automatic shopping-list generation Open-source, self-hosted deployment with multi-user administration
Cons	Free plan limits web recipe imports to five Advanced features require an annual subscription The feature set may be more than simple list users need	Self-hosting requires managing a Docker-based server Integration coverage centers on three Open Facts services Its health-tracking features may exceed the needs of simple list users
Our verdict	AnyList is a shopping-list, recipe-management, and meal-planning app for individuals, families, and households. It supports organized lists, shared access, instant synchronization, favorites and recent items, barcode scanning, recipe… Read the review →	Groly is a self-hosted progressive web app for grocery lists, meal planning, recipes, nutrition, and health tracking. It is aimed at families and small teams that want shared shopping lists while managing their own server. Lists… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• AnyList — where it wins

  • Shared lists with instant synchronization across devices
  • Recipe import, meal planning, and grocery-list generation
  • Available across web, desktop, mobile, and Chrome

  Where it doesn't

  • Free plan limits web recipe imports to five
  • Advanced features require an annual subscription
  • The feature set may be more than simple list users need

• Groly — where it wins

  • Shared lists support real-time and offline synchronization
  • Meal planning, recipe import, and automatic shopping-list generation
  • Open-source, self-hosted deployment with multi-user administration

  Where it doesn't

  • Self-hosting requires managing a Docker-based server
  • Integration coverage centers on three Open Facts services
  • Its health-tracking features may exceed the needs of simple list users

• AnyList9.3/10 · Free plan · paid from $9.99/yr

  A flexible family shopping app with recipes, meal planning, and retailer integrations.

  Visit AnyListFull verdict →
• GGroly8.5/10 · Free plan

  A broad, open-source shopping app for households that want control and meal planning.

  Visit GrolyFull verdict →