AnyList vs OurGroceries

AnyList9.6Visit OurGroceries8.8Visit

Higher score AnyList #1 in Shopping List Apps 9.6/10 Free plan · paid from $9.99/yr Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit AnyList

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OurGroceries #2 in Shopping List Apps 8.8/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit OurGroceries

• AnyList fits best

  Families wanting the broadest shopping-list toolkit

• OurGroceries fits best

  Households wanting mature, flexible grocery sharing

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Side by side

Feature	AnyList 9.6/10 Visit ↗	OurGroceries 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.6	8.8
Ranking	#1 in Shopping List Apps	#2 in Shopping List Apps
Best for	Families wanting the broadest shopping-list toolkit	Households wanting mature, flexible grocery sharing
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension	Web, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Docs	Email, Docs
Integrations	10 integrations	6 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features AnyList 4/5 · OurGroceries 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	Near-real-time synchronization across shared household lists Barcode scanning, aisle grouping, recipes, notes, and quantities Works across web, macOS, iOS, Android, watches, and voice assistants
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	The free plan includes advertising Paid upgrades focus on removing ads Upgrade prices vary by country and purchase through app stores
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 →	OurGroceries is a grocery-list app for households that want to create, share, and synchronize shopping lists across devices. It supports shared household lists, multiple lists, recipes, item photos, notes, quantities, categories, barcodes,… 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

• OurGroceries — where it wins

  • Near-real-time synchronization across shared household lists
  • Barcode scanning, aisle grouping, recipes, notes, and quantities
  • Works across web, macOS, iOS, Android, watches, and voice assistants

  Where it doesn't

  • The free plan includes advertising
  • Paid upgrades focus on removing ads
  • Upgrade prices vary by country and purchase through app stores

• AnyList9.6/10 · Free plan · paid from $9.99/yr

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

  Visit AnyListFull verdict →
• OurGroceries8.8/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

  A mature, flexible choice for households sharing grocery lists across devices.

  Visit OurGroceriesFull verdict →