AnyList vs Shopping List for Nextcloud

AnyList9.6Visit Shopping List for Nextcloud6.8Visit

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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Shopping List for Nextcloud #8 in Shopping List Apps 6.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 5 features Visit Shopping List

• AnyList fits best

  Families wanting the broadest shopping-list toolkit

• Shopping List for Nextcloud fits best

  Nextcloud users wanting private shared lists

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Side by side

Feature	AnyList 9.6/10 Visit ↗	Shopping List for Nextcloud 6.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.6	6.8
Ranking	#1 in Shopping List Apps	#8 in Shopping List Apps
Best for	Families wanting the broadest shopping-list toolkit	Nextcloud users wanting private shared lists
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, Android
Support	Email, Docs	Email, Community
Integrations	10 integrations	1 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features AnyList 4/5 · Shopping List for Nextcloud 3/5
Shared lists	✓	✓
Real-time syncing	✓	✓
Recurring items	Not published	Not published
Barcode scanning	✓ (best)	Not published
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	Real-time shared lists with Nextcloud users and groups Ingredient parsing, quantity merging, and aisle grouping Offline operation with automatic synchronization
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	Requires a Nextcloud server and server app Android companion app requires separate Nextcloud setup Google Play distribution is paid and region-specific
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 →	Shopping List for Nextcloud combines a self-hosted Nextcloud server app with an Android companion app for households that want shared shopping lists stored on their selected Nextcloud server. It supports multiple lists, sharing with… 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

• Shopping List for Nextcloud — where it wins

  • Real-time shared lists with Nextcloud users and groups
  • Ingredient parsing, quantity merging, and aisle grouping
  • Offline operation with automatic synchronization

  Where it doesn't

  • Requires a Nextcloud server and server app
  • Android companion app requires separate Nextcloud setup
  • Google Play distribution is paid and region-specific

• 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 →
• Shopping List for Nextcloud6.8/10 · Free plan

  A focused open-source choice for households already using Nextcloud.

  Visit Shopping ListFull verdict →