Head-to-head · Shopping List Apps
Bring! vs mitlist
Bring! leads on 0 checks, mitlist on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreBring! · 8.0/10
- Free planboth
Bring! scores higher on our rubric for shopping list apps: 8.0 against 6.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.
Bring! is the better fit for shoppers who value recipes and retailer offers. mitlist is the better fit for self-hosters wanting lists and household management.
- Bring! fits best
Shoppers who value recipes and retailer offers
- mitlist fits best
Self-hosters wanting lists and household management
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Side by side
| Feature | Bring! 8.0/10 Visit ↗ | mitlist 6.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.0 | 6.9 |
| Ranking | #3 in Shopping List Apps | #6 in Shopping List Apps |
| Best for | Shoppers who value recipes and retailer offers | Self-hosters wanting lists and household management |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Docs | Email, Docs |
| Integrations | 4 integrations | 1 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features Bring! 3/5 · mitlist 3/5 | ||
| Shared lists | ✓ | ✓ |
| Real-time syncing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Recurring items | Not published | Not published |
| Barcode scanning | Not published | Not published |
| Recipe import | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| List limit | Not published | 100 lists |
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| Our verdict | Bring! is a digital shopping-list app for individuals, families, roommates and other multi-person households. Its core purpose is to make shared grocery planning easier: members can create lists, synchronize changes in real time, add… Read the review → |
mitlist is a shared household organization app for people living together. Its shopping lists update in real time and support item claiming, price recording, and store sorting. Beyond groceries, it brings together recipe saving, meal… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Bring! — where it wins
- Real-time list syncing keeps household changes current across devices.
- Recipe import converts ingredients into organized shopping-list items.
- Retailer offers, loyalty cards and voice control extend shopping workflows.
Where it doesn't
- Barcode scanning applies to loyalty cards, not shopping-list items.
- Premium pricing is presented through the App Store and varies by region.
- The product focuses on shopping lists rather than broader household task management.
mitlist — where it wins
- Real-time shared lists with claiming, prices, and store sorting
- Combines recipes, meal planning, chores, expenses, and a calendar
- Open source with web, iOS, Android, API, and self-hosting options
Where it doesn't
- Premium is required for households of five or more
- The free plan has a 100-list limit
- Self-hosting requires PostgreSQL and S3-compatible storage
- Bring!8.0/10 · Free plan
A capable shared shopping-list app for recipe-led shoppers and multi-person households.
Visit Bring!Full verdict → - mitlist6.9/10 · Free plan · paid from €3.99/mo
A broad household organizer with free access for up to four people.
Visit mitlistFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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