mitlist vs Shopping List for Nextcloud

mitlist6.9Visit Shopping List for Nextcloud6.8Visit

Higher score mitlist #6 in Shopping List Apps 6.9/10 Free plan · paid from €3.99/mo Free plan✓ 3 of 5 features Visit mitlist

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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

• mitlist fits best

  Self-hosters wanting lists and household management

• Shopping List for Nextcloud fits best

  Nextcloud users wanting private shared lists

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Side by side

Feature	mitlist 6.9/10 Visit ↗	Shopping List for Nextcloud 6.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	6.9	6.8
Ranking	#6 in Shopping List Apps	#8 in Shopping List Apps
Best for	Self-hosters wanting lists and household management	Nextcloud users wanting private shared lists
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile	Self-hosted, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, Android
Support	Email, Docs	Email, Community
Integrations	1 integrations	1 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features mitlist 3/5 · Shopping List for Nextcloud 3/5
Shared lists	✓	✓
Real-time syncing	✓	✓
Recurring items	Not published	Not published
Barcode scanning	Not published	Not published
Recipe import	✓	✓
Specs
List limit	100 lists	Not published
Our review
Pros	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	Real-time shared lists with Nextcloud users and groups Ingredient parsing, quantity merging, and aisle grouping Offline operation with automatic synchronization
Cons	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	Requires a Nextcloud server and server app Android companion app requires separate Nextcloud setup Google Play distribution is paid and region-specific
Our verdict	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 →	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

• 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

• 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

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

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

  Visit Shopping ListFull verdict →