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Head-to-head · Shopping List Apps

OurGroceries vs mitlist

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score OurGroceries #2 in Shopping List Apps 8.8/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit OurGroceries
mitlist #6 in Shopping List Apps 6.9/10 Free plan · paid from €3.99/mo Free plan✓ 3 of 5 features Visit mitlist

OurGroceries leads on 1 check, mitlist on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreOurGroceries · 8.8/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresOurGroceries · 4 of 5

OurGroceries scores higher on our rubric for shopping list apps: 8.8 against 6.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.

OurGroceries offers barcode scanning; mitlist doesn't publish it.

OurGroceries is the better fit for households wanting mature, flexible grocery sharing. mitlist is the better fit for self-hosters wanting lists and household management.

  • OurGroceries fits best

    Households wanting mature, flexible grocery sharing

  • mitlist fits best

    Self-hosters wanting lists and household management

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Side by side

Feature OurGroceries 8.8/10 Visit ↗ mitlist 6.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 6.9
Ranking #2 in Shopping List Apps #6 in Shopping List Apps
Best for Households wanting mature, flexible grocery sharing 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, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile
Platforms Web, macOS, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Docs Email, Docs
Integrations 6 integrations 1 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features OurGroceries 4/5 · mitlist 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 100 lists
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • 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
Cons
  • The free plan includes advertising
  • Paid upgrades focus on removing ads
  • Upgrade prices vary by country and purchase through app stores
  • 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
Our verdict

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,…

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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…

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  1. OurGroceriesShopping List Apps 8.8Free plan · 7-day trial
  2. mitlistShopping List Apps 6.9Free plan · paid from €3.99/mo

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • 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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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