BuyBye
BuyBye: A capable offline grocery-list tool for small households, limited by web-only access. Ranked #9 of 31 in Shopping List Apps by our editors (6.8/10); pricing: Free plan · paid from $1.99/user/mo; best for small households wanting offline recurring lists.
At a glance
- Editor score6.8 / 10
- PricingFree plan · paid from $1.99/user/mo
- Best forSmall households wanting offline recurring lists
- Free planYes
- Shared listsYes
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Offline use with real-time shared list synchronization
- Voice input in seven languages, scanning, and auto-categorization
- Recipe import, meal planning, and recurring list templates
Where it doesn't
- Web-only access rather than a native app listing
- Free plan is limited to five lists and two collaborators per list
- Recurring templates and other Pro features require a paid plan
Our verdict on BuyBye
BuyBye is a browser-based progressive web app for creating and sharing grocery lists. It suits small households that want shared lists, offline access, and several ways to add items, including typing, voice input, scanning, and recipe ingredient import. Automatic categorization helps organize items, while real-time synchronization keeps shared lists aligned across devices. The free plan does not require an account to start and includes offline use, no ads, recipe import, voice input, scanning, and up to five lists.
Pricing is straightforward across the published plans. Free covers core list creation and sharing, with two collaborators per shared list. Pro costs $1.99 per user per month when billed monthly or $9.99 per year, adding unlimited lists and recipe-box entries, unlimited people per list, multi-week meal planning, item photos, recurring list templates, and custom category order. Pro Family costs $14.99 per year and supports up to six linked accounts, with full Pro access for every member, shared family lists, shared recipes and meal plans, and owner-managed billing.
BuyBye’s standout fit is its combination of offline operation and grocery-focused tools. Voice input supports seven languages, and users can combine recipe imports, meal planning, scanning, and categorization in one browser-based workflow. The trade-off is platform coverage: the product is presented as a web app, and the free tier’s list and collaboration limits may constrain larger households or more involved planning. Choose BuyBye if offline access, recurring household lists, and recipe-based planning matter more than native app coverage. Consider an alternative if native mobile platforms or broader free-tier capacity are priorities.
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BuyBye fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Shared lists | Yes |
| Real-time syncing | Yes |
| Recurring items | Yes |
| Barcode scanning | Yes |
| Recipe import | Yes |
| List limit | 5 lists |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Support | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Free plan · paid from $1.99/user/mo (source) |
| Website | getbuybye.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Alternatives to BuyBye
- AnyListA flexible family shopping app with recipes, meal planning, and retailer integrations.9.6
- OurGroceriesA mature, flexible choice for households sharing grocery lists across devices.8.8
- Bring!A capable shared shopping-list app for recipe-led shoppers and multi-person households.8.0
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