Groly
Groly: A broad, open-source shopping app for households that want control and meal planning. Ranked #11 of 31 in Shopping List Apps by our editors (6.6/10); pricing: Free plan; best for open-source users wanting lists plus meal planning.
At a glance
- Editor score6.6 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forOpen-source users wanting lists plus meal planning
- Free planYes
- Paid fromNone
- Shared listsYes
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Shared lists support real-time and offline synchronization
- Meal planning, recipe import, and automatic shopping-list generation
- Open-source, self-hosted deployment with multi-user administration
Where it doesn't
- Self-hosting requires managing a Docker-based server
- Integration coverage centers on three Open Facts services
- Its health-tracking features may exceed the needs of simple list users
Our verdict on Groly
Groly is a self-hosted progressive web app for grocery lists, meal planning, recipes, nutrition, and health tracking. It is aimed at families and small teams that want shared shopping lists while managing their own server. Lists synchronize in real time and support offline editing with automatic resynchronization. Barcode scanning, product lookup, recipe creation, URL-based recipe import, and multi-user administration extend it beyond a basic checklist. Groly runs in Docker, works in desktop browsers, and can be installed on iOS and Android as a progressive web app.
The strongest fit is for households that want shopping and meal planning in one place. Weekly meal plans can generate shopping lists, while nutrition tracking supports calorie and macronutrient goals. The app also includes supplement, water, caffeine, meditation, and mood tracking, plus push notifications and location-based list opening. Barcode-related product lookup connects with Open Food Facts, Open Products Facts, and Open Beauty Facts. This gives Groly a broad household-management scope, but users seeking only a lightweight list may find the wider feature set unnecessary.
Groly is free and open source, with no paid tiers described. That keeps the product aligned with users who prefer self-hosted software, but deployment involves running and maintaining it through Docker. The platform coverage includes web, iOS, and Android through its browser-based app experience. Its ecosystem is focused rather than expansive, with integrations centered on the three Open Facts services. Choose Groly if shared lists, offline access, meal planning, and personal control matter together; choose a simpler shopping-list app if you do not want to administer your own server or need broader integrations.
Groly pricing
Groly fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | None |
| Shared lists | Yes |
| Real-time syncing | Yes |
| Recurring items | Not verified |
| Barcode scanning | Yes |
| Recipe import | Yes |
| List limit | Not verified |
| Deployment | Self-hosted, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 3 integrations: Open Food Facts, Open Products Facts, Open Beauty Facts |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | github.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Groly integrations
Groly lists 3 integrations on its own site.
- Open Food Facts
- Open Products Facts
- Open Beauty Facts
Alternatives to Groly
- 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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