KitchenOwl vs 
Mealie
Compared on data, not vibes. Metrics refresh nightly; verdict links carry the math.
| KitchenOwl | Mealie | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | 3,613 | 12,951 |
| Last commit | 15d ago | 0d ago |
| Latest release | v0.7.10 | v3.22.0 |
| Docker pulls | — | — |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Min RAM | 1,024 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Containers | 1 | 1 |
| ARM (Pi-friendly) | yes | yes |
KitchenOwl
A shared grocery list your household's phones open from their own app stores, pointed at a server you run.
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Mealie
Your recipe box, meal plans and shopping lists on one container you own, with a Paprika importer and a clipper that reads most recipe sites.
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Neither page tells you which is "better" — they solve the same jobs differently. Pick by the constraint that binds you: RAM, ARM, license, or how alive the project looks.