Mela AlternativesRecipe Managers and other similar apps like Mela

Mela is described as 'Simple, elegant and modern recipe manager for iOS and macOS that syncs with iCloud' and is a Recipe Manager in the home & family category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Mela for a variety of platforms, including iPhone, Android, iPad, Web-based and Mac apps. The best Mela alternative is ManageMeals, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Mela are Recipya, kitshn, Honeydew and Kitchenese.

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Mela alternatives page was last updated Mar 21, 2025
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  1. ManageMeals icon

    ManageMeals

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    ManageMeals is a simple, easy-to-use platform to manage recipes. Import recipes by URL and organize them without any ads or unnecessary text.

    41 ManageMeals alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Meal planning
    4.  AI-Powered

    ManageMeals VS Mela

     

    • ManageMeals is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone & iPad alternative to Mela.

    • ManageMeals is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Mela.

    • ManageMeals is Free and Open SourceMela is Paid and Proprietary
    • ManageMeals is Privacy focusedMela is not according to our users
  2. Recipya icon

    Recipya

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    A clean, simple and powerful recipe manager web application for unforgettable family recipes, empowering you to curate and share your favorite recipes. It is focused on simplicity for the whole family to enjoy.

    41 Recipya alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    Recipya screenshot 1

    Recipya Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No registration required

    Recipya VS Mela

     
  4. kitshn icon

    kitshn

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    An unofficial client for the self-hosted Tandoor recipe management software. Built with Jetpack Compose and Material You to deliver a modern, intuitive and responsive user experience.

    38 kitshn alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Support for MarkDown
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Meal planning

    kitshn VS Mela

     
  5. Honeydew icon

    Honeydew

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    AI-powered meal planner boasts automatic grocery lists, digital cookbook organization, cross-platform recipe imports, ingredient substitutions, calorie tracking, and custom diet plans, all while keeping recipes accessible offline without ads.

    45 Honeydew alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    Honeydew Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Meal planning
    5.  AI-Powered

    Honeydew VS Mela

     
  6. Kitchenese icon

    Kitchenese

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    Recipe discovery using inventory matching. Reduce food waste by using up leftover ingredients.

    38 Kitchenese alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Online
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    Kitchenese Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Food Costing
    3.  Food suggestions

    Kitchenese VS Mela

     

    • Kitchenese is the most popular Mac alternative to Mela.

    • Kitchenese is Free and ProprietaryMela is Paid and Proprietary
  7. Crumb icon

    Crumb

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    Discover custom recipes with AI, using your voiced ingredient lists. Crumb adapts recipes based on your pantry, dietary needs, and preferred cuisines, enhancing creativity while reducing food waste. Perfect for students or busy parents seeking smart, unique meals.

    12 Crumb alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
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    Crumb Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Meal planning
    3.  AI-Powered

    Crumb VS Mela

     
  9. Paprika Recipe Manager icon

    Paprika Recipe Manager

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    Organize your recipes. Create grocery lists. Plan your meals. Download recipes from your favorite websites. Seamlessly sync to all your devices.

    58 Paprika Recipe Manager alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    Paprika Recipe Manager screenshot 1

    Paprika Recipe Manager Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Meal planning

    Paprika Recipe Manager VS Mela

     

    • Paprika Recipe Manager is the most popular Windows alternative to Mela.

    • Paprika Recipe Manager is the most popular commercial alternative to Mela.

    • Paprika Recipe Manager is Paid and ProprietaryMela is also Paid and Proprietary
  10. BreadBuddy icon

    BreadBuddy

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    Recipe scheduler for iOS.

    49 BreadBuddy alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • iPhone
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    BreadBuddy Features

    1.  Swift

    BreadBuddy VS Mela

     
  11. Pestle icon

    Pestle

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    Pestle is an app that allows you to save and import recipes from anywhere online, keeping only the ingredients and steps. It offers guided cooking which turns any recipe into a step-by-step process that can be controlled hands-free.

    51 Pestle alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Pestle Features

    1.  Timer

    Pestle VS Mela

     
  12. littlecook icon

    littlecook

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    Introducing littlecook - the ultimate solution to the age-old question, "What should I eat now?" Our app turns everyday ingredients into mouthwatering meals. Not only will your taste buds thank you, but the planet will too.

    46 littlecook alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    littlecook Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Meal planning

    littlecook VS Mela

     
  13. AnyList icon

    AnyList

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    Effortlessly make and share shopping lists with real-time updates across iOS devices. Organize recipes into collections and import them from various sources. Seamless integration with Siri for voice commands, automatic categorization, and secure cloud backup ensures comprehensive functionality and convenience.

    50 AnyList alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Amazon Alexa
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  To do lists
    2.  Meal planning
    3.  Location-Based Reminders

    AnyList VS Mela

     
  14. CREME: It’s Time to Cook icon

    CREME: It’s Time to Cook

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    CREME: It's Time to Cook is a digital cooking platform that offers step-by-step video recipes from professional chefs, available through an auto-renewing annual membership.

    67 CREME: It’s Time to Cook alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • Android
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    CREME: It’s Time to Cook Features

    1.  Timer

    CREME: It’s Time to Cook VS Mela

     
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