Pestle AlternativesRecipe Managers & Grocery List Apps like Pestle

Pestle is described as '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' and is a Recipe Manager in the home & family category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Pestle for a variety of platforms, including iPhone, Web-based, Android, iPad and Android Tablet apps. The best Pestle alternative is ManageMeals, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Pestle are Recipya, kitshn, Honeydew and Kitchenese.

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Pestle 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.

    40 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 Pestle

     

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

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

    • ManageMeals is Free and Open SourcePestle is Freemium and Proprietary
    • ManageMeals is Privacy focusedPestle 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.

    40 Recipya alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
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    Recipya Features

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

    Recipya VS Pestle

     
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    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.

    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 Pestle

     
  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.

    44 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 Pestle

     
  6. Kitchenese icon

    Kitchenese

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

    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 Pestle

     

    • Kitchenese is the most popular Mac alternative to Pestle.

    • Kitchenese is Free and ProprietaryPestle is Freemium and Proprietary
  7. 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

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    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 Pestle

     

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

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

    • Paprika Recipe Manager is Paid and ProprietaryPestle is Freemium and Proprietary
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    BreadBuddy

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    Recipe scheduler for iOS.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • iPhone
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    BreadBuddy Features

    1.  Swift

    BreadBuddy VS Pestle

     
  10. Reciper icon

    Reciper

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    Your Ultimate Kitchen Companion!.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    Reciper Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Save web page for offline use

    Reciper VS Pestle

     
  11. Tandoor Recipes icon

    Tandoor Recipes

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    A self-hosted Django recipe manager application. Import, manage, tag and search recipes using either built-in models or external storage providers hosting PDFs, images or other files.

    39 Tandoor Recipes alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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    Tandoor Recipes Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Meal planning

    Tandoor Recipes VS Pestle

     
  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.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    littlecook Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Meal planning

    littlecook VS Pestle

     
  13. Broccoli Recipe app icon

    Broccoli Recipe app

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    Broccoli is a free recipe app that lets you build your own personal recipe collection and helps you cook in a more eco-friendly way.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Save web page for offline use
    6.  Data export/import

    Broccoli Recipe app VS Pestle

     
  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.

    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 Pestle

     
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