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AnyList vs BuyBye
Both stand on shopping list apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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AnyList brings shared shopping lists, recipe organization, and meal planning together. The free plan covers core lists and sharing, while unlimited recipe imports and meal planning are part of paid Complete plans.
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BuyBye combines shared lists with recipe imports and meal planning, including offline list storage. Check the free plan caps and the noted Android installation warning before choosing it.
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| AnyList | BuyBye | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, Extension, iPhone, Mac, Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | AnyList Complete — Individual: $9.99 a year | See the plans |
| Plans published | 3 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | anylist.com | getbuybye.com |
| On shopping list apps | #1 of 31 | #4 of 31 |
AnyList: what it does well
- Shared lists update instantly.
- Lists support autocomplete and automatic grocery categorization.
- Meal planning can generate grocery lists for selected dates.
- Items can be added with Siri or Alexa.
- Lists and recipes sync across signed-in devices.
What to know first
- Free plan limits web recipe imports to five.
- Meal planning is included with Complete.
- Mac and web apps are listed with Complete.
BuyBye: what it does well
- Shared lists update across phones in real time.
- Voice item entry supports seven languages.
- Recipe imports sort ingredients by category.
- Lists remain available locally while offline.
- Meal planning sends ingredients to a shopping list.
What to know first
- Free plan limits lists to five.
- Free plan supports two people per list.
- Some Android browsers may show a Play Protect warning.
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