Side by side
Buy Me a Pie! vs Groly
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.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1
Buy Me a Pie! focuses on shared shopping lists with real-time access across its supported platforms. The free plan has list and sharing caps; Pro removes those limits and costs $2.99 a month, $29.99 a year, or $49.99, paid once.
Visit Buy Me a Pie! Free plan AndroidiPhoneSelf-hosted+1
Groly combines shopping lists, meal planning, and health and nutrition tracking in a free self-hosted app. Before choosing it, note the invitation-only access, HTTPS requirement for several features, and linux/amd64 Docker image.
Visit GrolyThe facts
| Buy Me a Pie! | Groly | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web | Android, iPhone, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Buy Me a Pie! Pro yearly: $29.99 a year | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | buymeapie.com | github.com |
| On shopping list apps | #2 of 31 | #6 of 31 |
Buy Me a Pie!: what it does well
- Lists sync across supported devices in real time.
- Can invite unregistered people by email.
- Includes a grocery-item dictionary and color groups.
- Pro supports unlimited lists and sharing users.
- Available on Android, iOS, macOS, and web.
What to know first
- Free plan is limited to 3 lists.
- Free plan allows sharing with 2 other accounts.
- Service stores list data in the cloud.
- Terms state a 97% average availability target, excluding maintenance.
Groly: what it does well
- Shared lists sync in real time
- Lists allow offline edits
- Barcode scanning supported
- Recipes can be imported by URL
- Free and self-hosted
What to know first
- No open registration; admins invite users
- HTTPS required for several features
- Docker image built for linux/amd64
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