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Koffan vs OurGroceries
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 APISelf-hostedWeb
Koffan provides shared lists, offline editing, and integration options in a self-hosted web app. Consider the HTTPS requirement and the broad scope of its webhooks before enabling them across multiple workspaces.
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Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2
OurGroceries puts shared lists, recipe ingredients and aisle-based organization in one grocery app. The free plan includes sharing and all features, while paid options remove ads; exports are not suited to round-tripping after changes elsewhere.
Visit OurGroceriesThe facts
| Koffan | OurGroceries | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | API, Self-hosted, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Mac, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | See the plans |
| Plans published | 1 | 7 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | ourgroceries.com |
| On shopping list apps | #12 of 31 | #16 of 31 |
Koffan: what it does well
- Create multiple lists and organize items into sections.
- Lists can be managed offline after online sign-in.
- Optional workspaces separate household lists.
- REST API and signed item-event webhooks are included.
- Works in desktop and mobile browsers.
What to know first
- Offline page loads and installed PWA require HTTPS.
- Webhooks can receive events from every workspace.
- The license prohibits selling it as a paid service.
- Self-hosted deployment is required.
OurGroceries: what it does well
- Shared-list changes appear instantly.
- Free plan includes all features and list sharing.
- Items can include photos, notes and barcodes.
- Recipes can be added to shopping lists.
- Available on Android, iOS, macOS and web.
What to know first
- The free plan shows ads in a few screens.
- Instacart delivery is available only in the United States and Canada.
- Exports cannot be re-imported after external changes.
- Barcode product coverage is U.S.-centric.
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