KitchenOwl

7.5easy start · #6 of 31
in Shopping List Apps

Free to practise onyes
Free trialnot on record
Well documentedyes
Runs where you workyes

Runs on Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Web, Windows.

KitchenOwl is ranked #6 of 31 in shopping list apps on The Geeks Club. It runs on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Self-hosted, Web, Windows. There is a free plan.

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KitchenOwl Free Free, open-source application; self-hosting supported kitchenowl.org · 30 Sept 2026

Compared on shopping list apps

Free plan: Yes
Shared lists: Yes
Real-time syncing: Yes
Recipe import: Yes

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The record

Purpose: KitchenOwl is a grocery list and recipe manager that also supports meal planning and household expense tracking.
Households: Household members can collaborate on recipes, expenses, shopping lists, and meal plans.
Shopping lists: Shopping lists support item descriptions, categories, store-based sorting, sharing, and real-time syncing across users and devices.
Recipes: Users can create recipes, scrape them from popular websites, organize them, and add their ingredients to shopping lists.
Meal planning: Meal plans can use suggestions based on preferences and pantry inventory and sync with shopping lists.
Expense tracking: Household members can track expenses, split bills, and review monthly reports and charts.
Offline use: The apps provide partial offline support for keeping track of grocery lists without an internet connection.
Integration: KitchenOwl lists Home Assistant integration for automations and smart home connectivity.
Platforms: The privacy policy names Android, iOS, Web, Windows, macOS, and Linux applications.
Self-hosting: The official server installation uses Docker or Docker Compose, and the documentation recommends HTTPS behind a reverse proxy.
Privacy: The apps do not send data to services without authorization, and the policy says app data is not sent to tracking APIs.
Cloud data: The default cloud stores and syncs app content, encrypts data in transit, and server owners can see uploaded content and account and device information.
License: KitchenOwl is Free Software available under the AGPL-3.0 license.
Support: The documentation directs users to GitHub issues for bug reports and feature requests and lists [email protected] for privacy questions.
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

Best Shopping List Apps in 2026#6 of 31

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Sources

kitchenowl.org/terms/· checked 30 Sept 2026
kitchenowl.org· checked 30 Sept 2026
kitchenowl.org/features/· checked 30 Sept 2026
kitchenowl.org/privacy/· checked 30 Sept 2026
docs.kitchenowl.org/latest/self-hosting/· checked 30 Sept 2026
docs.kitchenowl.org/latest/· checked 30 Sept 2026