Looking for a Mela alternative?
PlanPlate gives you everything Mela offers, plus 7 additional features, including Thermomix conversion and smart prep planning.
In short TL;DR
PlanPlate offers 7 more features than Mela, including 8 import sources (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube), automatic Thermomix conversion, and smart prep planning that organizes your cooking week. Mela's biggest gap: no social media import. Bottom line: PlanPlate is the better choice for most home cooks. Stick with Mela only if this describes you: Apple ecosystem enthusiasts (iCloud sync).
Feature Comparison
Side-by-side feature comparison between Mela and PlanPlate
PlanPlate
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Common Mela frustrations
- No social media import
- No Thermomix support
What Mela users are saying
“No social media import - limited to websites only”
— App Store Review
When Mela is the better pick
Mela is worth considering if this describes you: Apple ecosystem enthusiasts (iCloud sync), or privacy-focused users (no data collection). PlanPlate earns its keep when your recipes live in TikTok, Instagram, and your camera roll, and you want to actually cook them, with Thermomix conversion that no other app on this list offers.
Choose PlanPlate if you…
- Home cooks who save recipes from social media
- Thermomix owners wanting to convert any recipe
- Meal preppers who batch cook on weekends
- European users (4 languages supported)
Choose Mela if you…
- Apple ecosystem enthusiasts (iCloud sync)
- Privacy-focused users (no data collection)
- Users who primarily save from food blogs
Switching from Mela?
Mela supports export to json, paprika. You can import recipes into PlanPlate via text or start fresh with our 7-day trial.
PlanPlate lets you export your library as CSV or PDF anytime, and share any recipe via text message.
Pricing comparison
PlanPlate
Recommendedor EUR4.99/month
Free tier: 5 imports/month
7-day free trial with full access
- Unlimited imports during trial
- All 8 import sources
- Thermomix conversion included
Mela
Desktop: USD9.99
- Doesn't include: TikTok Import
- Doesn't include: Instagram Import
- Doesn't include: YouTube Import
Built by Matthias
Built by a single dad of three who wanted a better way to organize family meals. I built PlanPlate because I was frustrated with the limitations of other recipe apps. If you're looking for an alternative to Mela, I'd love for you to give it a try.
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What is the best Mela alternative?
PlanPlate is a great Mela alternative with 7 additional features including Thermomix conversion, smart prep planning, and 8 import sources (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, Facebook, websites, photos, and text).
Why switch from Mela to PlanPlate?
Users switch from Mela because PlanPlate offers unique features like automatic Thermomix conversion, smart prep planning that organizes your cooking schedule, and the ability to import recipes from 8 different sources including TikTok and Instagram.
Is PlanPlate free?
PlanPlate offers a 7-day free trial with full access to all features. After the trial, you can subscribe for EUR39.99/year or EUR4.99/month.
Make the switch tonight
Start your 7-day free trial today, with full access to every feature, including Thermomix conversion.
Download on the App StoreFree to start. 7-day Premium trial included.
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