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Mealime vs PlanPlate

Comparing two recipe apps to help you make the right choice

9
Features PlanPlate Wins
8
Import Sources (PlanPlate)
4
Languages (PlanPlate)
7
Days Free Trial

In Short (TL;DR)

PlanPlate wins on 9 key features. You get 8 import sources (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest), automatic Thermomix conversion, and smart prep planning - none of which Mealime offers. Mealime limited social media import. Our pick: PlanPlate for most home cooks.Consider Mealime only if you want pre-made meal plans.

Feature Comparison

Side-by-side feature comparison between Mealime and PlanPlate

Feature
PlanPlate PlanPlate
Mealime Mealime
TikTok Import
Instagram Import
YouTube Import
Dish Photo Import
Thermomix Conversion
Smart Prep Plan Batching
Meal Planning
Shopping List
Cooking Mode
Multi-Language Support
Recipe Export (CSV/PDF)
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Why Choose PlanPlate

  • Smart Prep Plan Batching
  • Thermomix Recipe Conversion
  • 8 Import Sources (most in market)
  • Dish Photo Reverse-Engineering

Mealime Limitations

  • Limited social media import
  • Focus on meal planning over recipe discovery
  • No Thermomix support
  • No recipe export - your data is locked in

What Users Say About Mealime

"Entire shopping list resets if you adjust meal plan - already-crossed items reappear"

- App Store Review

"Serving size limited to maximum 4 servings - insufficient for larger families"

- App Store Review

"Cooking mode only works with Mealime recipes - imported recipes don't get step-by-step"

- App Store Review
PlanPlate

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)
Mealime

Choose Mealime if you...

  • Users who want pre-made meal plans
  • Busy people who need 30-minute recipes
  • US users with Kroger/Walmart/Amazon Fresh

Switching from Mealime?

Unfortunately, Mealime doesn't offer recipe export (poor). You can manually copy recipes or start fresh with PlanPlate's 7-day free trial - plenty of time to rebuild your collection.

PlanPlate lets you export your library as CSV or PDF anytime, and share any recipe via text message.

Pricing Comparison

PlanPlate

PlanPlate

Recommended
EUR /year

or EUR/month

7-day free trial with full access

  • Unlimited imports during trial
  • All 8 import sources
  • Thermomix conversion included
Mealime

Mealime

USD35.88 /year

or USD2.99/month

Generous free tier with meal planning

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