Mealime vs PlanPlate
Both apps save recipes. The difference is what happens between saving and actually cooking dinner. Here's a fair look at where each one shines.
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's biggest gap: limited social media import. Our pick: PlanPlate for most home cooks. Consider Mealime instead if this describes you: Users who want pre-made meal plans.
Feature Comparison
Side-by-side feature comparison between Mealime and PlanPlate
PlanPlate
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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
When Mealime is the better pick
Mealime is worth considering if this describes you: Users who want pre-made meal plans, or busy people who need 30-minute recipes. 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 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, which gives you 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
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
Mealime
or USD2.99/month
Generous free tier with meal planning
- 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.
Read the full storyFrequently asked questions
What is the difference between Mealime and PlanPlate?
PlanPlate offers 9 more features than Mealime, including Thermomix conversion, smart prep planning, and 8 import sources (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, etc.). Mealime's biggest gap: limited social media import.
Is PlanPlate better than Mealime?
PlanPlate is better if you want Thermomix support, smart prep planning, or need to import recipes from social media. Mealime may be the better fit if this describes you: Users who want pre-made meal plans.
Can I switch from Mealime to PlanPlate?
Yes! PlanPlate offers a 7-day free trial to test all features. While Mealime doesn't offer recipe export, you can easily rebuild your collection during the trial.
Try the difference tonight
Start your 7-day free trial today, with full access to every feature, including Thermomix conversion.
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