MealievsToolbarr
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Mealie | Toolbarr | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 75/100 | 39/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 18 in Recipe Management | #5 of 6 in Administration |
| GitHub stars | 13 717 | 188 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +408 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 23 | 0 |
| Latest release | v3.29.0 · 17 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Mealie scores 75/100 against 39/100 for Toolbarr, so it is the safer default.
Mealie ships more often: 23 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Toolbarr.
If you want the quickest setup, Toolbarr is easier to run; Mealie needs more configuration.
Mealie is growing faster right now (+408 stars in 30 days).
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