The free AnyList alternative
Lists by OpenApps is a free AnyList alternative: Free. No ads and no limits. AnyList's free plan: Making and sharing lists and barcode scanning are free; recipe imports from websites are limited to 5.
What each one costs
| App | Free plan | Paid plans |
|---|---|---|
| Lists | Free. No ads and no limits. | None |
| AnyList | Making and sharing lists and barcode scanning are free; recipe imports from websites are limited to 5. | AnyList's lists and sharing are free, with recipe imports limited to 5. AnyList Complete is $9.99 a year for one person or $14.99 a year for a household (2026). |
Shared lists are free and work well; more than 5 recipe imports and other extras need a yearly plan.
Switching from AnyList
Make a list in Lists and share the link with your household. Lists has no recipes or meal planning, so keep AnyList for those if you use them.
Questions
Is there a free alternative to AnyList?
Yes. Lists by OpenApps does what AnyList does for shared grocery lists, for free, with no sign-up.
Does AnyList have a free plan?
Making and sharing lists and barcode scanning are free; recipe imports from websites are limited to 5. That is from AnyList's own site, checked October 19, 2026.
What does AnyList cost?
AnyList's lists and sharing are free, with recipe imports limited to 5. AnyList Complete is $9.99 a year for one person or $14.99 a year for a household (2026).
How do I switch from AnyList?
Make a list in Lists and share the link with your household. Lists has no recipes or meal planning, so keep AnyList for those if you use them.
Can an AI assistant use Lists instead of AnyList?
Yes. Lists has a public API that needs no key, so an assistant can do the job for you.
AnyList is a trademark of its owner. OpenApps is not affiliated with it. AnyList's paid prices above are approximate and change often; check its site for current pricing.