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Mealime vs Todoist

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Mealime

Productivity

Freemium meal planning app that suggests simple recipes and builds a grocery list, subscription for full customisation

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Todoist

Productivity

The world's #1 task manager and to-do list app

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Mealime its recipe library is its own and deliberately simple, so it does not accommodate importing or organising an existing personal recipe collection the way Paprika does.; Todoist no built-in time tracking for tasks; requires third-party integration like Toggl
  • They diverge on capability: Mealime covers Personalised weekly meal plans, Todoist covers Natural language input.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Mealime and Todoist actually diverge.

Attributes where Mealime and Todoist differ
AttributeMealimeTodoist
Pricing modelFreemium subscriptionUnknown
PlatformsiOS, Android, WebWeb, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows
FoundedUnknown2007

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Productivity).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Mealime

  • Personalised weekly meal plans
  • Consolidated grocery list
  • Simple recipe library
  • Recipe swapping
  • Dietary filters
  • Grocery delivery integration

Only in Todoist

  • Natural language input
  • Recurring tasks
  • Projects and sub-tasks
  • Labels and filters
  • Priority levels
  • Productivity tracking
  • Templates
  • Notifications

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Mealime

  • Someone who finds deciding what to cook each week more tiring than the cooking itselfnot Todoist
  • A household with specific dietary restrictions wanting meal suggestions pre-filtered to fit themnot Todoist
  • A beginner cook who wants simple, short-ingredient recipes rather than an open-ended personal collectionnot Todoist
  • Someone who wants a grocery list generated automatically from a week of planned meals without manual entrynot Todoist

Todoist

  • Personal task managementnot Mealime
  • Team project coordinationnot Mealime
  • Goal trackingnot Mealime
  • Habit buildingnot Mealime
  • Daily planningnot Mealime

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Mealime

  • Its recipe library is its own and deliberately simple, so it does not accommodate importing or organising an existing personal recipe collection the way Paprika does.
  • The free tier limits customisation and recipe swaps, pushing habitual users toward the paid Pro subscription for a fuller experience.
  • Recipes lean toward quick, mainstream weeknight cooking, so someone wanting more ambitious or cuisine-specific recipes will find the library thin.
  • Grocery delivery integration is only available in supported markets, so users outside those regions get the grocery list without the delivery convenience.
  • Because meal suggestions come from the Mealime catalogue rather than the wider web, variety is narrower than a service like Paprika that can import from anywhere.

Todoist

  • No built-in time tracking for tasks; requires third-party integration like Toggl
  • Free plan limited to 5 personal projects only
  • No Gantt charts, resource allocation, or advanced project management features for large enterprises
  • Phone support not available; email and help center only
  • Calendar view and advanced filtering only available on paid plans

Pricing, plan by plan

Mealime

Free
  • MealimeFree
    • Basic weekly meal plan generation
    • Consolidated grocery list
  • Mealime Pro$5.99/month
    • More recipe swaps and customisation
    • Nutrition tracking
    • Larger recipe library access

Todoist

Free
  • BeginnerFree
    • 5 personal projects
    • Smart Quick Add
    • Task reminders
  • Pro$5/month
    • 300 personal projects
    • Calendar layout
    • Custom task reminders
  • Business$8/month
    • Everything in Pro
    • Shared team workspace
    • Up to 500 team projects

Which should you pick?

Choose Mealime if

  • You need personalised weekly meal plans.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want consolidated grocery list.
Mealime review

Choose Todoist if

  • You need natural language input.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows.
  • You also want recurring tasks.
Todoist review

Questions people ask

Is Mealime or Todoist better?
Neither clearly leads. Mealime starts at Free and Todoist at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Mealime or Todoist?
Mealime starts at Free and Todoist at Free.
Does Mealime or Todoist run on more platforms?
Mealime runs on iOS, Android, Web. Todoist runs on Web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows.
Can I use Mealime for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Mealime best used for?
Mealime is most often used for someone who finds deciding what to cook each week more tiring than the cooking itself, a household with specific dietary restrictions wanting meal suggestions pre-filtered to fit them, a beginner cook who wants simple, short-ingredient recipes rather than an open-ended personal collection, someone who wants a grocery list generated automatically from a week of planned meals without manual entry. Of those, someone who finds deciding what to cook each week more tiring than the cooking itself and a household with specific dietary restrictions wanting meal suggestions pre-filtered to fit them are not what Todoist is typically brought in for.
What can Mealime do that Todoist cannot?
Mealime covers Personalised weekly meal plans, Consolidated grocery list, Simple recipe library, Recipe swapping. Todoist covers Natural language input, Recurring tasks, Projects and sub-tasks, Labels and filters.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Mealime: Is Mealime free?

There is a free tier with basic weekly plans; a paid Pro subscription unlocks more customisation and nutrition tracking.

Todoist: Does Todoist work offline?

Basic editing and task management work offline, but advanced features like syncing reminders and shared updates require internet connectivity.

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Mealime: Can I add my own recipes to Mealime?

No, it works from its own recipe library rather than importing external recipes, unlike Paprika.

Todoist: Does Todoist have a free plan and what does it include?

Yes, Todoist offers a free Beginner plan with 5 personal projects, Smart Quick Add, task reminders, flexible layouts, 3 filter views, and 1 week activity history. More advanced features require the Pro or Business plans.

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Mealime: Does it integrate with grocery delivery?

Yes, in supported markets, generated grocery lists can be sent to a delivery or pickup service such as Instacart.

Todoist: Can I use Todoist on mobile devices?

Yes, Todoist offers native apps for both iOS and Android with over 30 million downloads. Mobile apps provide full task management functionality across devices.

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Todoist: What integrations does Todoist support?

Todoist integrates with over 100 apps including Slack, Google Calendar, Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Gmail, and Toggl Track. Additional integrations are available through Zapier, Make, and IFTTT automation platforms.

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Todoist: How much does Todoist cost?

Free plan is $0. Pro plan costs $5/month (billed annually) or $7/month (monthly billing). Business plan costs $8/month per user (annual) or $10/month per user (monthly), as of December 2025.

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