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Grocy
Self-hosted pantry and chore ERP, know what you own without subscription meal kits.
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Quick facts
- Price model
- Self-hosted
- Starting price
- Free (self-hosted)
- Best for
- Pantry inventory · Expiry tracking · Household chore boards
- Replaces
- Pantry tracking apps, Fridge inventory SaaS, Overbuying from forgotten staples
- Platforms
- Self-hostedLinuxWebAndroid
- Last verified
- 2026-06-22
Why it's listed
Weirdly satisfying barcode beeps. Turns a NAS into household ops.
Grocy tracks pantry stock, expiry dates, chores, and shopping lists with barcode scanning. Overkill name, practical result: less food waste and fewer 'we already have cumin' grocery runs.
The catch
ERP metaphor is real; setup time before it feels natural.
Good fit for
- Organized families
- Bulk Costco shoppers
Not ideal for
- Minimalists with empty fridges
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