Five reasons I self-host my recipe tracker

While I’m not particularly worried about hackers targeting my recipe collection, I do believe that digital privacy should extend to all areas of life — including the kitchen. Many popular recipe apps require account creation and access to personal data, which can be unsettling if you value privacy. On top of that, these services often come with subscription fees or lack the flexibility to cater to individual culinary needs. Wanting control, customization, and security, I turned to an open-source, self-hosted solution – Mealie.