Comparison
myDinnerPlan vs Plan to Eat
Both help you plan dinners and build a grocery list. myDinnerPlan adds a free tier, household RSVPs with servings that scale, SMS reminders on Pro, and a lower entry price.
| Feature | myDinnerPlan | Plan to Eat |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes — up to 7 upcoming meals, no card | Trial-focused; paid plan for ongoing use |
| Entry paid price | $3.99/mo or $39/yr (Basic) | About $5.95/mo or $49/yr |
| Household RSVPs & servings | Yes on Basic and Pro | Household plans; RSVP/servings scaling is a myDinnerPlan focus |
| Auto-generate week | Basic and Pro | Planning tools; clipper-first workflow |
| SMS reminders | Pro | Not a highlighted SMS product feature |
| Recipe import | Paste (Basic), URL + bulk files (Pro) | Strong website clipper |
| Pantry-aware lists | Basic and Pro | Grocery list from plan |
| Native mobile apps | Installable PWA | Web + native options depending on platform |
Basic is $3.99/mo (or $39/yr). Plan to Eat publishes about $5.95/mo or $49/year. myDinnerPlan also has a $0 free tier for manual planning.
Common questions
- Is myDinnerPlan a Plan to Eat alternative?
- Yes if you want a free tier, household RSVPs with servings scaling, SMS reminders on Pro, and a lower monthly entry price. Plan to Eat is strong if you already rely on its recipe clipper and paid workflow.
- Can I bulk-import from Plan to Eat?
- Pro can bulk-upload CSV and other supported exports, or import one URL at a time. Basic can paste recipe text; Free is manual entry.
- Does myDinnerPlan sell meal kits?
- No. It is dinner-planning software only — not HelloFresh, Blue Apron, or any meal kit.
