See How We Compare
PantryLink goes beyond basic pantry tracking. See how we stack up against the competition feature by feature.
| Feature |
PantryLink
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KitchenPal | Out of Milk | Panzy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inventory & Tracking | ||||
| Barcode Scanning |
Multi-source (Walmart, OpenFoodFacts, UPCitemDB, and Kroger) plus Crowd Sourced and Crowd Verified
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5M+ product barcode library
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Add items via scanner (single database)
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Barcode scanner with product database
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| Inventory / Pantry Tracking |
Track items, quantities, expiry, locations
|
Track pantry, fridge, freezer, cleaning supplies etc.
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Basic pantry list to track staples
|
Track pantry, fridge & freezer items with quantities
|
| Multiple Locations / Sub-locations |
Nested Locations (Pantry > Shelf 1 > Top Shelf)
|
Predefined sections (pantry, fridge, freezer, bar); custom sections premium only
|
Pantry list limited to a single flat list
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Predefined sections (pantry, fridge, freezer); custom locations planned
|
| Custom Categories |
Custom & Built-In Categories
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Predefined kitchen categories; custom storage sections premium only
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Categories in shopping lists; pantry categories less robust
|
Not available
|
| Expiration Alerts |
Push notifications free; SMS alerts on paid plans
|
Alerts before expiry dates
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Not a core focus / limited visibility
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Expiration date tracking with notifications
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| AI Image Recognition |
Photo of groceries, receipts, or recipes — AI identifies and adds items (Smart Household+)
|
Not available
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Not available
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Not available
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| Shopping Lists | ||||
| Smart Shopping Lists |
Generate based on low stock & Preferred Vendors
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Automated recommendations (recently finished, running low, frequently bought)
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History adds items but not low-stock triggers
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Auto-adds low-stock items to shopping list (Panzy+)
|
| Vendor-specific Lists |
Select Preferred vendor per item — Create multiple vendor shopping lists
|
Not indicated
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Not indicated
|
Not available
|
| Store Integration |
Walmart & Kroger — search, sync to cart, pickup/delivery (Family Basics+)
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No direct store integration
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No direct store integration
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No store integration
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| Collaboration | ||||
| Share / Collaboration |
"Crews" share inventory & shopping lists, Locations, Categories (1 received share free; expanded on paid plans)
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Share & sync kitchen/grocery lists with family in real-time
|
Shared lists & sync across devices
|
iCloud sync with family (Apple ecosystem only; Panzy+)
|
| Gamification & Achievements |
Points, 28+ badges across 4 tiers, leaderboards, confetti celebrations
|
Not available
|
Not available
|
Not available
|
| Recipes & Meal Planning | ||||
| Recipe Management |
Import from URL, Chrome extension, AI image recognition, 25,000+ public recipes (private recipes on paid plans)
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Upload your own recipes (premium) and share; millions of searchable recipes
|
Not indicated
|
Not available
|
| Recipes + Inventory Matching |
Built-in recipes, filter based on inventory, add missing items to shopping list (Family Basics+)
|
Search recipes by ingredient + inventory match
|
No recipe integration reported
|
Not available
|
| Meal Planning |
AI meal suggestions + planning tools (Smart Household+)
|
Meal planner calendar with shopping list sync (premium)
|
None
|
Not available
|
| Dietary / Personal Preferences |
Dietary filters & AI meal ideas based on dietary preferences (Family Basics+)
|
Keto, Low FODMAP, vegan, gluten free, allergen filters (some premium)
|
Not a focus
|
Not available
|
| Chrome Extension |
Save recipes from any website in one click, auto-extract ingredients
|
Not available
|
Not available
|
Not available
|
| Platform & Experience | ||||
| Export / Data Backup |
CSV/Excel export
|
Export Pantry List (premium only)
|
No explicit export options
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No export; iCloud backup only
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| Cross-Platform / Web / PWA |
PWA + Android beta + Chrome extension
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Native iOS & Android apps
|
iOS, Android & web app
|
iOS only (no Android or web)
|
| Offline Support |
PWA offline caching with auto-sync
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Likely offline pantry/shopping list
|
Lists & pantry work offline
|
Local data storage; iCloud sync requires Panzy+
|
| Dark Mode |
Full dark mode with system preference detection
|
Not mentioned
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Not available
|
Not mentioned
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| Free Tier Available |
Free with ads — 1 list, barcode scanner, categories, export, achievements, no credit card
|
Free with limitations, premium via subscription
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Free with ads
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Free with ads; limited items, many features require Panzy+
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Inventory & Tracking
Multi-source (Walmart, OpenFoodFacts, UPCitemDB, and Kroger) plus Crowd Sourced and Crowd Verified
5M+ product barcode library
Add items via scanner (single database)
Barcode scanner with product database
Track items, quantities, expiry, locations
Track pantry, fridge, freezer, cleaning supplies etc.
Basic pantry list to track staples
Track pantry, fridge & freezer items with quantities
Nested Locations (Pantry > Shelf 1 > Top Shelf)
Predefined sections (pantry, fridge, freezer, bar); custom sections premium only
Pantry list limited to a single flat list
Predefined sections (pantry, fridge, freezer); custom locations planned
Custom & Built-In Categories
Predefined kitchen categories; custom storage sections premium only
Categories in shopping lists; pantry categories less robust
Not available
Push notifications free; SMS alerts on paid plans
Alerts before expiry dates
Not a core focus / limited visibility
Expiration date tracking with notifications
Photo of groceries, receipts, or recipes — AI identifies and adds items (Smart Household+)
Not available
Not available
Not available
Shopping Lists
Generate based on low stock & Preferred Vendors
Automated recommendations (recently finished, running low, frequently bought)
History adds items but not low-stock triggers
Auto-adds low-stock items to shopping list (Panzy+)
Select Preferred vendor per item — Create multiple vendor shopping lists
Not indicated
Not indicated
Not available
Walmart & Kroger — search, sync to cart, pickup/delivery (Family Basics+)
No direct store integration
No direct store integration
No store integration
Collaboration
"Crews" share inventory & shopping lists, Locations, Categories (1 received share free; expanded on paid plans)
Share & sync kitchen/grocery lists with family in real-time
Shared lists & sync across devices
iCloud sync with family (Apple ecosystem only; Panzy+)
Points, 28+ badges across 4 tiers, leaderboards, confetti celebrations
Not available
Not available
Not available
Recipes & Meal Planning
Import from URL, Chrome extension, AI image recognition, 25,000+ public recipes (private recipes on paid plans)
Upload your own recipes (premium) and share; millions of searchable recipes
Not indicated
Not available
Built-in recipes, filter based on inventory, add missing items to shopping list (Family Basics+)
Search recipes by ingredient + inventory match
No recipe integration reported
Not available
AI meal suggestions + planning tools (Smart Household+)
Meal planner calendar with shopping list sync (premium)
None
Not available
Dietary filters & AI meal ideas based on dietary preferences (Family Basics+)
Keto, Low FODMAP, vegan, gluten free, allergen filters (some premium)
Not a focus
Not available
Save recipes from any website in one click, auto-extract ingredients
Not available
Not available
Not available
Platform & Experience
CSV/Excel export
Export Pantry List (premium only)
No explicit export options
No export; iCloud backup only
PWA + Android beta + Chrome extension
Native iOS & Android apps
iOS, Android & web app
iOS only (no Android or web)
PWA offline caching with auto-sync
Likely offline pantry/shopping list
Lists & pantry work offline
Local data storage; iCloud sync requires Panzy+
Full dark mode with system preference detection
Not mentioned
Not available
Not mentioned
Free with ads — 1 list, barcode scanner, categories, export, achievements, no credit card
Free with limitations, premium via subscription
Free with ads
Free with ads; limited items, many features require Panzy+
Full support for every feature compared
Solid basics but missing advanced features
Basic shopping list focused app
Simple iOS-only pantry tracker
Why Families Choose PantryLink
The features that set us apart from the rest
Multi-Source Barcode Scanning
We search across Walmart, Kroger, OpenFoodFacts, UPCitemDB, and our own crowd-sourced database. If a barcode exists, we'll find it.
Real Store Integration
Send your shopping list directly to Walmart or Kroger carts. No other pantry app offers this level of store connectivity.
AI That Actually Helps
From photo-to-inventory with image recognition, to smart meal suggestions based on what's in your pantry and expiring soon.
Gamification That Engages
28+ badges, points, leaderboards, and confetti celebrations. Get your whole family excited about staying organized.
25,000+ Recipes with Inventory Matching
Browse, import, and filter recipes by what you already have. Add missing ingredients to your shopping list in one click.
Chrome Extension
Save recipes from any website with one click. No other pantry app provides a browser extension for seamless recipe capture.
Ready to Experience the Difference?
Join thousands of households that chose PantryLink for the most complete pantry management experience.
Competitor information was gathered from publicly available sources including app store listings, websites, and product documentation as of February 2026. Some features across all platforms (including PantryLink) may require a paid subscription — see detail notes for specifics. Features and capabilities may have changed. Trademarks belong to their respective owners.