Vivio vs Jow: why switch?
Jow is a meal planner and shopping list app. Vivio goes much further with 9 interconnected modules.
What Jow does well
- •Very simple interface for meal planning
- •Integrated grocery delivery
- •Good French recipes
What Vivio does better
- 9 modules vs 1 single meal module
- Budget, Planning, Travel, Sport, Contacts integrated
- Data in Europe, ads removed from €4.99/month
- Family plan up to 5 members
Vivio vs Jow
Vivio price
Free, then from €4.99/month
Jow price
Free / €5.99
| Feature | Vivio | Jow |
|---|---|---|
| Meal planning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automatic shopping list | ✓ | ✓ |
| Built-in budget | ✓ | ✗ |
| Planner / calendar | ✓ | ✗ |
| Trip organisation | ✓ | ✗ |
| Workout tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Contact management | ✓ | ✗ |
| Culture (films/books) | ✓ | ✗ |
| Shared household space | ✓ (5 members) | ✓ (limited) |
| Data hosted in Europe | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ad-free | ✓ (paid plans) | ✗ |
| Free plan | Free forever | Free (limited) |
Who should choose Vivio?
Users frustrated by fragmented apps
You are tired of switching between Jow, a budget app, a calendar and a trip planner. Vivio centralises everything.
Families and couples
You want to share a meal plan, a shopping list and a calendar with your partner or family, without multiple subscriptions.
Privacy-conscious users
Your data is hosted in Europe, GDPR-compliant, and never sold on. The free plan shows ads; they go away as soon as you move to any paid plan.
Frequently asked questions
Can I import my Jow recipes into Vivio?
There is no automatic import from Jow, but you will not have to retype everything: paste the link of a recipe you found online, or its text, and Vivio pulls out the ingredients, quantities and steps. You can also describe it in one sentence and let Vivio AI write it. Vivio ships no catalogue: your recipe book is the one you build, and it has no limit.
Does Vivio also offer grocery delivery?
Vivio focuses on meal planning and automatic shopping list generation but does not offer integrated delivery. You can use your usual delivery service with the list generated by Vivio.
What is the price difference?
Jow is free with limited features or €5.99/month. Vivio is free forever, with no time limit, and paid plans start at €4.99/month without ads. It includes 9 complete modules: budget, planning, travel, contacts, sport, culture, the equivalent of 5 to 7 separate apps.
Does Vivio have as many recipes as Jow?
No, and it is not the same bet. Jow has a large library of partner recipes; Vivio ships none and relies on your own book — written, imported from the web or generated, with no cap on how many. If you want ready-made inspiration, Jow is still ahead.
Ready to switch from Jow to Vivio?
All 9 modules, free forever. And 150 Vivio AI credits a month instead of 20 for your first 15 days.