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Cookbook vs CookCLI: catalog facts
Cookbook	CookCLI
Freemium All features are free; automatic synchronization across devices costs a small fee.	Free Free and open source; optional Cook Cloud sync is part of the Cook Basic plan.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Web	Self-hosted, Command line
Imports MealMaster and RezKonv recipe files Runs on desktop, Android and in a browser	Recipes stay as plain text files you own Scriptable shopping lists, reports and meal planning
Device sync is a paid add-on Closed source	Recipes must be written in Cooklang markup Device sync relies on the Cook Cloud service
Downloadable app, Web application	Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Closed source	Open source
License: Proprietary	License: MIT
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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