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Cookbook vs ManageMeals: catalog facts
Cookbook	ManageMeals
Freemium All features are free; automatic synchronization across devices costs a small fee.	Free The hosted service is free and the code is open source under the GPL 3.0 licence.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Web	Web, Self-hosted, Browser extension
Imports MealMaster and RezKonv recipe files Runs on desktop, Android and in a browser	Imports recipes by URL without ads or filler Meal plans and shopping lists included
Device sync is a paid add-on Closed source	Self-hosting requires running separate frontend and backend Not every recipe website is supported for import
Downloadable app, Web application	Web application, Self-hosted, Browser extension
Closed source	Open source
License: Proprietary	License: GPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Works offline	Not stated if it 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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