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Cookbook vs RecipeSage: catalog facts
Cookbook	RecipeSage
Freemium All features are free; automatic synchronization across devices costs a small fee.	Free Open source and free to self-host; a hosted version is also offered.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Web	Web, Self-hosted
Imports MealMaster and RezKonv recipe files Runs on desktop, Android and in a browser	Imports recipes from URLs, images, PDFs and text Shared meal plans and shopping lists that combine similar items
Device sync is a paid add-on Closed source	Self-hosting involves several services through Docker Compose Built-in AI cooking assistant may not suit everyone
Downloadable app, Web application	Web application, Self-hosted, Hosted service
Closed source	Open source
License: Proprietary	License: AGPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is 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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