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Cookbook vs Tamari: catalog facts
Cookbook	Tamari
Freemium All features are free; automatic synchronization across devices costs a small fee.	Free Free and open source, with a free public instance.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Web	Web, Self-hosted
Imports MealMaster and RezKonv recipe files Runs on desktop, Android and in a browser	Built-in catalog of over 400,000 recipes to browse and import Shopping lists per store with barcode scanning
Device sync is a paid add-on Closed source	Meal planner only reaches 30 days ahead Smaller project with a modest community
Downloadable app, Web application	Web application, Self-hosted, Hosted service
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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