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

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