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RecipeSage vs Cookbook: catalog facts
RecipeSage	Cookbook
Free Open source and free to self-host; a hosted version is also offered.	Freemium All features are free; automatic synchronization across devices costs a small fee.
Web, Self-hosted	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Web
Imports recipes from URLs, images, PDFs and text Shared meal plans and shopping lists that combine similar items	Imports MealMaster and RezKonv recipe files Runs on desktop, Android and in a browser
Self-hosting involves several services through Docker Compose Built-in AI cooking assistant may not suit everyone	Device sync is a paid add-on Closed source
Web application, Self-hosted, Hosted service	Downloadable app, Web application
Open source	Closed source
License: AGPL-3.0	License: Proprietary
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 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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