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RecipeSage vs CookCLI: catalog facts
RecipeSage	CookCLI
Free Open source and free to self-host; a hosted version is also offered.	Free Free and open source; optional Cook Cloud sync is part of the Cook Basic plan.
Web, Self-hosted	Self-hosted, Command line
Imports recipes from URLs, images, PDFs and text Shared meal plans and shopping lists that combine similar items	Recipes stay as plain text files you own Scriptable shopping lists, reports and meal planning
Self-hosting involves several services through Docker Compose Built-in AI cooking assistant may not suit everyone	Recipes must be written in Cooklang markup Device sync relies on the Cook Cloud service
Web application, Self-hosted, Hosted service	Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Open source	Open source
License: AGPL-3.0	License: MIT
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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