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RecipeSage vs ManageMeals: catalog facts
RecipeSage	ManageMeals
Free Open source and free to self-host; a hosted version is also offered.	Free The hosted service is free and the code is open source under the GPL 3.0 licence.
Web, Self-hosted	Web, Self-hosted, Browser extension
Imports recipes from URLs, images, PDFs and text Shared meal plans and shopping lists that combine similar items	Imports recipes by URL without ads or filler Meal plans and shopping lists included
Self-hosting involves several services through Docker Compose Built-in AI cooking assistant may not suit everyone	Self-hosting requires running separate frontend and backend Not every recipe website is supported for import
Web application, Self-hosted, Hosted service	Web application, Self-hosted, Browser extension
Open source	Open source
License: AGPL-3.0	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 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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