Cookbook AlternativesRecipe Managers and other similar apps like Cookbook

Cookbook is described as 'Free recipe manager. You can assign recipe to categories, add multiple photos and compose menus from saved recipes' and is a Recipe Manager in the home & family category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Cookbook for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, iPad, Web-based and Android Tablet apps. The best Cookbook alternative is Recipya, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Cookbook are ManageMeals, kitshn, Honeydew and Kitchenese.

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Cookbook is a free recipe manager. You can assign recipe to categories, add multiple photos and compose menus from saved recipes.

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Cookbook alternatives page was last updated Feb 21, 2025
  1. Recipya icon
     19 likes

    A clean, simple and powerful recipe manager web application for unforgettable family recipes, empowering you to curate and share your favorite recipes. It is focused on simplicity for the whole family to enjoy.

    39 Recipya alternatives
    Recipya screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted

    Recipya Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No registration required
    Recipya iconCookbook Icon

    Recipya VS Cookbook

    Is Recipya a good alternative to Cookbook?
     
    • Recipya is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Cookbook.

    • Recipya is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Cookbook.

    • Recipya is Free and Open SourceCookbook is Free and Proprietary
  2. ManageMeals icon
     11 likes

    ManageMeals is a simple, easy-to-use platform to manage recipes. Import recipes by URL and organize them without any ads or unnecessary text.

    39 ManageMeals alternatives
    ManageMeals screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Meal planning
    4.  AI-Powered
    ManageMeals iconCookbook Icon

    ManageMeals VS Cookbook

    Is ManageMeals a good alternative to Cookbook?
     
    • ManageMeals is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Cookbook.

    • ManageMeals is Free and Open SourceCookbook is Free and Proprietary
    • ManageMeals is Privacy focusedCookbook is not according to our users
  3. kitshn icon
     8 likes

    An unofficial client for the self-hosted Tandoor recipe management software. Built with Jetpack Compose and Material You to deliver a modern, intuitive and responsive user experience.

    36 kitshn alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Support for MarkDown
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Meal planning
    kitshn iconCookbook Icon

    kitshn VS Cookbook

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  4. Honeydew icon
     5 likes

    AI-powered meal planner boasts automatic grocery lists, digital cookbook organization, cross-platform recipe imports, ingredient substitutions, calorie tracking, and custom diet plans, all while keeping recipes accessible offline without ads.

    43 Honeydew alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    Honeydew Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Meal planning
    5.  AI-Powered
    Honeydew iconCookbook Icon

    Honeydew VS Cookbook

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  5. Kitchenese icon
     8 likes

    Recipe discovery using inventory matching. Reduce food waste by using up leftover ingredients.

    36 Kitchenese alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Online

    Kitchenese Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Food Costing
    3.  Food suggestions
    Kitchenese iconCookbook Icon

    Kitchenese VS Cookbook

    Is Kitchenese a good alternative to Cookbook?
     
    • Kitchenese is the most popular Mac alternative to Cookbook.

    • Kitchenese is Free and ProprietaryCookbook is also Free and Proprietary
  6. Paprika Recipe Manager icon
     13 likes

    Organize your recipes. Create grocery lists. Plan your meals. Download recipes from your favorite websites. Seamlessly sync to all your devices.

    56 Paprika Recipe Manager alternatives
    Paprika Recipe Manager screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch

    Paprika Recipe Manager Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Meal planning
    Paprika Recipe Manager iconCookbook Icon

    Paprika Recipe Manager VS Cookbook

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    • Paprika Recipe Manager is the most popular Windows alternative to Cookbook.

    • Paprika Recipe Manager is the most popular commercial alternative to Cookbook.

    • Paprika Recipe Manager is Paid and ProprietaryCookbook is Free and Proprietary
  7. Pestle icon
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    Pestle is an app that allows you to save and import recipes from anywhere online, keeping only the ingredients and steps. It offers guided cooking which turns any recipe into a step-by-step process that can be controlled hands-free.

    49 Pestle alternatives
    Pestle screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Pestle Features

    1.  Timer
    Pestle iconCookbook Icon

    Pestle VS Cookbook

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  8. littlecook icon
     1 like

    Introducing littlecook - the ultimate solution to the age-old question, "What should I eat now?" Our app turns everyday ingredients into mouthwatering meals. Not only will your taste buds thank you, but the planet will too.

    44 littlecook alternatives
    littlecook screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    littlecook Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Meal planning
    littlecook iconCookbook Icon

    littlecook VS Cookbook

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  9. Broccoli Recipe app icon
     3 likes

    Broccoli is a free recipe app that lets you build your own personal recipe collection and helps you cook in a more eco-friendly way.

    45 Broccoli Recipe app alternatives
    Broccoli Recipe app screenshot 1
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Save web page for offline use
    6.  Data export/import
    Broccoli Recipe app iconCookbook Icon

    Broccoli Recipe app VS Cookbook

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  10. CREME: It’s Time to Cook icon
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    CREME: It's Time to Cook is a digital cooking platform that offers step-by-step video recipes from professional chefs, available through an auto-renewing annual membership.

    65 CREME: It’s Time to Cook alternatives
    CREME: It’s Time to Cook screenshot 1
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    +7
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • Android

    CREME: It’s Time to Cook Features

    1.  Timer
    CREME: It’s Time to Cook iconCookbook Icon

    CREME: It’s Time to Cook VS Cookbook

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  11. RecipeSage - The Personal Recipe Keeper icon
     5 likes

    Create, store, share and browse your recipes, shopping lists and meal plans online. Free, easy to use and mobile friendly.

    45 RecipeSage - The Personal Recipe Keeper alternatives
    Home page

    License model

    • Free PersonalOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Meal planning
    3.  Search by tags
    4.  Upload multiple pictures
    RecipeSage - The Personal Recipe Keeper iconCookbook Icon

    RecipeSage - The Personal Recipe Keeper VS Cookbook

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  12. Seasonal Foods Calendar icon
     1 like

    This App shows you which foods are in Season right now and are thus available from nearby produce. Not only are they cheaper and tastier, but also their transport is less harmful to our environment.

    53 Seasonal Foods Calendar alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Seasonal Foods Calendar Features

    1.  Food suggestions
    Discontinued

    The developer has announced on GitHub that he won't maintain the app anymore as of Nov 8th 2024. The app can still be downloaded from F-Droid though.

    Seasonal Foods Calendar iconCookbook Icon

    Seasonal Foods Calendar VS Cookbook

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