A recipe app without a subscription: your options
Short answer
There are four models: free (like the Recepti web app today), one-time purchase per device (Paprika sells each version separately), free tiers with limits (ReciMe, Copy Me That), and subscriptions (Plan to Eat). Pick by how many recipes you save and whether you need planning features.
The four pricing models
| Model | Example | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Free web app | Recepti (free, guest mode) | Trying things fast, saving from links |
| One-time purchase | Paprika, with each version sold separately | People who stay on the same devices |
| Free tier with limits | ReciMe (5 imports a week), Copy Me That (40 recipes) | Light users |
| Subscription | Plan to Eat ($5.95 a month or $49 a year) | People who meal plan every week |
Questions to ask before paying
- Do I actually need a meal planner and grocery list?
- How many recipes do I save a month?
- Do I need it on more than one kind of device?
- Can I get my recipes out if I switch? Keeping the original link helps.
Where Recepti fits
Recepti is free in the browser and focused on saving recipes from links. It does not have a meal planner or grocery list today, which keeps it simple.
Paste a link and see what Recepti saves.
Try Recepti in your browserFree. No download. Start as a guest.
Questions
Is Paprika a one-time purchase?
Paprika's site says each version is sold separately. Check their store listings for current prices.
Does Recepti have in-app purchases?
No purchases are offered in the Recepti web app today.