Side by side
AnyList vs Cook
Both stand on recipe apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+2
AnyList brings shared shopping lists, recipe organization, and meal planning together. The free plan covers core lists and sharing, while unlimited recipe imports and meal planning are part of paid Complete plans.
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Visit Cook The facts
| AnyList | Cook | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, Extension, iPhone, Mac, Web | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | AnyList Complete — Individual: $9.99 a year | Not published |
| Plans published | 3 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | anylist.com | cooklang.org |
| On recipe apps | #1 of 67 | #5 of 67 |
AnyList: what it does well
- Shared lists update instantly.
- Lists support autocomplete and automatic grocery categorization.
- Meal planning can generate grocery lists for selected dates.
- Items can be added with Siri or Alexa.
- Lists and recipes sync across signed-in devices.
What to know first
- Free plan limits web recipe imports to five.
- Meal planning is included with Complete.
- Mac and web apps are listed with Complete.