Quick answer: The free tier lets you store 20 recipes, run 20 smart imports, and create 2 shopping lists. When you hit any limit or when a paid subscription expires, CookBook switches to read-only mode for everything above those limits until you choose a new plan.

Free tier limits

• 20 stored recipes
• 20 smart imports (web, socials, OCR scans)
• 2 limited shopping lists – one General Items list and your most-recent custom list

After that you’ll see a prompt to pick a monthly or yearly plan. Choose yearly to start a 14-day free trial; choose monthly to begin billing immediately.

Can I export my data?

Yes. You can export all recipes at any time from Side menu → Settings → Backup → Backup / export → Format - even if you’re on the free tier.

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Updated on: 14/06/2026