Looking for a Copy Me That alternative?
Copy Me That does one thing well: web clipping. If you want a recipe manager that goes further — AI import, meal planning, and zero ads — keep reading.
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Why people look for alternatives
Free tier is cluttered with ads
Recipe clipping is the main feature — everything else feels basic
No way to import from photos, social media, or non-web sources
No desktop app — browser only on computers
The app doesn't learn or adapt to your cooking style
At a glance
| Fond | Copy Me That | |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | iOS, Android, Web, Desktop | Web, iOS, Android |
| Pricing | Free tier + Pro plan | Free with ads, Pro at $2.50/month |
Feature-by-feature comparison
What makes Fond different
AI-powered recipe import from any URL, photo, or social media post
Specialized workshops: Pizza Workshop, Bread Studio, Coffee Lab, and more
AI cooking agent that learns your preferences and helps you improve
True cross-platform with native desktop app — web, iOS, Android, desktop
Smart meal planning with leftover tracking and auto-generated shopping lists
AI-powered search that understands natural language queries
No ads — ever
Who should choose what
Choose Copy Me That if
- You mainly want to clip and save recipes from websites
- You want a free recipe saver and don't mind ads
- You need something simple with zero learning curve
- Budget is your primary concern
Choose Fond if
- You want AI that actually helps you cook better
- You import recipes from photos, social media, or non-web sources
- You want a proper desktop app alongside mobile
- You're into specialized crafts like pizza, bread, or coffee
- You want smart meal planning with intelligent suggestions
- You want an ad-free experience
- You want an app that grows with you as a cook
Switching from Copy Me That
Copy Me That lets you export your recipe collection as a CSV or JSON file. From there, use Fond's bulk import to bring everything over in one go — your recipe names, ingredients, and instructions come through cleanly. Folders migrate as collections in Fond, so your organization stays intact from day one.
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Recipe Import
Recipe import is the ability to save recipes from websites, photos, cookbooks, or other apps into your recipe manager automatically — with ingredients, quantities, units, and steps properly parsed for scaling, shopping lists, and cook mode.
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