Epicurious
ActiveOverview
Epicurious is a recipe management platform providing access to over 50,000 recipes from sources including Epicurious, Bon Appétit, Gourmet, and HarperCollins. It targets home cooks with search, filtering, shopping lists, and sharing features via its website and mobile apps.12
Key Features
- Recipe Database - Access to over 50,000 recipes from major publications and cookbooks.
- Dietary Filters - Filter recipes by vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and other dietary needs.
- Shopping List - Generate shopping lists from selected recipes.
- Favorites and Sharing - Save recipes to favorites and share via email, social media, or other services.
- Cooking Views - Recipe views optimized for kitchen use with photos where available.
- Drink Search - Search for cocktails, non-alcoholic drinks, smoothies, and more.
- Category Groupings - Preset categories like Weeknight Dinners and Vegetarian Mains.
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Limited access to recipes; app download free. |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99/mo | Unlimited access to all recipes; cancel anytime. |
| Annual Subscription | $39.99/yr | Unlimited access to all recipes (33% savings over monthly). |
Platforms & Requirements
Available on iOS via App Store, Android, and web at epicurious.com. iOS app requires compatible iPhone/iPad; older reviews mention Windows Phone and Nook support which may no longer be active. Web version accessible on any modern browser without specific requirements.12
Integrations & Ecosystem
- Twitter sharing
- Facebook sharing
- Email export
- Google Reader
- Instapaper
- Pinboard
- Read It Later
- Tumblr
Alternatives
| App | Difference |
|---|---|
| Allrecipes | Larger user-generated recipe database with community ratings. |
| Yummly | AI-powered personalized recipe recommendations and meal planning. |
| BigOven | Focus on meal planning, pantry tracking, and custom recipe import. |
| Paprika | Offline recipe storage and advanced shopping list syncing across devices. |
Reputation
Epicurious is praised for its extensive professional recipe collection, intuitive interface, vibrant design, and useful features like dietary filters and shopping lists.2 Users appreciate the content from trusted sources like Bon Appétit and Gourmet. Criticisms include lack of photos in some recipes and inability to add personal reviews.2