Can I start a recipe blog for free?
Yes. You can create and publish recipes manually for free, and your free account also includes 300 one-time AI credits to test recipe drafts, translations, or food images.
Start free.
Upgrade when you need more AI assistance and images.
Start a recipe blog for free, publish recipes manually without limits, and use credits only when you want AI help with recipe drafts, translations, or food images. Paid plans add a fresh monthly allowance when you need to publish more consistently.
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Creating, editing and managing recipes manually is completely free — no credits needed, ever.
Plans and credits
Trial credits stay with you · Paid plans renew monthly · Manual publishing is always free
Free publishing vs paid AI credits
| Feature | Free account | Paid subscriptions |
|---|---|---|
| Blog subdomain | ||
| Write recipes manually | ||
| Upload own photos | ||
| AI assistance | ||
| AI food photo | ||
| Credits included | 300 one-time credits | 4,000 / 10,000 / 22,000 monthly credits |
| Durable credits don't expire | Trial credits don't expire | Any durable credits remain in your account |
| Credits renew every billing cycle | Fresh monthly allowance each time your plan renews |
FAQ
How do MealBake subscriptions work?
Paid plans add a fresh monthly credit allowance every billing cycle: 4,000 on Basic, 10,000 on Pro, and 22,000 on Studio. Use those credits for AI assistance, translations, and images while keeping manual publishing free.
When are monthly credits added?
Monthly subscription credits are added when your plan renews successfully. Checkout starts the subscription, and each successful renewal adds the next month’s allowance.
What happens if I cancel or change plans?
Cancellation or downgrade does not shut anything down immediately. Your current subscription stays active through the billing period you already paid for, and the next billing event determines the next plan allowance.
Do my published recipes stay live if I stop paying?
Yes. Existing published recipes and your site remain live. You can still create, edit, and manage recipes manually for free. A paid plan is only required when you want monthly AI assistance credits.