Prepful
How they compare
| Feature | Prepful | BigOven |
|---|---|---|
| Import from TikTok / Instagram | Yes, instant | Not listed on BigOven's site (checked Nov 2026) |
| Import from YouTube | Yes, instant | Not listed on BigOven's site (checked Nov 2026) |
| Import from Facebook | Yes, instant | Not listed on BigOven's site (checked Nov 2026) |
| Import from Pinterest | Yes, pins that link to a recipe site | Not listed on BigOven's site (checked Nov 2026) |
| Import from a website or blog | Yes, instant | Browser bookmarklet or manual copy/paste |
| Import from a photo | Yes, instant | RecipeScan: upload a photo, typed up and emailed back in 2 to 5 days, one credit per scan |
| Meal planning | Yes, free | Yes, free (Pro adds sharing a plan across accounts) |
| Shopping list | Aisle-sorted | Sorted, shareable |
| Cook mode | Inline quantities, timers, voice control | Not listed on BigOven's site (checked Nov 2026) |
| Price | Free to start | Free browsing, $2.99/mo or $24.99/yr for Pro |
BigOven details above are sourced from its own site, RecipeScan help, and App Store listing, checked November 9, 2026, and can change. See bigoven.com for current pricing and features.
Where Prepful is different
BigOven's library is deep, built up over two decades, and its bookmarklet clipper still works fine if you're on a laptop parked on a food blog. What it was never built for is where recipes actually get found now: a TikTok video, an Instagram reel, a phone camera pointed at a cookbook page. Prepful pulls the ingredients and steps out instantly from any of those, no bookmarklet, no waiting days for an email back.
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Common questions about switching from BigOven
How do I get a recipe into BigOven from a photo?
With BigOven's RecipeScan, you upload a photo and BigOven emails you when the typed-up recipe is ready, typically 2 to 5 days later. Each scan uses a credit, and Pro includes 25. Prepful reads a photo right away.
Is BigOven's meal planning free?
Yes. BigOven's Meal Planner is free, and BigOven Pro ($2.99/mo or $24.99/yr) adds sharing a week's plan across multiple accounts. Prepful's meal planning is free too.
Can BigOven import from TikTok or Instagram?
BigOven's site and App Store listing don't list TikTok or Instagram import; they describe the BigOven Clipper for websites and RecipeScan for photos. Prepful imports from TikTok and Instagram instantly, along with YouTube, Facebook, Pinterest, any website, or a photo.