Frequently Asked Questions

Is Origano really free?

Yes! The free plan gives you up to 50 recipes and full access to the meal planning features. No credit card required to sign up.

What's the difference between Free and Pro?

The Pro plan gives you unlimited recipe storage, AI-powered unit conversion (convert any recipe between metric and US measurements in one click), an AI-powered grocery list cleanup (automatically removes pantry staples like salt, pepper, and oil that you already have at home), and sharing features: share recipe books, weekly menus, and grocery lists with your family or roommates.

Can I import recipes from my favourite websites?

Absolutely! Just paste any recipe URL and Origano will automatically import the title, ingredients, and steps. You can also upload a photo of a physical cookbook page and let Origano extract the recipe for you.

How does the meal plan generator work?

You select which recipe books to draw from and set your preferences. Origano picks one recipe per meal type for each day of the week based on your criteria. You can regenerate individual entries or block specific slots. You can then generate a complete grocery list from your menu in one click.

What does the AI grocery list cleanup do?

After generating your grocery list from a weekly menu, click "Remove common items" and Origano's AI analyzes your list to identify pantry staples you most likely already have at home: salt, pepper, olive oil, flour, and more. You review the suggestions with checkboxes and confirm the removal in one tap. Exclusive to Pro subscribers.

Can I convert my recipes between metric and US measurements?

Yes! Pro subscribers can convert any recipe between metric (ml, g, kg) and US measurements (cups, tablespoons, oz) directly from the recipe page. Origano's AI automatically detects the current measurement system and offers to convert to the opposite one. All quantities are updated in place. Exclusive to Pro subscribers.

Is my recipe data private?

Yes. Your recipes and meal plans are private and only visible to you, unless you explicitly share a book or menu with someone else.

Where is Origano developed?

Origano is proudly designed and developed in Canada, near Montreal in Quebec.

How does customer support work?

You talk directly to the developer, not a chatbot or a call center. Every message gets a human, fast and personal reply, usually within a few hours.