Feature Access & Account Tiers

Recipinned offers different features depending on your account type. This guide helps you understand what’s available to you and how to access advanced features.

Account Tiers

Free Accounts (Individual/Family)

Perfect for home cooks and families, free accounts include:

  • Recipe Management

    • Import recipes from any website
    • Save recipes from photos
    • Organize recipes in cookbooks
    • Tag and search recipes
  • Basic Meal Planning

    • Plan meals on a calendar
    • Create shopping lists from meal plans
    • Print meal plans
    • Share cookbooks with family
  • Family Features

    • Invite family members to your account
    • Collaborate on recipe collections
    • Share meal plans

Dietitian Accounts (Free)

Registered dietitians get free access to professional features:

  • Everything in Free Accounts, plus:
  • Meal Plan Templates - Create reusable meal plan templates
  • Advanced Nutrition Analysis - Detailed nutritional breakdowns
  • Professional Cookbook Sharing - Share branded cookbooks with clients
  • Bulk Recipe Printing - Print multiple recipes at once

To get free dietitian access, verify your credentials when signing up or contact [email protected] with your CDR number.

Facilities (Professional)

Designed for schools, healthcare facilities, and food service operations:

  • Everything in Dietitian Accounts, plus:
  • USDA Compliance Tools - Built-in dietary guidelines verification
  • Meal Plan Servings - Scale recipes for exact portions needed
  • Multi-user Management - Up to 10 staff users
  • Professional Reporting - Compliance reports and documentation
  • Training & Support - Onboarding webinars and email support

Residential Facilities (Enterprise)

For correctional facilities, long-term care, and institutions with complex needs:

  • Everything in Facilities, plus:
  • Custom Nutrition Models - Specialized dietary requirements
  • Advanced Compliance Reporting - Detailed audit documentation
  • Multi-site Management - Manage multiple facilities
  • Dedicated Account Manager - Priority support
  • Custom Data Migration - Import existing meal plans and recipes

Pro Features

Some features require a Pro account (Dietitian, Facilities, or Residential Facilities tier). Articles marked with a Pro Feature badge require one of these account types.

Pro Features Include:

  1. Meal Plan Templates - Create and save reusable templates
  2. Advanced Nutrition Analysis - Detailed nutritional data beyond basics
  3. Meal Plan Servings - Precise portion scaling
  4. Bulk Recipe Printing - Print entire cookbooks at once
  5. USDA Compliance Tools (Facilities/Residential only)

How to Upgrade

For Dietitians

Contact us at [email protected] with your CDR number to get free access to professional features.

For Facilities

Visit /facilities to learn more and schedule a demo, or contact sales at [email protected].

For Residential Facilities

Visit /residential-facilities to learn more and request custom pricing.

Feature Comparison

FeatureFreeDietitianFacilitiesResidential
Recipe Management
Basic Meal Planning
Shopping Lists
Family Sharing
Meal Plan Templates-
Advanced Nutrition-
Bulk Printing-
Meal Plan Servings--
USDA Compliance--
Multi-user Management--
Multi-site Management---
Dedicated Support---

Questions?

If you’re unsure which features you have access to or need help upgrading your account, contact us at [email protected].

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