Pl@ntNet
Citizen-science plant identification app from a research consortium
- #1 of 9 in best plant identification apps
- Free
- Free to use
- iOSAndroidWeb
Ranked 1 of 9 in best plant identification apps
The largest species coverage here at about 84,700 species, free to use on iOS, Android and the web. It is built to identify one plant per photo and offers no care guides, so pair it with a care app.
Best for Broad species identification from one photo
About Pl@ntNet
Pl@ntNet asks users to photograph one plant, such as a leaf, flower or bark, and suggests matching species. The project reports 84,710 species and about 1.5 billion images in its database. Users can submit plants, and the project offers collaborative review of submissions.
The app and identification are free, and the project relies on donations to keep it open to everyone. Pl@ntNet also publishes an API and open data through GBIF, according to its site. Compared with commercial apps such as PictureThis, it is funded by donations and a research consortium, and it offers no care guides.
Key features
- 84,710 species
- Citizen science
- Collaborative review
- Public API and open data
- Free to use
Strengths
- Large species database
- Free to use and funded by donations
- Submit observations to citizen science
Limits
- Built to identify one plant per photo
- Relies on donations for funding
Where Pl@ntNet ranks
How Pl@ntNet compares
| Product | Score | Price | Platforms | Species covered | Care advice | Disease diagnosis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1Pl@ntNet | 91.0 | Free | iOSAndroidWeb | About 84,700 species | Not a care app | Diseases and pests feature |
#2 PictureThis | 89.5 | Free plan, paid upgrades | iOSAndroidWeb | 10,000+ plant species | Care guides and Premium care | Automatic problem diagnosis |
#3 AI Planter* | 84.5 | Free plan, paid upgrades | Web | About 283 houseplants | Care plans and calculators | Leaf disease detection |
#4 Seek by iNaturalist | 87.0 | Free | iOSAndroid | Plants, animals and fungi | Not described | Not described |
#5 Planta | 86.5 | Free plan, paid upgrades | iOS, iPadOSAndroid | Any plant, identified from a photo | Care plan and watering and fertilizing reminders | Dr. Planta analyzes symptoms and gives treatment steps |
The full comparison table for best plant identification apps has all 9 products.
Alternatives to Pl@ntNet
All 8 alternatives- PictureThisPlant identifier with care guides and problem diagnosis
- AI Planter (made by the publisher of this site)Houseplant identification and care from a photo, in the browser
- Seek by iNaturalistFree nonprofit camera app that identifies plants, animals and fungi
- PlantaPlant identifier with care reminders, a light meter and diagnosis
PlantSnapPlant identifier with an AI care assistant and community map
BlossomPlant identifier with care information, reminders and disease ID
Questions about Pl@ntNet
- Is Pl@ntNet free?
- Pl@ntNet can be used without paying: Free to use; donations keep the project running. Check the vendor’s pricing page for current limits.
- Is Pl@ntNet open source?
- No. Pl@ntNet is proprietary software; its source code is not public.
- Which platforms does Pl@ntNet support?
- Pl@ntNet is available on: iOS, Android, Web.
- What is Pl@ntNet best for?
- Broad species identification from one photo. In our ranking of plant identification apps it is number 1 of 9 with a score of 91.0.
- What are the best alternatives to Pl@ntNet?
- The highest-ranked alternatives on listme.name are PictureThis, AI Planter*, Seek by iNaturalist, Planta.
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