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Apps to identify plants from a photo

PlantNet, Seek and PictureThis all document plant identification from a photo. PlantNet focuses on identifying plants, Seek also covers animals and fungi, and PictureThis adds plant-care tools. Treat an identification as a suggestion and compare several clear photos before acting on it.

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What we looked for

Plant identification

Compare documented capabilities

Supported describes a capability, not whether it is included in a free plan. Unverified means we do not have enough evidence.

Capabilities and pricing recorded in our catalog
AppPlant identificationPricing
PictureThis - Plant IdentifierSupportedPricing not verified
Seek by iNaturalistSupportedFree
PlantNetSupportedFree

Which app fits your workflow?

PlantNet

Start with PlantNet if your main task is identifying a wild plant and comparing possible matches.

Check before choosing: The developer recommends multiple clear views. A single photo may not distinguish similar species.

Seek by iNaturalist

Try Seek if you want to identify plants alongside animals and fungi while exploring outdoors.

Check before choosing: Check a suggested species against identifying details, especially when the subject is partly obscured.

PictureThis - Plant Identifier

Consider PictureThis if you also want care information and watering reminders after identifying a plant.

Check before choosing: A Premium subscription is offered. Check which care and identification tools are available on the plan you intend to use.

Apps to consider

Strong match

Identify plants and wildlife with a camera.

Matches

  • ✓ Plant identification
Free · iOSView app

PlantNet

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Strong match

Identify wild and cultivated plants from photos.

Matches

  • ✓ Plant identification
Free · iOSView app

Take photos that help distinguish species

Photograph the whole plant, leaves and flowers or fruit when available. Compare the app’s suggestions with visible features and location. We have not measured identification accuracy; avoid relying on a photo result for decisions involving edible or poisonous plants.

Choose identification or ongoing care

PlantNet is centered on finding a plant name. Seek covers more kinds of wildlife. PictureThis adds gardening features such as reminders. Decide whether you need a one-time identification or a continuing care record before comparing plans.

Research sources

What to check before choosing

Read each app’s supported features and pricing. A strong match covers the requirements above; an unlisted feature remains unverified. Follow the source links on an app’s page for the official details.

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