Walkers and gardeners can name wild plants for free, funded by donations and run by French research institutes.
Kenning's take
What it does
PlantNet identifies a plant from a photo taken on a phone or uploaded on the website, returning a ranked list of likely species with confidence scores. It is a free citizen-science project run by French research institutes, and the photos people submit help scientists track plant biodiversity.
- identify plants from a photo
- ranked species suggestions with confidence scores
- covers wild flowers, trees, grasses, ferns and many garden plants
- web version at identify.plantnet.org
- free and donation-funded, run by research institutes
Who it suits. Suits walkers, gardeners and nature lovers who want a free way to name wild plants and weeds.
Key facts
- Category
- Home, family & everyday life
- Made by
- Pl@ntNet consortium (Cirad, INRAE, Inria and IRD); App Store seller Cirad
- Based in
- France
- Works on
- iPhone, Android, Web
- In the UK
- Yes
- Free plan
- fully free; the project is kept open and free by donations
Ratings
Reviews and write-ups
FAQ
Is PlantNet free?
Yes. PlantNet is free and funded by donations, with no subscription.
Who runs PlantNet?
A consortium of French research institutes: Cirad, INRAE, Inria and IRD.
Can PlantNet be used on a computer?
Yes. Photos can be uploaded at identify.plantnet.org, as well as in the iPhone and Android apps.
Facts from the maker's own pages and the sources listed. Checked 2026-10-11.
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