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Best Free Plant Identification App Alternatives (2026) — Belvoir vs PictureThis, Planta, Seek, PlantNet, PlantIn & iNaturalist
How Belvoir compares to the plant and nature apps you already know.
Last Version2026.06.06
Most plant apps stop at identification. Belvoir pairs a free AI plant scanner with a botanist coach, eco karma rewards for real-world care, and a community impact map — so identifying a plant becomes the start of measurable local action, not the end. Here is how it stacks up against the best-known apps in the category.
| App | Price | Installs | Rating | Eco rewards | Community impact map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belvoir | Free | New (2026) | — | Eco karma | Yes |
| PictureThis | ~$29.99/yr (after 7-day trial) | 50M+ | ~4.6 | None | No |
| Planta | ~$35.99/yr premium | 5M+ | ~4.7 | None | No |
| Seek by iNaturalist | Free (non-profit) | 5M+ | ~4.4 | None | No |
| PlantNet | Free (non-profit) | 10M+ | ~4.4 | None | No |
| PlantIn | ~$7.99/wk (≈$400+/yr) | 10M+ | ~4.4 | None | No |
| iNaturalist | Free (non-profit) | 5M+ | ~4.3 | None | No |