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How does this compare to PlantSnap and pl@ntNet?

my partner used one called PictureThis and it identified most of all the plants around our property here in New Zealand ( mix of natives and introduced), it got ones that were a complete mystery to us.

I used to use PictureThis until they started requiring a login in order to use it. Then I switched to LeafSnap, which works great.

At least for me on iOS it doesn't require a login.

I too confirm that PictureThis works great.

For me (Android) PictureThis requires a login, and limits you to 1 identification per day, unless you pay for a monthly subscription. It didn't use to in the past.

However, the linked app (Candide) also seems to require a login, so I'm sure it's just a matter of time before they put limits on free accounts.

I have it, and they don't require a login. I use it several times a week.

My main complaint about it, is that it's a battery hog; but it works well.

This is one of those markets where even ignoring open source/etc you never need to pay for it, because at the moment there is a new plant recognition app once a fortnight with a free trial. And none of them have any real lock-in because they're basically stateless.

I started using PictureThis recently and do not need a login or anything. Works pretty well at least in my yard and nearby parks.

Or Seek (iNaturalist)

Or PictureThis (https://www.picturethisai.com/)?

Or Google Lens? I've only tried Lens on various office plants (so not in the wild) but it was very effective for those

Or seek! https://www.inaturalist.org/pages/seek_app

This is one of the best apps to install on your kids’ phones. Makes them go outside and get interested in their surroundings.

I haven't used either, but in the UK this works incredibly well.

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