Greenly vs Plant.id
Plant.id by Kindwise is an identification and plant-health API for developers, paid per request. Greenly is an app for the people who grow the plants.
Side by side
| Feature | Greenly | Plant.id |
|---|---|---|
| Made for | gardeners | developers and businesses (API) |
| Photo identification | yes | yes (API) |
| Plant health | 2–3 likely causes, organic and chemical options | yes (Plant.health API) |
| Calendar and reminders | yes, reminders free forever | no |
| Price | free plan; Premium in Google Play | 100 free credits, then from €0.05 down to €0.01 per identification |
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When Plant.id is the better fit
If you are building your own app or service and need identification by API.
When Greenly is the better fit
If you want to grow: Greenly is ready on the phone, plans the season by your climate and reminds you — no code, no per-request bills.