Life & fun · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to Known – Semi-smart plant labels
A little while back I posted a little experiment we ran linking plants to the web in the garden. Well we got a lot of positive feedback on that idea, and decided to launch https://www.knownplants.com. It's a web application paired with fairly inexpensive semi-smart NFC enabled labels that help gardeners keep up with their plants. What do you think?
Known is a web application paired with NFC-enabled plant labels that help gardeners track and manage their plants. Users attach the inexpensive labels to plants in their garden, then access plant information and care… Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Known – Semi-smart plant labels launched in 2024; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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I’ve loved keeping plants since I was a kid. But the online world of plants can be confusing - strange vocabulary, plants going by conflicting names, and hundreds of niche websites. I wanted to create a site that would organize all of this info and make it easier to explore and discover new plants. That’s why I created GetAnyPlant, which aggregates and matches plants from dozens of online stores. It includes huge amounts of data on these plants along with filters and categories to help you search. You can also save plants to your wishlist and add notes to them. I’m a data scientist by…
2024 · getanyplant.com · its alternatives →
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Free plant identifier app
2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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PictureThis 2.0▲173Instantly identify plants like a botanist in your pocket 🌱
2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Click and Grow▲338A smart planter for growing herbs and spices
2015 · clickandgrow.com · its alternatives →
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Plant Parenthood▲257A digital companion and community for plant parents 🌱
2020 · plantparenthood.cc · its alternatives →
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Plant identifier online powered by AI technology
2021 · whatistheplant.com · its alternatives →
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I'm still working on it, curious but what feature may be most valuable for you? What do you think about personalised care instructions, and an interactive chat feature for each plant.
2024 · frondly.app · its alternatives →
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Plant Agenda▲70An easy way to track how you take care of your plants
2023 · elenamolinariii.notion.site · its alternatives →
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naturethings▲81Discover, shop and grow plants with AI powered guidance 🌱🚀
2021 · getnaturethings.com · its alternatives →
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Snap a photo to identify plants and cure diseases instantly.
Jun 2026 · liveplantapp.com · its alternatives →
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GrowNotes▲10A Garden Journal to take notes & photos to track your plants
2024 · grow-notes.com · its alternatives →
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The only gardening app you'll ever need
2018 · gardentags.com · its alternatives →
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Plantory▲19The AI garden planner that knows your climate and soil
Jul 2026 · plantory.ai · its alternatives →
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Smart plant care: ID, pests, reminders, journal & AI chat
2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Plants Map▲15Document plants, engage visitors with interactive QR labels, and showcase your green space online. Plantsoon works for botanical gardens, schools, parks, and more.
2014 · plantsmap.com · its alternatives →
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Scan plants, understand care, and grow smarter
Jun 2026 · greenlenspro.com · its alternatives →
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