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iNaturalist
iNaturalist lets users record plant and animal observations, share them with others and learn about the natural world.
About iNaturalist
iNaturalist is a website and app for recording observations of plants, animals, fungi, and other organisms. Users photograph an organism, the app suggests an identification, and a community of naturalists confirms or refines it. The homepage describes iNaturalist as free and nonprofit, and it is available on Android, iOS, and the web.
Observations become open data, which the homepage says scientists, conservationists, and researchers use. Users who share observations should be aware that they are published as open data. The homepage does not describe privacy settings, cloud backup, or other data handling details.
Key features
- Record observations of plants, animals, fungi, and other organisms by photographing them
- App suggests an identification, which the community then confirms or refines
- Track species you have seen around the world
- Discover nature nearby
- Browse taxa information, guides, and place pages
- Observations shared as open data for research use
Best for: Anyone who wants to identify and record wild plants, animals, or fungi and contribute observations to community science.
Good for
- Described on the homepage as free and nonprofit
- Identifications are checked by a community of naturalists
- Observations are shared as open data that researchers can use
Watch out for
- Shared observations become open data, which may matter to users who want to limit how their records are used
- App identifications are suggestions that the community may confirm or refine
iNaturalist at a glance
- Website
- inaturalist.org
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Android, iOS, Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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iNaturalist FAQ
Is iNaturalist free to use?
The homepage describes iNaturalist as free, nonprofit, and community-powered. It does not describe any paid plans, so known pricing is listed as unknown.
How are organisms identified?
According to the homepage, the app suggests an identification instantly, and a global community of naturalists confirms or refines it.
What happens to observations after they are shared?
The homepage states that observations become open data and are used by scientists, conservationists, and researchers worldwide.
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