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PlateLens vs What The Food
Compare what each tool does, what it costs, and how it fits your workflow.
Designed for
Snap a photo, get instant nutrition facts.
It's like Shazam, but for your meals.
Primary task
Calorie tracking
Food analysis
Pricing
Freemium · Free + from $19.99/mo
Freemium · Free + from $14.99/mo
Pricing details
Free + from $19.99/mo
Free + from $14.99/mo
Billing cycle
Monthly
Monthly
API access
Not documented
Not documented
Platforms
Web
Web
Integrations
Not documented
Make
Source rating
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Catalog imported
31 Aug 2026
31 Aug 2026
Listed strengths
- Instant nutrition analysis
- Advanced image recognition technology
- Detailed calorie and nutrient breakdown
- Recognizes diverse cuisines
- Recognizes home-cooked dishes
- Instant food detection
- Comprehensive nutritional results
- Macro tracking app
- Calorie counter by recipe
- Cost effective tool
Listed limitations
- Accuracy dependent on photo quality
- Unable to identify hidden ingredients
- Requires manual correction for inaccuracies
- Depends on phone camera capabilities
- Multi-language support limited to two languages
- Accuracy decreases with complex recipes
- Requires high-quality images
- No data storage for scans
- Doesn't recognize certain non-common foods
- Fractional serving adjustments unavailable