Vegan tools that fit real life
Free to use. No ads. No tracking. Supporter-funded so we never have to monetise your scans.
Scan a barcode
The fastest way to check if a packaged product is vegan. Camera scan in 2 seconds. Works on food and (in cosmetics mode) on shampoo, makeup, skincare. Free, unlimited, no sign-up.
Open scannerIn the shop
Standing in front of a label or shelf
Food barcode scanner
PopularPoint your phone camera at any product. We check Open Food Facts and flag anything non-vegan.
Cosmetics barcode scanner
Same scanner, Open Beauty Facts mode. Flags lanolin, carmine, beeswax, silk, snail mucin, keratin.
Ingredient label scanner
Photo of the ingredient list. We read it and call out hidden animal-derived items.
Is this drink vegan?
Beer, wine, spirits, liqueurs, ciders. Curated list of mainstream brands with confirmed vegan status.
In the kitchen
Converting a recipe or planning a meal
Baking substitute calculator
PopularType how much egg, butter, milk, buttermilk, cream, honey, or gelatin your recipe needs. We give exact plant replacement amounts matched to your recipe type.
Vegan substitute finder
Search any non-vegan ingredient (milk, eggs, gelatin, mayo, mince) and get the best plant swaps with notes on what each works for.
Eating out / travelling
At a restaurant, especially abroad
Menu scanner
PopularPhoto of a restaurant menu. We highlight vegan dishes, flag ones to ask about, suggest swaps. Built for non-English-speaking countries.
Printable restaurant cards
Cards in 30+ languages explaining you're vegan. Hand to your waiter, save to your phone, print before a trip.
Tracking & sharing
See your impact, revisit past scans
Reference
Barcode data: Open Food Facts + Open Beauty Facts (community-built, CC-BY-SA). E-codes + cosmetic INCI dictionaries are our own curated lists. Drinks lookup is verified against manufacturer statements and Vegan Society / V-Label certifications. Image scans use OpenAI vision and cost real money — we cap free use to keep this sustainable.
Why supporter-gated? Image scans cost real money per request. Supporters keep these tools free of ads and tracking. One free scan is on us — after that, back PlantsPack for unlimited use.