What the free plan includes
Updated October 2026 · 2 min read
Quick answer
The free plan needs no card, now or later. You get tonight's dinner, a weekly plan, a grocery list, a pantry and a budget, with daily limits on the helper tools.
Always included
- Tonight's dinner answer.
- A weekly plan and a grocery list.
- Pantry tracking and the grocery budget builder, unlimited.
- Allergy and exclusion rules across every plan.
- English, Spanish and French, and accessibility settings.
Limits
Helper tools like What Should I Cook and Dinner Decider give you three a day. Receipt scans are three a month.
Why limits
The limits keep the free plan free for everyone. They reset on their own.
Move up when it helps
If you hit a limit, Plenishly names the plan that raises it. There is no pressure and no countdown.
Why is there a free plan?
Because dinner is not a luxury. A calmer kitchen should not depend on a card. The free plan gives you the core of what Plenishly does so you can see if it helps before you spend anything.
What do you get every day?
| Included | Details |
|---|---|
| Tonight's dinner | A real answer, every time |
| Weekly plan | Plan the week and see what it costs |
| Grocery list | Built from the plan |
| Pantry | Track what you have and what is about to go |
| Budget builder | Know your number before you shop |
| Allergy and exclusion rules | Applied to every plan |
| Languages and accessibility | English, Spanish, French, larger text, contrast |
| Tonight's dinner | A real answer, every time |
| Weekly plan | Plan the week and see what it costs |
| Grocery list | Built from the plan |
| Pantry | Track what you have and what is about to go |
What are the limits?
Helper tools, such as What Should I Cook and Dinner Decider, are limited to three a day. Receipt scans are limited to three a month. The limits reset on their own. They keep the free plan free for everyone, and they are meant to be generous enough for ordinary weeks.
How do you make the free plan go further?
Scan your biggest weekly shop, not every small trip. Use the plan for the week so you ask for fewer one-off answers. Plan the week once so you ask for fewer one-off answers.
When does a paid plan make sense?
When a limit gets in your way more than twice a month, or when you want extra help such as unlimited scans. Plenishly names the plan that raises the limit you hit. There are no countdowns and no pressure.
What about families on a tight budget?
Start with the free plan. The pantry, plan and budget tools are the ones that save money, and they are included. If you ever qualify for help paying for food, you can learn about community resources in our guides.
Do you need a card to start?
No. The free plan needs no card, now or later.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. It has no end date.
Yes. It is unlimited on every plan.
No. It stays free for as long as you want it.
You will see which plan raises a limit when you hit it. Paid plans have a refund window for the first charge.