Type 2 diabetes — prevention & remission
Whole-food plant-based diets repeatedly lower HbA1c, reduce diabetes medication needs, and in many cases drive type 2 diabetes into remission.
Free vegan & cruelty-free scanner
The free vegan barcode scanner — in one scan.
VeggieOS tells you instantly whether any food, cosmetic or household product is vegan, vegetarian and cruelty-free — and suggests plant-based alternatives when it isn't. Plus a recipe converter, plant-based meal planner, pantry tracker and impact dashboard. 100% free.
- 100% free, forever
- No credit card
- Unlimited scans
- Works on iOS & Android
Every vegan & cruelty-free tool you need — free
A complete free toolkit for conscious shoppers — from the supermarket aisle to your kitchen, your pantry and your weekly meal plan.
Vegan barcode scanner
Point your camera at any product barcode and get an instant vegan, vegetarian and cruelty-free verdict powered by AI.
Better vegan swaps
When a product isn't vegan, we suggest plant-based and cruelty-free alternatives from brands that share your values.
Recipe converter
Turn any recipe into a vegan version in seconds — dairy, egg and meat substitutions handled automatically.
Plant-based meal planner
Plan a full week of plant-based meals, save favorites in your recipe library and never wonder what to cook again.
Ingredient checker
Spot hidden non-vegan additives, allergens and animal-derived ingredients like carmine, gelatin, whey and casein.
Nutrition & macros
Get personalized calorie and macro targets, log meals, and follow AI plant-based nutrition recommendations.
Hydration reminders
Stay on top of water intake with configurable reminders, snooze controls and one-tap quick-log buttons.
Nearby ethical stores
Find vegan-friendly stores, restaurants and markets near you on an interactive map.
Impact dashboard
Track the animals, water and CO₂ you've spared with every conscious choice — small swaps, real impact.
Follow ethical brands
Follow your favorite cruelty-free brands and get notified when they launch new vegan products.
Pantry & shopping list
Track pantry items, reduce food waste with expiry alerts, and generate smart vegan shopping lists.
Sustainability challenges
Join free challenges, build sustainable habits and earn rewards as you reduce your footprint.
Scan, swap, shop kinder — in three steps
Whether you're going fully vegan, eating more plant-based or just avoiding animal testing, VeggieOS makes ethical shopping effortless.
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Scan any product barcode
Open VeggieOS, point your camera, get an instant vegan and cruelty-free verdict — works on food, cosmetics, skincare and household products.
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See exactly what's inside
Full ingredient breakdown, vegan and cruelty-free certifications, and clear flags for animal-derived additives, allergens and hidden ingredients.
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Choose a better swap
We surface vegan and cruelty-free alternatives you can buy nearby or online — and add them straight to your shopping list.
Plant-based meals, made easy and free
Convert any recipe to vegan in seconds with our free AI recipe converter. Plan your week with the plant-based meal planner, build a smart shopping list from your pantry, and track macros and hydration — all without paying a cent.
- One-click vegan recipe conversion from any URL
- Weekly plant-based meal planner
- Smart pantry, expiry alerts & shopping list
- Personalized vegan macros & calorie targets
- Configurable hydration reminders
Every vegan scan is a step toward a kinder planet
Track the animals saved, water conserved and CO₂ avoided with every cruelty-free purchase. Small plant-based swaps add up to a real impact on the planet — and VeggieOS keeps the score for you, free.
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Why plant-based
Plant-based eating, backed by science
The evidence is overwhelming: a whole-food vegan or plant-based diet improves type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, cholesterol, fatty liver, weight, longevity, athletic performance, skin and mood — while slashing your impact on the planet and sparing animals. Every claim below links to a peer-reviewed source.
Insulin resistance & metabolic syndrome
Replacing meat, dairy and refined foods with legumes, whole grains, vegetables and fruits improves insulin sensitivity and reverses metabolic syndrome features.
High cholesterol & heart disease
Plant-based diets reliably lower LDL (the 'bad' cholesterol) and reduce cardiovascular events — and in landmark trials they reversed coronary artery disease.
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)
Healthful plant-based diets are linked to lower prevalence of fatty liver and slower progression of NAFLD/NASH.
Cancer risk prevention
The WHO classifies processed meat as a Group 1 carcinogen and red meat as Group 2A. Plant-forward diets reduce risk of multiple cancers.
Healthy weight & obesity
Vegans have the lowest average BMI of any dietary pattern studied, and plant-based diets outperform conventional diets for weight loss in head-to-head trials.
Life expectancy & all-cause mortality
Long-running cohort studies link plant-based eating to longer life — Loma Linda Adventists are one of the world's five Blue Zones.
Athletic performance & recovery
Well-planned plant-based diets meet — and often exceed — the needs of endurance and strength athletes, and may speed recovery thanks to lower inflammation and oxidative stress.
Mental health, mood & cognition
Diets rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds are linked to better mood, lower depression risk and slower cognitive decline.
Skin, hair & looking younger
Antioxidant-rich, low-glycemic plant foods support clearer skin, stronger hair and slower glycation-driven skin aging.
Metabolism, blood pressure & inflammation
Plant-based diets lower blood pressure, reduce chronic inflammation markers (CRP, IL-6) and raise post-meal calorie burn.
Climate & environmental impact
Animal agriculture is one of the largest drivers of greenhouse gas emissions, land use, water use and biodiversity loss. Going plant-based is the single biggest individual lever to shrink your footprint.
Animals: an ethical case beyond statistics
More than 80 billion land animals and an estimated 1–3 trillion fish are killed for food each year. Choosing plant-based spares lives every week.
Nutritionally complete at every life stage
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics confirms well-planned vegetarian and vegan diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate and appropriate for all life stages — including pregnancy, childhood and athletes.
Frequently asked questions
Everything about the free VeggieOS vegan & cruelty-free app.
Is VeggieOS really free?
Yes — VeggieOS is 100% free. Unlimited barcode scans, unlimited recipe conversions, full meal planning, hydration reminders and impact tracking with no credit card.
How does the vegan barcode scanner work?
Open the app, point your camera at any barcode or ingredient label and VeggieOS analyzes the ingredients with AI to return a vegan, vegetarian and cruelty-free verdict in seconds.
Does it work for cosmetics and household products?
Yes. We check food, cosmetics, skincare and household products for animal testing, animal-derived ingredients and certifications like Leaping Bunny and the Vegan Society.
Can it suggest vegan alternatives?
When a product isn't vegan or cruelty-free, VeggieOS recommends ethical plant-based alternatives from trusted brands, with options nearby and online.
Can I plan plant-based meals?
Yes — convert any recipe to vegan, plan your week, save recipes to your library and generate a smart shopping list from your pantry.
Do I need to install an app?
No. VeggieOS runs in your browser as a Progressive Web App — install it to your home screen on iOS or Android for the full experience.