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Smart feeder true-cost calculator

Compare device prices plus the plan you actually want. Free camera use, manual bird identification and automatic AI recognition are different features. Choose a scenario, check each brand's terms and edit the costs.

First decide whether you need a camera. A conventional feeder has no app or cloud bill. The calculator below compares camera feeders only, then adds the plan cost so a low sticker price cannot hide a recurring fee.
Choose your assumptions

Start with each brand's free camera features. This does not include equivalent AI or cloud features across brands. Switching scenarios resets your edits.

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HARYMOR Smart Feeder

Uses VicoHome. We could not verify this exact bundle's current free/paid entitlements or annual price. Enter the plan shown in your app.

Device price

$116.97

3-year device + plan

Incomplete

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birdsnap PAV Feeder

BirdSnap documents free unlimited in-app bird identification; optional membership extends cloud history. Confirm that this PAV bundle uses that app and enter the current price for any selected paid features.

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Device price

$89.99

3-year device + plan

$89.99

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FeatherSnap Scout

Free photos and live view; Premium adds AI identification. $59.99 billed annually, or $6.99/month ($83.88/year).

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Device price

$119.99

3-year device + plan

$119.99

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Netvue Birdfy Feeder

Core camera use is free. Lifetime AI depends on the purchased bundle; verify your exact listing before entering $0 for AI.

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Device price

$149.99

3-year device + plan

$149.99

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Bird Buddy PRO Solar

Free core use includes manual AI recognition. Premium adds automatic recognition; enter the current checkout price.

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Device price

$239.99

3-year device + plan

$239.99

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Lowest calculated total among 4 complete entries: birdsnap PAV Feeder at $89.99. 1 incomplete entries excluded. This compares your cost assumptions, not equivalent features or overall quality.

Plan sources checked October 5, 2026. USD; excludes tax, seed, accessories, replacement hardware, discounts and future price changes. Monthly billing can cost more. Compare feeder features.