Evertreen vs EcoMatcher: Tree Traceability and Carbon Compared
By Maurizio Giorda · 16 Jun 2026 in Corporate planting
Two traceability-first platforms compared: how Evertreen and EcoMatcher stack up for businesses in 2026.
Choose Evertreen if…
You want traceability plus certified carbon: GPS + satellite on every tree, Verra & Gold Standard offsets available, branded forest and field videos, PR visibility, and a lower entry price (from £1.5/tree, no minimum).
Choose EcoMatcher if…
You specifically want blockchain-ledger records for each tree and are comfortable with NGO-based verification at $3.49/tree (min. 10).
Side by side
| Evertreen | EcoMatcher | |
|---|---|---|
| Based in | UK (Brentford) | Hong Kong |
| Carbon verification | Verra & Gold Standard available | NGO/foundation-based, not Verra/GS |
| Per-tree tracking | GPS + satellite, every tree | TreeCorder app (GPS, photo, farmer) on blockchain |
| Typical price | From £1.5 per tree | $3.49 per tree (min. 10) |
| Branded forest | Yes — your own named forest | Yes — company forests |
| Branded field videos | Yes — filmed with your brand | No |
| Gift a tree | Yes — geolocated + custom certificate | Yes — B2B gifting |
| PR & media for your brand | Yes — across 300+ outlets | No |
| API / e-commerce | Yes — Shopify app + API | API available |
Strengths of each
Evertreen
- GPS + satellite monitoring on every tree
- Verra & Gold Standard CO₂ offsets available
- Branded forest + branded videos from the field
- Lower entry price, no minimum order
- PR exposure across 300+ media outlets
- CO₂ calculator, Shopify app + API
EcoMatcher
- Hong Kong B Corp planting via vetted NGOs
- TreeCorder: GPS, photo and farmer per tree
- Blockchain ledger for tree records
- Solid B2B gifting toolkit
Verdict
Both platforms take traceability seriously. The decisive difference is carbon: EcoMatcher's verification is NGO/foundation-based, while Evertreen can pair geolocated planting with Verra- and Gold Standard-certified offsets — the standards auditors and regulators recognise. Add the lower per-tree price, no minimum, branded videos and PR support, and Evertreen is the stronger fit for most business programs.
EcoMatcher remains a good choice if a blockchain ledger is specifically required by your stakeholders.
FAQ
Which platform offers certified carbon offsets?
Evertreen — Verra- and Gold Standard-certified offsets are available alongside planting. EcoMatcher's verification is NGO-based rather than carbon-certified.
Which is cheaper to start?
Evertreen starts from £1.5 per tree with no minimum; EcoMatcher is $3.49 per tree with a 10-tree minimum.
Do both track every tree?
Yes — EcoMatcher via its TreeCorder app and blockchain ledger, Evertreen via GPS plus satellite monitoring with dashboards and field videos.
Traceability and certified carbon, together
Geolocated trees, Verra & Gold Standard offsets and a branded forest — from £1.5 per tree.
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