Head-to-head · 3D Landscape Design Software
Planting F/X vs Uvision 3D Landscape Creator
Planting F/X leads on 0 checks, Uvision 3D Landscape Creator on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scorePlanting F/X · 8.4/10
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Planting F/X scores higher on our rubric for 3d landscape design software: 8.4 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.
Planting F/X is the better fit for CAD-based planting-plan specialists. Uvision 3D Landscape Creator is the better fit for windows designers needing rich presentation output.
- Planting F/X fits best
CAD-based planting-plan specialists
- Uvision 3D Landscape Creator fits best
Windows designers needing rich presentation output
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Side by side
| Feature | Planting F/X 8.4/10 Visit ↗ | Uvision 3D Landscape Creator 8.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.4 | 8.2 |
| Ranking | #7 in 3D Landscape Design Software | #8 in 3D Landscape Design Software |
| Best for | CAD-based planting-plan specialists | Windows designers needing rich presentation output |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | $579.95 one-time |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | 15 days | 30 days |
| Free trial length | 15 days | 30 days |
| Deployment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs | Docs |
| Integrations | 6 integrations | 2 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Planting F/X 3/4 · Uvision 3D Landscape Creator 3/4 | ||
| Terrain modeling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Plant library | ✓ | ✓ |
| Irrigation design | — | Not checked yet |
| Planting plans | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Supported platforms | Windows; macOS via Parallels | Windows 10 or 11, 64-bit |
| Import formats | DWG | SketchUp models, DWG/DXF, CSV |
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| Our verdict | Planting F/X is a professional landscape-design plugin for CAD, Revit, SketchUp, and Rhino. It is aimed at landscape architects and other teams producing planting plans, documentation, and presentations. The workflow centers on plant… Read the review → |
Uvision 3D Landscape Creator is desktop landscape design software for landscape contractors and hardscape professionals. It supports simultaneous 2D and 3D design, terrain modeling, elevation import, planting plans, pools, water features,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Planting F/X — where it wins
- Detailed plant databases, palettes, placement, labeling, and schedules
- Automated quantities and error checking support plan documentation
- Integrates with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, SketchUp, and Rhino
Where it doesn't
- Requires a supported host platform such as AutoCAD, Revit, or Rhino
- Irrigation design is not included
- macOS use requires Parallels rather than native AutoCAD for Mac support
Uvision 3D Landscape Creator — where it wins
- Combines terrain, elevations, plants, water features, and photo editing
- Creates scaled working drawings, materials lists, estimates, and fly-throughs
- Includes more than 15,000 hardscape and softscape assets
Where it doesn't
- Runs on Windows 10 or 11, 64-bit systems only
- Irrigation design is not included among its verified capabilities
- The full license costs $579.95 as a one-time purchase
- Planting F/X8.4/10 · 15-day trial
A deep planting-plan toolkit for landscape professionals working in CAD and 3D workflows.
Visit Planting F/XFull verdict → - Uvision 3D Landscape Creator8.2/10 · 30-day trial
A feature-rich Windows tool for landscape plans, visuals, estimates, and presentations.
Visit UvisionFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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