VizTerra vs Planting F/X

VizTerra8.7Visit PFPlanting F/X8.4Visit

Higher score VizTerra #5 in 3D Landscape Design Software 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit VizTerra

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PF Planting F/X #7 in 3D Landscape Design Software 8.4/10 15-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Planting F/X

• VizTerra fits best

  Professional 3D visualization and client presentations

• Planting F/X fits best

  CAD-based planting-plan specialists

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Side by side

Feature	VizTerra 8.7/10 Visit ↗	PFPlanting F/X 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.7	8.4
Ranking	#5 in 3D Landscape Design Software	#7 in 3D Landscape Design Software
Best for	Professional 3D visualization and client presentations	CAD-based planting-plan specialists
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	—
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	15 days
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows	Windows, macOS
Built for	Small business, Mid-market	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features VizTerra 0/4 · Planting F/X 3/4
Terrain modeling	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Plant library	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Irrigation design	Not checked yet	—
Planting plans	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Supported platforms	Windows	Windows; macOS via Parallels
Import formats	Not checked yet	DWG
Our review
Pros	Converts 2D designs into interactive 3D presentations GIS mapping, quantity calculations, and construction-plan tools 77,000+ catalog items plus AR presentations through YARD	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
Cons	Runs on Windows PCs only The Monthly plan costs $97 per user per month Augmented-reality presentations require the YARD add-on	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
Our verdict	VizTerra is professional 2D and 3D design software for landscape, hardscape, deck, pergola, outdoor kitchen, and outdoor-living designers. It combines site planning, visualization, material calculations, construction-plan creation, and… Read the review →	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 →

Strengths and trade-offs

• VizTerra — where it wins

  • Converts 2D designs into interactive 3D presentations
  • GIS mapping, quantity calculations, and construction-plan tools
  • 77,000+ catalog items plus AR presentations through YARD

  Where it doesn't

  • Runs on Windows PCs only
  • The Monthly plan costs $97 per user per month
  • Augmented-reality presentations require the YARD add-on

• 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

• VizTerra8.7/10 · Pricing on request

  A professional Windows tool for turning landscape concepts into detailed 3D presentations and plans.

  Visit VizTerraFull verdict →
• PFPlanting 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 →