VizTerra
VizTerra: A professional Windows tool for turning landscape concepts into detailed 3D presentations and plans. Ranked #5 of 29 in 3D Landscape Design Software by our editors (6.4/10); pricing: 30-day trial; best for professional 3D visualization and client presentations.
At a glance
- Editor score6.4 / 10
- Pricing30-day trial
- Best forProfessional 3D visualization and client presentations
- Free planNo
- Paid from$97/user/mo
- Founded2001
- Facts checked19 Sep 2026
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
Our verdict on VizTerra
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 client presentation tools in one Windows-based application. The one-click 2D-to-3D workflow is aimed at professionals who need to move from an initial design to an interactive presentation without changing tools. Its GIS mapping features can incorporate parcel boundaries, setbacks, home footprints, and aerial imagery, supporting projects where the existing site matters as much as the proposed design.
Pricing is subscription-based. The Monthly plan costs $97 per user per month and includes landscape design tools, outdoor kitchens, fire pits and fireplaces, decking and pergolas, patios and driveways, and easy calculations. An Annual plan is also available. A 30-day free trial gives prospective users time to assess the workflow before committing. The feature set extends beyond visualization: automatic measurements and material-quantity calculations, construction-plan creation and printing, and exports to DXF, JPG, and PDF make VizTerra relevant to both presentation and documentation stages.
Its strongest ecosystem connections are 2D AutoCAD import and the optional YARD add-on for augmented-reality client presentations. The built-in library includes 3D objects, HD materials, trees, and shrubs, while photo and video tools support polished project communication. The main constraint is platform coverage: VizTerra runs on Windows PCs, so teams working across other operating systems may need a different option. Choose it for professional landscape design workflows that need visualization, site context, plans, and calculations together; look elsewhere if cross-platform access or built-in AR without an add-on is a priority.
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VizTerra fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $97/user/mo |
| Terrain modeling | Not verified |
| Plant library | Not verified |
| Irrigation design | Not verified |
| Planting plans | Not verified |
| Supported platforms | windows |
| Import formats | Not verified |
| Free trial | 30 days |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Integrations | 2 integrations: AutoCAD, YARD |
| Pricing | 30-day trial (source) |
| Website | structurestudios.com |
| Facts checked | 19 Sep 2026 |
VizTerra integrations
VizTerra lists 2 integrations on its own site.
- AutoCAD
- YARD
Alternatives to VizTerra
- Vectorworks LandmarkA broad professional toolkit spanning terrain, planting, irrigation, documentation, and estimates.9.4
- PRO Landscape+A broad design-to-proposal toolkit for landscape contractors and related professionals.9.2
- Lands DesignA broad Windows toolkit for terrain, planting, irrigation, and landscape documentation.9.0
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