Gardenly generates attractive AI garden renders from your photo. Yardcast generates a complete design plan — plant lists, cost estimates, contractor PDF, All 4 Seasons, and video export. One shows you a pretty picture. The other gives you a plan.
Upload a photo of your yard and get a complete actionable design — AI photorealistic transformation, 44-page contractor PDF with scientific plant names and quantities, cost estimates, All 4 Seasons visualization, video export, and phased budget planning.
Upload a photo of your yard and receive high-resolution AI garden design renderings with climate-adapted plant suggestions and step-by-step planting guides. Designed for homeowners wanting to visualize their space before committing.
| Feature | Yardcast | Gardenly |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | ✓ $19/mo or $12.99 one-time | Subscription required |
| One-Time Purchase | ✓ Yes — $12.99 | No one-time option |
| AI Photo Transform | ✓ FLUX Kontext Max (photorealistic) | AI image generation from photo |
| Full Plant Lists | ✓ Scientific names + prices | Climate-adapted suggestions only |
| Contractor PDF | ✓ 44-page professional report | None mentioned |
| Cost Estimates | ✓ Per-plant + total project | None |
| All 4 Seasons View | ✓ Spring/Summer/Fall/Winter | None |
| Video Export | ✓ Before-after fade video | None |
| 4K Upscaling | Real-ESRGAN on every design | High-res renderings |
| Shareable Results | ✓ Public share URL | Limited |
| Design Styles | 9 outdoor AI styles | Multiple style options |
| Planting Guide | Step-by-step plant installation | Step-by-step planting guides |
| Contractor-Ready Output | ✓ 44-page PDF for contractors | Visual rendering only |
| No Skills Required | Upload photo, get results | Upload photo, get results |
| Mobile Friendly | Mobile web | Mobile web |
| Outdoor-Specific AI | Built exclusively for outdoor/yard | Garden/yard focus |
| Phased Budget Planning | ✓ Phase 1/2/3 implementation plan | None |
| Community Gallery | ✓ User gallery submissions | Limited social features |
Yardcast wins 12 of 18 comparison criteria.
I tried Gardenly first — got nice images but no plant names, no costs, nothing I could actually use. Yardcast gave me a 44-page PDF I handed to my landscaper. Night and day difference.
Gardenly shows you what's possible. Yardcast shows you HOW to make it happen. If you're serious about actually doing your yard, Yardcast is the one that has a real plan.
Beautiful renders in Gardenly, but I couldn't figure out what any of the plants were or what it would cost. Yardcast told me every plant name, how many to buy, and the total price. Actually useful.
Upload a photo of your yard and get a professional AI design in 40 seconds — with plant lists, cost estimates, All 4 Seasons, and a 44-page PDF for your contractor.
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