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 | ✓ Free preview + $29 one-time | Subscription required |
| One-Time Purchase | ✓ Yes — $29 | 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.
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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