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Gardenly vs Planner 5D

Two fact sheets from our own research, side by side — pricing, platforms, API access and status re-checked by us rather than quoted from the vendors. Gardenly starts at $4.50, Planner 5D at $19.99. Only Planner 5D has a free tier. Only Planner 5D ships a public API.

GardenlyRedesigns a photo of your garden into one of 27-plus styles with a matching planting and care guide.Planner 5DDraw a floor plan in the browser and render it in 3D from a catalogue of 8,000+ furnishings.

Side by side

FactGardenlyPlanner 5D
CategoryInterior & Architectural DesignInterior & Architectural Design
Pricing modelPaidFreemium
Starts at$4.50 month$19.99 month
Public APINoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows
CompanyGardenlyPlanner5D UAB
Launched—2011
Last verifiedSep 1, 2026Sep 6, 2026

What our research says

Gardenly

Gardenly turns a single yard photo into several styled redesigns fast, which is useful for homeowners deciding on a direction before hiring anyone. It's a visualization tool, not a landscaping service, so the planting guide is generic advice rather than a plan checked against your actual soil or local codes.

Pros

  • over two dozen distinct style options from one photo
  • climate-zone-matched planting and care guidance included
  • seven-day money-back guarantee on both paid tiers
  • no design experience needed to get a usable result

Cons

  • no free tier to test the output quality first
  • no company name or country disclosed
  • care instructions are generated guidance, not verified by a horticulturist

Planner 5D

Fifteen years old and available on essentially every platform, which is rare in this category and shows in how complete the toolchain is - plan, furnish, render, export to CAD. The AI parts are add-ons to a conventional design tool rather than the product itself, and they are rationed by credits even on paid plans. The free tier is usable but deliberately limited to half the catalogue.

Pros

  • Native clients for web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows and visionOS
  • AI plan recognition traces a photographed or scanned floor plan into an editable one
  • Catalogue of 8,000+ furniture and decor items, with 4K rendering and 360-degree walkthroughs on paid tiers
  • CAD export and a product configurator for furniture retailers on higher tiers
  • Lithuanian company with a published registered address, trading since 2011

Cons

  • Free plan withholds about half the furniture catalogue
  • AI credits are capped monthly even on the $49.99 tier
  • API access is enterprise-only and requires contacting sales
  • Annual and monthly prices differ sharply, so month-to-month is poor value

Which one fits

Choose Gardenly if you need

  • homeowners exploring garden styles before a renovation
  • renters or small-space gardeners wanting quick layout ideas
  • landscapers sketching options to show clients

Choose Planner 5D if you need

  • Homeowners planning a renovation or a single room
  • Estate agents and stagers needing quick 3D visuals
  • Design students and schools wanting a low-cost floor planner

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