A Yardzen alternative
Yard design, free to start.
See your own backyard redesigned in about 30 seconds, free. If you love it, finish it for $49, or have a designer build the full plan for less than most online services charge.
- No sales call needed
- Your real photo
- Plants for your zone
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Side by side, honestly.
| OutdoorLiving | Yardzen | |
|---|---|---|
| See your own yard redesigned | Free, 3 looks on your photo, in about 30 seconds | YardAI tool |
| Lowest-priced package | $49 design package | From $295 (small space, front yard) |
| Full designer plan, backyard | $995 Pro ($795 with code PRO200 at launch) | $995 Essential, $1,395 Classic, $1,995 Signature |
| 3D model of your actual home | Included in Pro, with a video walkthrough | Photoreal renders from Classic up |
| Night views with lighting | In the $49 package | Signature and Premium |
| Plants picked for your zone | Yes, from your ZIP, even on the free design | Yes |
| Talk to a person first | Free 20-minute call with our founder | Free consult call |
| Build plans for the furniture | Yes, DIY plans for the pieces in your design | — |
| Smaller package counts toward the full plan | Yes, the full amount | — |
| Designer turnaround | Pro in 5–7 days | First draft in 5–10 days |
Yardzen prices and features from yardzen.com as of October 28, 2026; they change, so check their site. Yardzen is a trademark of Yardzen Inc. OutdoorLiving is not affiliated with or endorsed by Yardzen.
Who's it for
Start free. Pay only if you love it.
Yardzen is a great service if you already know you want a full paid design. If you're still figuring out what your yard could be, start with your own photo here. It costs nothing, and the money you spend later counts toward the full plan.
Redesign my yard, freeRather talk first? Book a free call.
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