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PRO Landscape+ vs SmartDraw
Both stand on landscape software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
PRO Landscape+ combines photo-based design, CAD planning, estimating, and presentation features for landscape work. Check the Windows requirement and single-user license limit, and note that the maker says purchases are non-refundable.
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Choose SmartDraw if you need a diagramming tool with many diagram types, real-time collaboration, and broad import and export formats. Enterprise adds SSO, multiple shared folders, a custom company theme, and a dedicated customer success manager. The paid-only model may not suit someone looking for a free plan, and Team requires at least three users.
Visit SmartDrawThe facts
| PRO Landscape+ | SmartDraw | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Windows | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | PRO Landscape+ annual: $75 a month | See the plans |
| Plans published | 3 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | SmartDraw |
| Website | prolandscape.com | smartdraw.com |
| On landscape software | #11 of 18 | #7 of 18 |
PRO Landscape+: what it does well
- Designs from photos use a library of 19,000+ images.
- Creates scaled CAD plans and material takeoffs.
- Turns CAD plans into 3D renderings and walkthroughs.
- Includes planting plans, irrigation design, and terrain modeling.
- Subscription includes updates, upgrades, and online training seminars.
What to know first
- No free plan is listed.
- Annual plan costs $75 a month, billed annually.
- Desktop application requires 64-bit Windows 10 or 11.
- Mac use through Parallels is not supported.
SmartDraw: what it does well
- Supports a broad range of planning, technical, and business diagrams.
- Real-time collaboration and version history are available.
- Imports PDFs, Visio files, Lucidchart files, and image formats.
- Exports diagrams as JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF, or Visio.
- Available on web, Windows, macOS, and Linux.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- Team licenses require at least three users.
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