Tool comparison Updated 2026

Arden vs PRO Landscape

How Arden stacks up against PRO Landscape for garden design. Features side by side so you can pick the one you actually want.

AR Arden

8/8

PR PRO Landscape

5/8

Best for

Photo-real previews

What each is for

Decision rule

Arden

Photo-to-design garden previews with climate-matched plant direction, free to try on iOS and Android. Arden is a visual starting point — not a measured landscape plan, drainage study, or contractor bid package.

PRO Landscape

PRO Landscape is enterprise-grade landscape design software used by professional landscapers and contractors for client proposals and 3D renderings.

Pick PRO Landscape when industry-standard for pros is the main job. Pick Arden when you want a free photo-to-design preview with climate-matched plant direction on iOS and Android.

Side by side

Feature matrix

08 criteria

Feature

Arden

PRO Landscape

AI-Powered Design

3D Visualization

Plant Database

Climate Zones

Seasonal Planning

Free Tier

Mobile App

Photo-to-Design

Strengths and limits

PRO Landscape, honestly

Pros

Industry-standard for pros
Photo overlay feature
Massive plant database
Professional-grade output

Cons

Expensive subscription
Complex for homeowners
No AI generation
Designed for contractors, not DIY

Verdict

8/8

Arden score

PRO Landscape is genuinely strong at industry-standard for pros. Arden's honest edge on this page is speed-to-preview and free mobile access — not a claim that every PRO Landscape deliverable is weaker. Feature checkmarks below are a shorthand, not the whole product.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

01 Which one should I pick?

Pick PRO Landscape when industry-standard for pros is the main job. Pick Arden when you want a free photo-to-design preview with climate-matched plant direction on iOS and Android.

02 Is PRO Landscape free?

PRO Landscape is paid (no free consumer tier called out on this comparison). Arden is free to download — no credit card needed, free design credits included.

03 Can I use a photo of my own yard?

PRO Landscape supports photo-based design. With Arden, you take a photo, pick a style, and see your yard with the new design on it.

04 Does either replace a landscape architect?

No. Arden is an AI visual starting point, not a measured plan that locates boundaries, utilities, drainage, or grades. PRO Landscape is likewise a digital design aid — use a measured plan and local pro for construction decisions.