DynaScape Design
DynaScape Design is Windows software for landscape design, with CAD-based design, plant and symbol libraries, and drafting tools made for landscape work.
What DynaScape Design is
DynaScape Design is Windows software for landscape design, with CAD-based design, plant and symbol libraries, and drafting tools made for landscape work. It imports DWG and DXF files, so those formats can be brought into a design workflow. The Design plan includes CAD-based landscape design, plant and symbol libraries, and landscape-specific drafting tools. It costs $1,599 a year, billed annually; the listed starting price is $158/mo. DynaScape Design is paid software and has no free plan. Its listed platform is Windows. The product is associated with DynaScape, which was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The plant and symbol libraries provide materials for landscape projects, while the dedicated drafting tools are specifically oriented toward that work. Import support for DWG and DXF adds a way to use those file types in the design process. Buyers should account for the annual plan price and Windows requirement when deciding whether the software fits their work and device setup.
Good
- Includes plant and symbol libraries.
- Has landscape-specific drafting tools.
- Imports DWG and DXF files.
- CAD-based landscape design is included in the plan.
Watch out
- Windows platform only.
- No free plan.
- Design costs $1,599 a year, billed annually.
Who it suits
It suits landscape design work on Windows, particularly for users who need plant and symbol libraries and landscape-specific drafting tools. DWG and DXF import support may also suit workflows involving those file formats.
Verdict
DynaScape Design brings landscape-focused drafting tools, plant and symbol libraries, and DWG and DXF imports together in its annual plan. Consider the Windows-only platform and listed annual price before choosing it.
Plans and prices
From DynaScape Design's own pricing page, checked 20 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Design | $1,599 a year | CAD-based landscape design · Plant and symbol libraries · Landscape-specific drafting tools · Paid Annually, Pricing in USD* |
| Design | $158 a month | CAD-based landscape design · Plant and symbol libraries · Landscape-specific drafting tools · Paid Monthly, Pricing in USD* |
| DynaScape Design — monthly subscription | $158 a month | Windows-based software · Paid monthly |
| DynaScape Design — annual subscription | $1,599 a year | Windows-based software · annual prepayment · Paid annually |
The facts
Each one read from DynaScape Design's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Auto-count labeling
- It labels design elements and automatically counts plants and materials for a job.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Integrations and add-ons
- DynaScape lists Color and Sketch3D as Design add-ons; Sketch3D works with Design and SketchUp to create 3D renderings.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Internet requirement
- An internet connection is required for Design to access updates and the online plant database.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- DynaScape Design is professional CAD landscape design software for producing detailed landscape drawings with an artistic, hand-drawn look.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- DynaScape lists phone support at 1.800.710.1900 x1 and support by email at [email protected].checked 7 Oct 2026
- Symbols
- The symbol library contains over 1,500 to-scale symbols and supports adding custom symbols and libraries.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Templates and surveys
- Designs can start from imported property survey dimensions or preset templates with predefined sheet size, scale, line styles, text styles, and layers.checked 7 Oct 2026
The company
- Founded
- 1998checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Toronto, Ontario, Canadachecked 28 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Mac limitation
- Design can run on a Mac only with Windows installed, with Boot Camp and Parallels listed as options; it does not run in the native Mac environment.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Windows requirement
- Design runs on Windows; the listed requirements include Windows 11, 10, or 8.1, an Intel i5 or equivalent, and 4 GB of RAM.checked 7 Oct 2026
Money
- Plant database
- The online Horticopia-powered plant database contains over 10,000 plants, with full-color images and search by plant characteristics, bloom, or color.checked 7 Oct 2026
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