Planting F/X
6.2#17 in 3d landscape design softwareFrom $695 a yearmacOSWindows
VisitPlanting F/X vs Terragen
What both publish
| Fact | Planting F/X | Terragen |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2004 | 1999 |
| Headquarters | San Luis Obispo, California, United States | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Purpose | Planting F/X is a landscape design plugin for landscape architects that provides tools for CAD, SketchUp, and Revit. | Terragen builds, renders, and animates realistic natural environments for landscape visualization, visual effects, and artistic work. |
| Support | The subscription includes technical support by phone and email, with phone hours listed as 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific. | Support is provided through licensed-user contact, forums, Discord and the documentation wiki. |
Planting F/X plans
- Planting F/X$695 a year
Terragen plans
- Terragen 4 FreeFree
- Terragen 4 Professional — INDIE 50$10 a month
- Professional INDIE 50 monthly$10 a month
- Professional INDIE 100 monthly$16 a month
- Terragen 4 Professional — INDIE 100$16 a month
- Professional SMALL CO monthly$27 a month
Pick Planting F/X if…
It suits landscape architects and design professionals who create planting plans and work with CAD, Revit, SketchUp, or Rhino. Mac users need virtual Windows software for supported workflows.
Pick Terragen if…
Terragen suits artists and visualization or visual-effects users creating natural environments, particularly those who need procedural terrain, atmosphere and animation tools. Educational licenses are available to institutions, faculty and students upon request with proof of current status.