Planting F/X
6.2#17 in 3d landscape design softwareFrom $695 a yearmacOSWindows
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World Machine
7.6#1 in game map generators$119 one-timeFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
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| Fact | Planting F/X | World Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2004 | 2008 |
| Headquarters | San Luis Obispo, California, United States | Seattle, Washington, United States |
Planting F/X plans
- Planting F/X$695 a year
World Machine plans
- BasicFree
- Indie$119, paid once
- Indie to Professional upgrade$180, paid once
- Professional$299, paid once
- Studio Site$1,999, paid once
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 World Machine if…
World Machine suits artists working with digital terrain in game, film, and visualization pipelines. Basic may fit non-commercial projects that can work within its output-size limit.