SimplyScapes

Free trial only

Photo-realistic plant overlays in the browser

Free tier & pricing

30-day free trial; ongoing use requires a paid Pro subscription.

Last verified Jun 23, 2026. Report a change →

The short answer

Browser tool that overlays a yard photo with 10,000+ photographed plants and hardscape elements, then exports a PDF with plant list.

The facts

Pricing
Paid · Free trial only
Free tier
No
Runs in browser
Yes
Platforms
Web
2D / 3D
Photorealistic
Learning curve
Moderate
Export formats

The catch

  • Your projects live in their cloud; you can lose them if you stop paying.

Best for

Pros presenting visual plant designs to clients

SimplyScapes: questions, answered

Is SimplyScapes free?

Not really — SimplyScapes offers a free trial rather than a lasting free tier. 30-day free trial; ongoing use requires a paid Pro subscription. After the trial it costs Paid.

What platforms does SimplyScapes run on?

SimplyScapes is available on Web. It runs in any web browser with nothing to install.

Does SimplyScapes do 3D and photorealistic renders?

Yes. SimplyScapes produces photorealistic 3D renders. Check the free-tier note above, though — several tools watermark or cap free renders.

Is SimplyScapes easy to learn?

Moderate to pick up. Pros presenting visual plant designs to clients