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An iScape Alternative That Designs Your Yard with AI

iScape has you build a design by placing plants and materials on a photo. YardMakeover AI does the design for you: upload a photo of your yard, pick a style and see the whole landscape redesigned in seconds.

1. Upload a photo of your yard

Outdoor spaces only, no photos of people. Acceptable use

2. What are we designing?

3. Pick a style

Your redesigned yard will appear here.

AI landscape design: before & after

Same house, same angle. Only the landscaping changes.

Front yard before redesignBefore
Front yard redesigned in Modern style by AIAfter
Front yard · Modern
Backyard before redesignBefore
Backyard redesigned in Cottage garden style by AIAfter
Backyard · Cottage garden

YardMakeover AI vs iScape

How you design
YardMakeover AI: AI redesigns the whole yard from your photo
iScape: You place plants, pavers and objects on your photo by hand
Time to a first design
YardMakeover AI: About 15 seconds
iScape: Depends on how many items you place
Devices
YardMakeover AI: Any web browser: phone, tablet or computer
iScape: iOS, Android, Mac and web; 3D AR on iOS only
Free option
YardMakeover AI: 3 free designs, no credit card
iScape: Free download with a limited item library
Paid pricing
YardMakeover AI: One-time packs from $9.90 for 20 designs
iScape: Pro subscription at $29.99/month or $299.99/year
Subscription
YardMakeover AI: No
iScape: Yes, for Pro
Styles
YardMakeover AI: Modern, cottage, Mediterranean, Japanese zen, desert, tropical, classic
iScape: Whatever you build from the item library
Precise plant-by-plant control
YardMakeover AI: No: you pick a style and the AI chooses
iScape: Yes
Client proposals for landscapers
YardMakeover AI: No
iScape: Yes, with Pro

iScape details are from iScape’s own FAQ as of October 2026 and may change; check their site for current pricing. iScape is a trademark of its owner. YardMakeover AI is not affiliated with iScape.

Which one is right for you?

Choose YardMakeover AI if you…

  • want to see a finished-looking yard on your own house in seconds
  • would rather compare styles than drag in plants one by one
  • only need designs now and then and don't want a monthly subscription
  • are on Android or a computer and want the same experience everywhere

Choose iScape if you…

  • want to choose and place every plant, paver and light yourself
  • want to place plants in your yard at real-world scale with AR on an iPhone
  • are a landscaper who needs client proposals

See credit packs or browse yard ideas by style.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a free alternative to iScape?

YardMakeover AI is free to try: new accounts get 3 free designs with no credit card. After that you buy one-time credit packs instead of a subscription.

Does iScape use AI?

iScape is mainly a drag-and-drop design app. As of October 2026 its FAQ describes an AI landscaping feature that is still in beta. YardMakeover AI is built around AI: you upload a photo and it redesigns the landscaping for you.

Can I use YardMakeover AI on Android?

Yes. It runs in the browser, so it works the same on Android, iPhone, tablets and computers. There's no app to install.

Can I use both?

Yes. Many people use AI designs to pick a style quickly, then plan exact plants and placement in a hands-on tool or with a landscaper.

Are the AI designs construction plans?

No. They are visual concepts to help you choose a direction. Check sizes, drainage, plant choices and local rules with a professional before building.