Free browser-based grid drawing and scaling tools for artists
Stage
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Startup
Founded
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2025
Based in
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GB
Pricing model
Freemium
Freemium
Pricing
Free: $0 forever with 1 active project, 15 plants max, 500+ plant library, summer sun and shade analysis, Year 1 and Year 15 growth views, watermarked PDF export. Pro: $9.99/month or $79/year (34% discount annually), with unlimited projects, unlimited plants per design, 10,000+ plant library, year-r
Free tier includes core grid overlay, standard resolution PNG/JPG download, and up to 3 saved presets. Pro Monthly: $8/month (billed $79 annually at $6.58/month with 14-day free trial). Pro Lifetime: $139 one-time payment.
Key features
Satellite imagery import with automatic scale detection from GPS coordinates
Year-round sun and shade analysis mapped to specific light conditions
Plant library with 500+ plants (Free) or 10,000+ plants (Pro) filtered by USDA hardiness zone
Growth timeline visualization from Year 1 to Year 15
Raised bed planner with grid-based crop layout and frost date scheduling
Succession planting and crop rotation tracking
PDF export of garden plans and plant shopping lists
Companion and antagonist planting warnings
Grid overlay with customizable rows and columns
Printable grid paper generator
Aspect ratio calculator
Proportion calculator for scaling drawings
Canvas size calculator
Instagram grid splitter
Paint by number generator (Pro)
Perspective grid generator (Pro)
4K ultra-high resolution export (Pro)
Print-ready PDF export (Pro)
What makes it different
Starts from a real satellite photo of your actual property, not a blank grid
Models sun and shade across the entire year, not just summer noon
Shows how every plant will look from Year 1 through Year 15 for accurate spacing decisions
Frost date calculations from 6,949 US weather stations for precise planting schedules
Built specifically for homeowners, not landscape architects or professionals
Focused single-task tools instead of one broad editor
Works directly in browser with no software installation
Free core tools remain fully functional without payment
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