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Plantyd vs PixelColor

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Plantyd compared with PixelColor
DetailPlantyd logo PlantydPixelColor logo PixelColor
What it doesDesign your garden. Watch it grow. Professional Color Picker for macOS
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Pricing modelFreemium Not given
PricingFree: $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 Not given
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
  • Eyedropper tool for picking colors from anywhere on screen
  • Support for multiple color modes including RGB, HSB, and HSL
  • Color library with save and organization functionality
  • Powerful search functionality to find colors by name or value
  • Menu bar quick access with one-click copy
  • Multiple export formats for color values
  • Global hotkey for instant color picking
  • Color history tracking and management
  • Customizable global hotkeys and color format preferences
  • Automatic dark mode adaptation
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
  • Secure local data storage with no privacy concerns
  • Real-time preview and precise color adjustment
  • All data stored securely on your device
  • Menu bar integration for instant access
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)14 +1 (up) since last check7 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)31
Citation Flow (Majestic)1415
Referring domains (Majestic)68

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