GardenDraft vs Seedtime
Seedtime is a strong scheduling-and-calendar planner, popular with homesteaders and market growers, with AI seeding-date suggestions and a built-in classroom. The key differences are the visual planner (Seedtime's drag-and-drop layout is a paid feature and the app isn't fully mobile-friendly yet) and price (Seedtime's paid plans start at $84/year).
| GardenDraft | Seedtime | |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | 1 garden, 3 beds | Yes — calendar + tasks; layout is limited/paid |
| Visual bed designer | Free, drag-and-drop, snap-to-grid | Paid (Basic $84/yr and up) |
| Paid price | $4.99/mo or $29.99/yr | Basic $84/yr · Unlimited $168/yr |
| Mobile-first | Built for phones first | Web app; best on tablet/desktop |
| Native iOS/Android | In progress (web today) | Web app (native planned) |
| Frost-aware dates | NOAA normals by postal code | Zone-based scheduling + AI suggestions |
| Records (journal/harvest/inventory) | Included free | Inventory/records on higher tiers |
Where GardenDraft is the stronger pick
- A visual, drag-and-drop bed designer that's free, not a paid upgrade.
- Much lower paid price ($29.99/yr vs $84+/yr) for unlimited use.
- A phones-first editor, plus a 3D view.
- Journal, harvest log, and seed inventory are available on the free garden.
Where Seedtime might suit you better
- Excellent succession and calendar planning, with AI next-seeding-date suggestions.
- Built-in masterclass video lessons and an active community.
- Features aimed at market growers and larger operations.
The bottom line
If you want a visual layout you can build for free and a low upgrade price, GardenDraft fits better. If your priority is deep calendar planning, AI seeding suggestions, and grower education, Seedtime is worth a look.
Free on one garden — no credit card. Comparison last reviewed 2026-06-21.
New to planning a garden?
Whichever planner you pick, these free GardenDraft resources help you get started: