GardenDraft vs VegPlotter
VegPlotter is a square-foot and allotment planner. Its free plan allows 40 plantings a year. The main differences are scheduling depth and records: GardenDraft schedules from NOAA frost normals at the station nearest your ZIP, names that station, and adds a 3D view, succession chains, and a journal, harvest log and seed inventory.
| GardenDraft | VegPlotter | |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | 1 garden, 3 beds, every feature | Capped at 40 plantings a year |
| Frost-aware dates | NOAA climate normals for your ZIP, station named, with override | Planting calendar by region |
| 3D view | Yes | No |
| Records (journal/harvest/inventory) | Included free | Lighter record-keeping |
Where GardenDraft is the stronger pick
- Frost-aware scheduling from the NOAA station nearest your ZIP, named on the card, with overrides.
- A 3D view and succession chains.
- A journal, harvest log and seed inventory on the free garden.
The bottom line
GardenDraft works out your dates from the NOAA station nearest your postal code and keeps a full season record. VegPlotter is a layout tool with lighter scheduling.
Free on one garden — no credit card. Comparison last reviewed 2026-09-25.
New to planning a garden?
Free GardenDraft guides for your first season: