Build·A·Yard vs. Neighborbrite: designs you can actually build and sell

Neighborbrite makes quick AI yard ideas. Build·A·Yard turns a photo, sketch or address into a zone-checked design, an HOA-ready plan and a branded proposal.

Neighborbrite is an AI yard generator: upload a photo of a yard and it suggests redesign ideas. Its top plan adds an estimate workflow It no longer sells the professional design packages it used for HOA and construction plans. Neighborbrite is a fast way to show a homeowner an idea, and its top plan adds an estimate workflow. Build·A·Yard is built for contractors who need six design engines, plants checked for the address, and HOA plans and proposals in the same place. Pick Neighborbrite if you mainly want quick AI yard ideas to share. Pick Build·A·Yard if you're a contractor who needs address-checked plants, HOA plans and branded proposals from the same design.

• Plants checked for the address Build·A·Yard looks up the USDA zone for the address and screens out invasive and disease-prone plants before they reach the design.
• HOA plan in one click Turn any chosen design into a labeled HOA plan PDF with numbered callouts, without hiring a drafter.
• Six ways to start Start from a photo, a napkin sketch or CAD file, Street View, a satellite view, or refine with Realism Studio and Precision Editor.

Is Neighborbrite free?

Neighborbrite has a free option, with paid plans up to about $149/mo (public pricing, October 2026). Build·A·Yard is free to start with 5 credits a month, no card needed.

What is the best Neighborbrite alternative for landscapers?

If you sell and install landscapes, Build·A·Yard is built for that job: six design engines, plants checked for the address, one-click HOA plans and branded proposals.

Can I use Neighborbrite designs for an HOA submission?

Neighborbrite has stopped selling its professional design packages, which were how it offered HOA plans (as of October 2026). Build·A·Yard turns your chosen design into a labeled HOA plan PDF in one click.

Is Build·A·Yard free to try?

Yes. Every new account gets 5 free credits each month with no credit card, and one credit makes three designs.

Does Build·A·Yard check plants for my client's area?

Yes. It uses the property address to find the growing zone and screens out invasive and disease-prone plants automatically.

Can I send a proposal from Build·A·Yard?

Yes. Build a branded proposal with your designs, pricing and plant list, and email it to your client from the app.