Gardyn vs. Rise Gardens

For weeks, you’ve been toying with the idea of getting your own indoor hydroponic garden setup so you can cultivate only the freshest, healthiest produce. And why not? The time investment is minimal. The form, fuss, and a rather hefty price tag that comes with traditional greenhouses? Non-existent.

And you’ve done your research, too. And you’ve narrowed it down to two top-tier products: the Gardyn Home 4 vs. Rise Gardens. With these two great options in the running, it’s time to make a decision.

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Features Gardyn Home 4 Rise Gardens LEvel 1
Cost $899 $1,020
# of plants you can grow 30 36
Energy use per month 47 kWh 51 kWh
Grow indoors
Vertical or stackable
Full-spectrum LED lights
Automated or self-watering
Automated lights
Can grow microgreens/baby greens
Can grow in 2 sq ft
Can grow plants over 2 feet tall
Constructed with food grade, UV-stabilized, recyclable, BPA-free plastic
Modular design that allows for easy plant arranging
Water level sensors
Humidity sensors
Temperature sensors
Light intensity control
AI-powered monitoring, optimization, and plant coaching
Wifi enabled
Membership option that gives access to free plants and food each month, Kelby Assist, Vacation Mode, exclusive plants, and support from our live growing experts.
Timelapse videos of plant growth
Live view of plants

Gardyn vs. Rise Gardens — Let’s Start with Rise Gardens

Rise Gardens Level 1 provides room to grow up to 36 plants in a cabinet-style wood and steel design, with cloud and charcoal color options. Looking to grow even more? Its expandable frame allows you to add up to 3 levels for an even more robust garden.

Rise Gardens offers a large assortment of produce seeds to choose from, including microgreens and root vegetables. Once planted, the system monitors light and water to optimize plant growth, and water sensors tell you when it’s time to refill. The included WiFi capabilities also lets you get tips and guidance through the app, and a plug-in for Amazon Alexa offers voice control options.

The Gardyn Home 4

Gardyn’s Home 4 is part of an innovative indoor hydroponic garden series from US-based Gardyn. Featuring patented Hybriponicsâ„¢ technology, it’s revolutionizing indoor food cultivation, ushering in an era of fresh vegetables and herbs grown with minimal space, effort, and maintenance. All you need to get started is a power outlet, a home Wi-Fi connection, and the Gardyn smartphone app. How’s that for easy gardening?

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Both products have very different prices: Gardyn’s Home 4 comes in at $899, while Rise Gardens will set you back a hefty $1,020. For the additional price, you get slightly more space — the Rise Gardens Level 1 can accommodate 36 plants, compared to the Gardyn’s 30 plants. It’s up to the home gardener to decide if the extra capacity is worth the premium.

Where the Gardyn really starts to pull ahead is in its technology. With its Home 4, take advantage of the features that’ll put your indoor garden front and center (and setting it apart from competition):

There are many similarities between Gardyn’s Home 4 and Rise Gardens Level 1, right down to the membership options that provide exclusive benefits and discounts for your gardening journey; however, only a Gardyn membership offers Kelby, Vacation Mode, exclusive plants, and far more. When making your choice, Gardyn stands out for its advanced technological and support features, which provide extra peace of mind—and more reliable results—for both professional and novice gardeners alike.

Gardyn Home 4 offers remarkable benefits to intrepid indoor gardeners:

Healthier-For-You Produce

No harmful pesticides, no unknown chemicals. The Gardyn Home 4 produces fresh, organic produce, harvested once every 4-5 weeks (four times more than conventional farming methods). Enjoy the fruits of your labor, literally, with bountiful produce that puts the well-being of your family first.

Free Plants to Get You Started

The Gardyn Home 4 comes with a Starter Set containing 30 free plants to get you started right away. From leafy kale to gorgeous sunflowers and fragrant holy basil, take your pick from a vibrant selection of plants guaranteed to produce a lush crop, right from the get-go.

Automated Care with Kelby Assist

Equipped with Kelby Assist, every Gardyn Home 4 is an automated, self-sustaining eco-system. Get automated watering, lighting, as well as 24/7 personalized care so that your plants get all the nourishment and attention they need. In addition, Kelby offers timely tips and recommendations to promote plant development throughout the growth cycle. With Kelby in charge, you’re guaranteed plentiful harvests, more vibrant blooms, and happier plants!

Sustainable Beauty That Fits Right Into Your Home's Aesthetic

Give life and beauty to your living space. Built from premium brushed aluminum material, the Gardyn Home 4 is the perfect synthesis of nature-inspired design and industrial engineering — a stunning design choice for bringing nature indoors.

The Verdict: Gardyn Home 4 vs. Rise Gardens Level 1

While both can produce great harvests, the Gardyn Home 4 is the far better choice in terms of functionality and value. It boasts an impressive array of features, including more sensors for optimal monitoring, advanced AI-driven plant care, and support for a wider variety of plants — at a much lower price.

The Gardyn Home 4 is an excellent way to up your home garden game. Here’s why:

  • Easy to assemble and maintain, with no dirt or soil to deal with;
  • 95% less water consumption than traditional methods;
  • A fully automated system to monitor, water, and light your plants;
  • AI-powered plant coaching for optimal growth;
  • 100+ types of herbs, fruits, veggies, and flowers.

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