Head-to-head · 3D Home Design Software
Floorplanner vs Live Home 3D
Floorplanner leads on 0 checks, Live Home 3D on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreFloorplanner · 8.3/10
- Free planboth
Floorplanner scores higher on our rubric for 3d home design software: 8.3 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.
Floorplanner is the better fit for browser-based planners and interactive web sharing. Live Home 3D is the better fit for budget-conscious users needing desktop and mobile apps.
- Floorplanner fits best
Browser-based planners and interactive web sharing
- Live Home 3D fits best
Budget-conscious users needing desktop and mobile apps
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Side by side
| Feature | Floorplanner 8.3/10 Visit ↗ | Live Home 3D 8.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.3 | 8.2 |
| Ranking | #6 in 3D Home Design Software | #7 in 3D Home Design Software |
| Best for | Browser-based planners and interactive web sharing | Budget-conscious users needing desktop and mobile apps |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Free plan | $19.99/yr |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Support | Docs, Email | Docs, Community |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market | Solo, Small business |
| Features Floorplanner 0/3 · Live Home 3D 0/3 | ||
| Floor plan import | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| AR visualization | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Multi-floor design | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Supported platforms | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Catalog items | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Project limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Export formats | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Our review | ||
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| Our verdict | Floorplanner is a browser-based space-planning and visualization platform for homeowners, interior designers, retailers, real-estate professionals, and educators. Its editor supports rooms, walls, doors, windows, furnishings, and… Read the review → |
Live Home 3D is home and interior design software for creating detailed 2D floor plans and corresponding 3D models. It serves homeowners, interior designers, educators, and real-estate professionals who need to plan rooms, houses, and… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Floorplanner — where it wins
- Free plan includes floor planning, real-time 3D, and photorealistic rendering
- Interactive 3D tours, website embedding, and public Spaceplanner links
- AI image, upscaling, room population, and text-to-3D tools
Where it doesn't
- Basic limits projects to 3 floors and 3 designs per project
- Basic exports have SD resolution and a 10-minute cooldown
- Web-only access limits platform coverage
Live Home 3D — where it wins
- Free plan supports 2D plans and standard-resolution exports.
- Real-time 3D, walkthroughs, panoramas, video, AR, and VR support.
- Available on macOS, Windows, iOS, and Android.
Where it doesn't
- Free exports may include a watermark.
- Integration coverage is limited to Trimble 3D Warehouse.
- Advanced features require paid subscriptions or lifetime licenses.
- Floorplanner8.3/10 · Free plan
A capable web planner with strong 3D sharing, rendering, and AI visualization tools.
Visit FloorplannerFull verdict → - Live Home 3D8.2/10 · Free plan
Affordable 2D-to-3D home design across desktop and mobile, with limited integrations.
Visit Live Home 3DFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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