Head-to-head · 3D Home Design Software
HomeByMe vs Live Home 3D
HomeByMe 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 scoreHomeByMe · 8.5/10
- Free planboth
HomeByMe scores higher on our rubric for 3d home design software: 8.5 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.
HomeByMe is the better fit for consumers wanting easy room planning and AI help. Live Home 3D is the better fit for budget-conscious users needing desktop and mobile apps.
- HomeByMe fits best
Consumers wanting easy room planning and AI help
- Live Home 3D fits best
Budget-conscious users needing desktop and mobile apps
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Side by side
| Feature | HomeByMe 8.5/10 Visit ↗ | Live Home 3D 8.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.5 | 8.2 |
| Ranking | #4 in 3D Home Design Software | #7 in 3D Home Design Software |
| Best for | Consumers wanting easy room planning and AI help | Budget-conscious users needing desktop and mobile apps |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | — | $19.99/yr |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Support | Docs | Docs, Community |
| Integrations | 1 integrations | 2 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features HomeByMe 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 |
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| Our verdict | HomeByMe is an online 2D and 3D home-design platform for consumers, interior designers, craftsmen, independent professionals, and retailers. It supports floor-plan drawing and import, room furnishing, interactive first-person 3D… 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
HomeByMe — where it wins
- Free tier includes floor plans, 3D walkthroughs, screenshots, and 90k+ products
- AI furnishing suggestions, room scanning, and custom furniture support creative planning
- Pro adds 360-degree images, video generation, portfolios, and DraftSight export
Where it doesn't
- Starter is limited to 2 projects and 5 Full HD images
- Advanced rendering, video, and portfolio features require paid plans
- DraftSight export is available only with Pro and Pro Annual
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.
- HomeByMe8.5/10 · Free plan
A flexible home-planning tool for consumers who want floor plans, realistic visuals, and AI furnishing ideas.
Visit HomeByMeFull 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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