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Head-to-head · 3D Home Design Software

HomeByMe vs Live Home 3D

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score HomeByMe #4 in 3D Home Design Software 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit HomeByMe
Live Home 3D #7 in 3D Home Design Software 8.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit 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 ↗
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
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • 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.
Cons
  • 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
  • Free exports may include a watermark.
  • Integration coverage is limited to Trimble 3D Warehouse.
  • Advanced features require paid subscriptions or lifetime licenses.
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…

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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…

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  1. HomeByMe3D Home Design Software 8.5Free plan
  2. Live Home 3D3D Home Design Software 8.2Free plan

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.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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