Head-to-head · 3D Visualization Software
Live Home 3D vs pCon.planner
Live Home 3D leads on 0 checks, pCon.planner on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreLive Home 3D · 7.6/10
- Free planboth
- Free trialonly pCon.planner
- Most featuresLive Home 3D · 6 of 6
Live Home 3D scores higher on our rubric for 3d visualization software: 7.6 against 7.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #18 and #22.
Live Home 3D is the better fit for affordable cross-platform home planning. pCon.planner is the better fit for free room planning with product catalogs.
- Live Home 3D fits best
Affordable cross-platform home planning
- pCon.planner fits best
Free room planning with product catalogs
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Side by side
| Feature | Live Home 3D 7.6/10 Visit ↗ | pCon.planner 7.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.6 | 7.1 |
| Ranking | #18 in 3D Visualization Software | #22 in 3D Visualization Software |
| Best for | Affordable cross-platform home planning | Free room planning with product catalogs |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $19.99/yr | Free plan · pricing on request · 30-day trial |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | 30 days |
| Deployment | Desktop, Mobile | Desktop, Cloud |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Windows, Web |
| Support | Docs, Community | Docs |
| Integrations | 2 integrations | 4 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Live Home 3D 6/6 · pCon.planner 4/6 | ||
| Real-time scenes | ✓ | ✓ |
| 360° tours | ✓ | ✓ |
| VR/AR support | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| AI visualization tools | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video export | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile viewing | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
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| Primary platform | Desktop | Desktop |
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| Our verdict | Live Home 3D is home and interior design software for homeowners, interior designers, educators, and real-estate professionals. It combines 2D floor-plan creation with real-time 3D models for rooms, houses, and exterior spaces. Users can… Read the review → |
pCon.planner is a desktop CAD application for architects, interior designers, dealers, and manufacturers working on room layouts and interior spaces. Its core workflow covers 2D and 3D planning, furniture and product model placement,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Live Home 3D — where it wins
- Creates 2D floor plans with corresponding real-time 3D walkthroughs
- Supports panoramas, video, AR viewing, and VR workflows
- Runs on macOS, Windows, iOS, iPadOS, and Android
Where it doesn't
- Free exports use standard resolution and may include a watermark
- Published integration coverage centers on Trimble 3D Warehouse
- Advanced features require a subscription or lifetime license
pCon.planner — where it wins
- Cost-free edition supports core room and interior design work
- Real-time, high-resolution rendering plus videos, animations, and panoramas
- Manufacturer catalogs, CAD exchange, web sharing, and AR exports
Where it doesn't
- Advanced professional features require the PRO edition
- PRO licensing requires contacting the vendor or a sales partner
- Desktop-focused workflow limits use to Windows and macOS
- Live Home 3D7.6/10 · Free plan
A cross-platform home planner with real-time 3D, AR, VR, and flexible licensing.
Visit Live Home 3DFull verdict → - pCon.planner7.1/10 · Free plan · pricing on request · 30-day trial
A capable free room-planning tool with catalogs, rendering, CAD exchange, and presentation exports.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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