Head-to-head · Floor Plan Software
magicplan vs HomeByMe
magicplan leads on 0 checks, HomeByMe 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 scoremagicplan · 8.9/10
- Free planboth
magicplan scores higher on our rubric for floor plan software: 8.9 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.
magicplan is the better fit for professional measurement and documentation workflows. HomeByMe is the better fit for home visualization with scanning and rich exports.
- magicplan fits best
Professional measurement and documentation workflows
- HomeByMe fits best
Home visualization with scanning and rich exports
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Side by side
| Feature | magicplan 8.9/10 Visit ↗ | HomeByMe 8.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.9 | 8.3 |
| Ranking | #2 in Floor Plan Software | #8 in Floor Plan Software |
| Best for | Professional measurement and documentation workflows | Home visualization with scanning and rich exports |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Community, Docs | Docs |
| Integrations | 2 integrations | 1 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business |
| Features magicplan 0/1 · HomeByMe 0/1 | ||
| Offline access | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Device access | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Plan modes | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Plan import formats | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Plan export formats | PDF, JPG, PNG, SVG, CSV, DXF, OBJ, USDZ, IFC, XLS | Not checked yet |
| Measurement tools | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Collaboration | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | magicplan is a mobile and cloud-based floor planning and project documentation platform for restoration professionals, contractors, remodelers, and other field teams. It supports manual, laser-assisted, and LiDAR-assisted measurements,… Read the review → |
HomeByMe is an online home-design and visualization platform for consumers, interior designers, craftsmen, independent professionals, and retailers. It supports 2D floor-plan drawing and plan import, room furnishing, decoration,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
magicplan — where it wins
- Manual, laser-assisted, and LiDAR-assisted measurements
- 2D and 3D plans with extensive export formats
- Cloud workspaces, API access, Xactimate, and CoreLogic integrations
Where it doesn't
- LiDAR scanning requires supported iOS Pro devices
- Paid plans use usage-based project quotas
- Focused on floor planning rather than prompt-to-plan generation
HomeByMe — where it wins
- Room scanning can create 2D and 3D rooms automatically.
- Supports HD, 4K, 360-degree, and video visualizations.
- Pro tiers add 3DStory portfolios and DraftSight export.
Where it doesn't
- Starter is limited to 2 projects and 5 Full HD images.
- Advanced export and media quotas depend on paid tiers.
- DraftSight is the listed integration for plan export.
- magicplan8.9/10 · Free plan
A measurement-led floor planning tool with strong documentation, exports, and team workflows.
Visit magicplanFull verdict → - HomeByMe8.3/10 · Free plan
A broad home-visualization tool for plans, walkthroughs, renders, panoramas, and video.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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