Head-to-head · Mood Board Software
Rayon vs Moodboard
Rayon leads on 0 checks, Moodboard on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreRayon · 9.2/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresRayon · 3 of 3
Rayon scores higher on our rubric for mood board software: 9.2 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.
On collaboration level, Rayon gives you Real-time where Moodboard offers Comments.
Rayon is the better fit for professional interior and design teams. Moodboard is the better fit for free visual planning and client review boards.
- Rayon fits best
Professional interior and design teams
- Moodboard fits best
Free visual planning and client review boards
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Side by side
| Feature | Rayon 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | Moodboard 8.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 8.4 |
| Ranking | #2 in Mood Board Software | #7 in Mood Board Software |
| Best for | Professional interior and design teams | Free visual planning and client review boards |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Starting price | $21/user/mo | Free |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS | Web |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Docs | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Rayon 3/3 · Moodboard 2/3 | ||
| Guest access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Brand kit | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Presentation mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Collaboration level | Real-time | Comments |
| Export formats | PDF, PNG, DWG, DXF | Not checked yet |
| Supported platforms | web, Windows, macOS | web |
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| Our verdict | Rayon is a browser-based design tool for architects, interior designers, and other built-environment professionals. It brings together 2D drafting, mood boards, images, textures, materials, color palettes, annotations, templates,… Read the review → |
Moodboard is a browser-based visual workspace for designers, creative teams, agencies, and founders. It brings images, links, notes, files, colors, tasks, sketches, comments, templates, presentation, sharing, and export into a spatial… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Rayon — where it wins
- Combines mood boards with 2D drafting and CAD assets
- Supports real-time collaboration, comments, and link sharing
- Includes AI visualization, presentations, and reusable libraries
Where it doesn't
- Tablet and smartphone use are not supported
- Free plan limits exports, libraries, and model history
- Paid plans start at $21 per user per month with annual billing
Moodboard — where it wins
- Free spatial canvas for images, links, notes, files, tasks, and sketches
- Contextual comments, sharing roles, and protected links support client reviews
- Templates, presentation mode, search, export, and reversible board history
Where it doesn't
- Studio and Team packages are planned rather than currently available
- Browser-based access may not suit teams requiring native desktop or mobile apps
- Free use may be limiting for teams needing higher board and asset capacity
- Rayon9.2/10 · Free plan
A focused workspace for mood boards, CAD assets, presentations, and design collaboration.
Visit RayonFull verdict → - Moodboard8.4/10 · Free plan
A capable free canvas for planning, presenting, and reviewing creative work.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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