Head-to-head · 3D Home Design Software
Sweet Home 3D vs Planner 5D
Sweet Home 3D leads on 0 checks, Planner 5D 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 scoreSweet Home 3D · 9.3/10
- Free planboth
- Free trialonly Planner 5D
Sweet Home 3D scores higher on our rubric for 3d home design software: 9.3 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.
Sweet Home 3D is the better fit for free, open-source, offline-capable home design. Planner 5D is the better fit for cross-platform home planners and casual professionals.
- Sweet Home 3D fits best
Free, open-source, offline-capable home design
- Planner 5D fits best
Cross-platform home planners and casual professionals
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Side by side
| Feature | Sweet Home 3D 9.3/10 Visit ↗ | Planner 5D 8.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.3 | 8.8 |
| Ranking | #1 in 3D Home Design Software | #2 in 3D Home Design Software |
| Best for | Free, open-source, offline-capable home design | Cross-platform home planners and casual professionals |
| Pricing model | Free | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Free plan | $59.99/yr |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | 7 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Support | Docs, Community | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Sweet Home 3D 0/3 · Planner 5D 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 |
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| 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 | Sweet Home 3D is interior design software for homeowners, students, professionals and others planning residential spaces. It combines dimensioned floor-plan creation with interactive 3D views, allowing users to add walls, rooms, doors,… Read the review → |
Planner 5D is a cross-platform interior and home-design application for homeowners, beginners, and design professionals. It supports floor-plan creation and upload, 2D and 3D project views, drag-and-drop furniture and decor, realistic… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Sweet Home 3D — where it wins
- Free, open-source access with desktop, mobile and browser options
- Detailed plans, customizable furniture and interactive 3D views
- Rendering, video export, imports, exports and Java plug-in support
Where it doesn't
- No verified AI, AR/VR or panorama-tour features
- No listed integrations with external platforms
- Paid mobile access is subscription-based
Planner 5D — where it wins
- Works across web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
- Combines AI layouts, floor-plan recognition, and home scanning
- Professional adds 4K renders, walkthroughs, panoramas, and CAD export
Where it doesn't
- Premium starts at $19.99 per month when billed monthly
- Free includes access to only 50% of the furniture catalog
- Enterprise features are aimed at larger commercial deployments
- Sweet Home 3D9.3/10 · Free plan
A flexible home design tool for detailed plans, 3D visualization and offline work.
Visit Sweet Home 3DFull verdict → - Planner 5D8.8/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial
A broad cross-platform planner with AI, rendering, walkthroughs, and CAD export.
Visit Planner 5DFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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