Alternatives to Planner 5D

A web and mobile tool for drawing floor plans and designing home interiors in 2D and 3D. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.

The original

  • Planner 5D

    A web and mobile tool for drawing floor plans and designing home interiors in 2D and 3D.

    FreemiumProprietaryiOSWeb

Replacements

Listings that take over the same core job as Planner 5D.

  • Homestyler

    An online 3D floor plan and interior design tool with a large furniture library and cloud rendering.

    FreemiumProprietaryWeb

    Homestyler is a freemium online floor plan and interior design tool with a large furniture library, 2D-to-3D plan conversion and cloud rendering, running in the browser without an iOS app.

  • Sweet Home 3D

    Interior design software for drawing a floor plan, arranging furniture on it, and walking through the result in 3D.

    Sweet Home 3D is free, open-source interior design software for desktop and web, with over 10,000 models included, though its Java interface does not feel native.

  • Floorplanner

    Browser-based editor for drawing 2D floor plans and viewing rooms in 3D.

    FreemiumProprietaryWeb

    Floorplanner is a freemium browser editor for 2D floor plans with 3D views, aimed at home owners and estate agents, requiring an account to save projects.

  • Chief Architect

    Professional 3D home design software for residential architecture, interior design and remodeling projects.

    PaidProprietaryWindowsmacOS

    Chief Architect is professional residential design software for Windows and macOS that generates roofs, framing and materials lists, sold as an expensive subscription aimed at builders.

  • SketchUp Free

    Browser-based 3D modeler that offers an easy start into 3D design.

    FreemiumProprietaryWeb

    SketchUp Free is a general browser-based 3D modeler for beginners rather than a dedicated floor plan tool, and its desktop apps require a paid plan.

Similar software

Related functionality, not a direct replacement.

  • Polycam

    A 3D scanning app that turns phone captures and drone footage into 3D models and floor plans.

  • D5 Render

    Real-time ray-traced rendering and visualization software for architecture and spatial design.

    FreemiumProprietaryWindows
  • Twinmotion

    A real-time 3D visualization tool from Epic Games for architecture, products and design presentations.

  • Archicad

    Graphisoft's BIM software for architectural design, construction documentation and team collaboration.

    PaidProprietarymacOS
  • Vectary

    A browser-based platform for building and sharing interactive 3D and AR designs.

    FreemiumProprietaryWeb