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Floorplanner vs Chief Architect: catalog facts
Floorplanner	Chief Architect
Best for: Home owners and estate agents sketching floor plans quickly	Best for: Builders, remodelers and designers producing residential home plans
Free + paid options Free account available, with paid plans.	Paid Subscription at $1,995 per year or $229 per month, with a downloadable trial.
Web	Windows, macOS
Runs in the browser with nothing to install 2D plans with 3D visualisation All 3 strengths for Floorplanner Runs in the browser with nothing to install 2D plans with 3D visualisation Demo available before signing up	Automatic generation of roofs, foundations and framing Produces dimensions, schedules and materials lists from the model All 4 strengths for Chief Architect Automatic generation of roofs, foundations and framing Produces dimensions, schedules and materials lists from the model Focused specifically on residential design Trial version available
Requires an internet connection Saving projects needs an account All 3 limitations for Floorplanner Requires an internet connection Saving projects needs an account Some features on paid plans	Expensive subscription aimed at professionals Specialised for homes rather than general-purpose CAD
Web application	Downloadable app
Not open source	Not open source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Floorplanner floorplanner.com Catalog checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Chief Architect chiefarchitect.com Catalog checked September 24, 2026

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