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HomeByMe vs Planner 5D: catalog facts
HomeByMe	Planner 5D
Best for: Homeowners planning a room layout or interior redesign	Best for: Homeowners planning a layout or redecoration who want to see it in 3D
Free Free to sign up and use.	Free + paid options Free to start a project; some features require payment.
Android, iOS, Web	iOS, Web
Simple 2D floor plan to 3D room workflow Catalogue of real branded furniture All 4 strengths for HomeByMe Simple 2D floor plan to 3D room workflow Catalogue of real branded furniture 4K image renders of your design Works in the browser and on iOS and Android	Quick to draw a floor plan without CAD experience Recognises uploaded floor plans All 4 strengths for Planner 5D Quick to draw a floor plan without CAD experience Recognises uploaded floor plans Library of more than 8,000 furniture and decor items Realistic 4K renders of designs
Requires an account Aimed at home decoration rather than technical drawings	Aimed at home design rather than precise technical drawing Closed-source online service
Downloadable app, Web application	Downloadable app, Web application
Not open source	Not open source
License: Proprietary	License not stated
Account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for HomeByMe home.by.me/en Catalog checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Planner 5D planner5d.com apps.apple.com/us/app/planner-5d-ai-home-design/id606173978 Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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