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Live Home 3D vs HomeByMe: catalog facts
Live Home 3D	HomeByMe
Best for: Homeowners and designers planning floor plans and interiors on a Mac	Best for: Homeowners planning a room layout or interior redesign
Free + paid options A free version is available, with paid upgrades sold on the website.	Free Free to sign up and use.
macOS	Android, iOS, Web
2D floor plans and a walkable 3D view in one app Roof Assistant with 12 roof templates All 4 strengths for Live Home 3D 2D floor plans and a walkable 3D view in one app Roof Assistant with 12 roof templates Sunlight simulation based on the house's location AI rendering up to 8K resolution	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
This edition is for macOS Full features require a paid purchase	Requires an account Aimed at home decoration rather than technical drawings
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Web application
Not open source	Not open source
License not stated	License: Proprietary
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Live Home 3D livehome3d.com/mac/live-home-3d Catalog checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for HomeByMe home.by.me/en Catalog checked October 2, 2026

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