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Planner 5D vs HomeByMe: catalog facts
Planner 5DHomeByMe

Best for: Homeowners planning a layout or redecoration who want to see it in 3D

Best for: Homeowners planning a room layout or interior redesign

Free + paid options

Free to start a project; some features require payment.

Free

Free to sign up and use.

iOS, Web Android, iOS, Web
  • 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
  • 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
  • Aimed at home design rather than precise technical drawing
  • Closed-source online service
  • Requires an account
  • Aimed at home decoration rather than technical drawings
Downloadable app, Web application 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
Sources for Planner 5D

Catalog checked September 23, 2026

Sources for HomeByMe

Catalog checked October 2, 2026

“Not stated” means we have not confirmed it. Features can vary by device and plan.