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Planner 5D vs Live Home 3D: catalog facts
Planner 5D	Live Home 3D
Best for: Homeowners planning a layout or redecoration who want to see it in 3D	Best for: Homeowners and designers planning floor plans and interiors on a Mac
Free + paid options Free to start a project; some features require payment.	Free + paid options A free version is available, with paid upgrades sold on the website.
iOS, Web	macOS
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	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
Aimed at home design rather than precise technical drawing Closed-source online service	This edition is for macOS Full features require a paid purchase
Downloadable app, Web application	Downloadable app
Not open source	Not open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is 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 Planner 5D planner5d.com apps.apple.com/us/app/planner-5d-ai-home-design/id606173978 Catalog checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Live Home 3D livehome3d.com/mac/live-home-3d Catalog checked October 2, 2026

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