Best Free Kitchen Design Software (2026)
For a free kitchen layout, the IKEA Kitchen Planner is fully free and accurate but only uses IKEA cabinets, while browser tools like Planner 5D and Homestyler design any kitchen free but watermark their renders. Pro tools like 2020 Design Live are powerful but cost thousands a year.
How they compare
Ordered by overall fit — free-tier value, output quality, platforms, and ease.

Berta Kitchen Layout Planner
Truly freeFree, no-signup tool that generates a cabinet layout and plywood/material estimate with SVG/PDF export.

Kitchenplanner.net
Truly freeCompletely free 3D kitchen planner with no download and no registration, monetized by optional dealer-quote referrals.

Arcadium 3D Kitchen Planner
Free, with limitsFree version covers cabinet placement, countertops and basic 2D/3D layout; AI tools, premium materials and photorealistic rendering need an upgrade.

Coohom
Free, with limitsFree to design and view in 3D in-browser, but free renders are capped at around 10 standard renders a month and carry a Coohom watermark; HD/4K, panoramas, videos, and watermark removal all require a paid plan.

HomeByMe Kitchen Planner
Free, with limitsFree account lets you draw a 2D plan and view in 3D, but high-res 4K renders and extra projects are limited on the free tier.

Homestyler
Free, with limitsFree to design with unlimited 1K renders and 100k+ models, but every free render carries a Homestyler watermark, removing it needs a paid plan, and 4K renders cost $1.99 each a la carte.

KitchenBlueprint
Free, with limitsEverything is unlocked free during the public beta, with planned paid contractor plans later.

KitchenDesign.io
Free, with limitsThe drag-and-drop layout planner with 24+ appliances and PNG/PDF export is free; a separate AI photo-redesign tool charges credits.

Picpala AI Kitchen Planner
Free, with limitsFree to try with no signup; unlimited generations and extra features require signing in to a paid/upgraded plan.

Planner 5D
Free, with limitsFree to design unlimited 2D/3D projects, but about half the furniture catalog is locked, you get no proper renders, and DWG/DXF export plus custom 3D import require the Professional plan.

VisualGPT AI Kitchen Planner
Free, with limitsFree AI kitchen visualizer with no signup for basic use; higher-resolution or volume output is gated behind paid credits.

Aristokraft Kitchen Visualizer
Free, brand-lockedFree room visualizer restricted to Aristokraft cabinet door styles and finishes on preset scenes.

Cabinets.com Create-A-Kitchen
Free, brand-lockedFree self-serve 3D tool, but it designs only with Cabinets.com's own door styles and products toward a quote.

Closeout Kitchens AI Kitchen Designer
Free, brand-lockedFree with no sign-up, but it only places real cabinets from Closeout Kitchens' own catalog with live pricing aimed at purchase.

IKEA Kitchen Planner
Free, brand-lockedCompletely free with no paid tier, but it only contains IKEA's own SEKTION cabinets and products, and you must sign in to an IKEA account to save your design or download/print the PDF plan and item list.

KraftMaid Kitchen Visualizer
Free, brand-lockedFree self-serve visualizer limited to KraftMaid door styles, finishes, countertops and flooring on preset room scenes.

Lowe's Kitchen Planner
Free, brand-lockedFree to use including the visualizer and the designer consultation, but it's oriented around Lowe's own cabinetry and products, and the detailed 3D rendering comes from a complimentary Lowe's designer rather than a full DIY editor.

Rebode Jumpstarter
Free, brand-lockedFree self-serve style quiz and AI 'Try on Your Style' photo preview, but it's geared to MasterBrand styles and routing you to a local designer.

Thomasville Cabinetry Room Visualizer
Free, brand-lockedFree visualizer limited to Thomasville cabinet styles/finishes; products are sold through Home Depot.

Wellborn My Project Planner
Free, brand-lockedFree self-serve planning suite (budget estimator, measuring guides, checklist, idea/design tools) oriented to Wellborn cabinetry and dealers.

Berta Kitchen Layout Planner
Truly freeFree, no-signup tool that generates a cabinet layout and plywood/material estimate with SVG/PDF export.

Kitchenplanner.net
Truly freeCompletely free 3D kitchen planner with no download and no registration, monetized by optional dealer-quote referrals.

Arcadium 3D Kitchen Planner
Free, with limitsFree version covers cabinet placement, countertops and basic 2D/3D layout; AI tools, premium materials and photorealistic rendering need an upgrade.

Coohom
Free, with limitsFree to design and view in 3D in-browser, but free renders are capped at around 10 standard renders a month and carry a Coohom watermark; HD/4K, panoramas, videos, and watermark removal all require a paid plan.

HomeByMe Kitchen Planner
Free, with limitsFree account lets you draw a 2D plan and view in 3D, but high-res 4K renders and extra projects are limited on the free tier.

Homestyler
Free, with limitsFree to design with unlimited 1K renders and 100k+ models, but every free render carries a Homestyler watermark, removing it needs a paid plan, and 4K renders cost $1.99 each a la carte.

KitchenBlueprint
Free, with limitsEverything is unlocked free during the public beta, with planned paid contractor plans later.

KitchenDesign.io
Free, with limitsThe drag-and-drop layout planner with 24+ appliances and PNG/PDF export is free; a separate AI photo-redesign tool charges credits.

Picpala AI Kitchen Planner
Free, with limitsFree to try with no signup; unlimited generations and extra features require signing in to a paid/upgraded plan.

Planner 5D
Free, with limitsFree to design unlimited 2D/3D projects, but about half the furniture catalog is locked, you get no proper renders, and DWG/DXF export plus custom 3D import require the Professional plan.

VisualGPT AI Kitchen Planner
Free, with limitsFree AI kitchen visualizer with no signup for basic use; higher-resolution or volume output is gated behind paid credits.

Aristokraft Kitchen Visualizer
Free, brand-lockedFree room visualizer restricted to Aristokraft cabinet door styles and finishes on preset scenes.

Cabinets.com Create-A-Kitchen
Free, brand-lockedFree self-serve 3D tool, but it designs only with Cabinets.com's own door styles and products toward a quote.

Closeout Kitchens AI Kitchen Designer
Free, brand-lockedFree with no sign-up, but it only places real cabinets from Closeout Kitchens' own catalog with live pricing aimed at purchase.

IKEA Kitchen Planner
Free, brand-lockedCompletely free with no paid tier, but it only contains IKEA's own SEKTION cabinets and products, and you must sign in to an IKEA account to save your design or download/print the PDF plan and item list.

KraftMaid Kitchen Visualizer
Free, brand-lockedFree self-serve visualizer limited to KraftMaid door styles, finishes, countertops and flooring on preset room scenes.

Lowe's Kitchen Planner
Free, brand-lockedFree to use including the visualizer and the designer consultation, but it's oriented around Lowe's own cabinetry and products, and the detailed 3D rendering comes from a complimentary Lowe's designer rather than a full DIY editor.

Rebode Jumpstarter
Free, brand-lockedFree self-serve style quiz and AI 'Try on Your Style' photo preview, but it's geared to MasterBrand styles and routing you to a local designer.

Thomasville Cabinetry Room Visualizer
Free, brand-lockedFree visualizer limited to Thomasville cabinet styles/finishes; products are sold through Home Depot.

Wellborn My Project Planner
Free, brand-lockedFree self-serve planning suite (budget estimator, measuring guides, checklist, idea/design tools) oriented to Wellborn cabinetry and dealers.
How we picked
Every pick here is chosen on real-world fit — free-tier value, platforms, 3D quality, and export options. Read the full method on our how we rate page.