Closet & Wardrobe Design Software
17squares
Truly freeFree browser closet designer; you can print or share a PDF without buying anything, with optional pro referral.
Closet Planner 3D
Free, with limitsFree Android app for designing a wardrobe with shelves, doors and modules; a Pro tier adds dimensions, undo, import/export.
Closets3D
Free, with limitsFree in-browser 3D closet/pantry/cabinet designer with saved jobs, printouts and sample pricing; you can also order parts.
Edraw AI Closet Designer
Free, with limitsFree online tier with closet symbols and templates; unlimited pages/exports need a paid plan.
ClosetMaid Design Studio
Free, brand-lockedFree interactive 3D tool for closets, pantries and mudrooms that outputs a buyable ClosetMaid/SpaceCreations parts list.
ClosetMaid Design Tool
Free, brand-lockedThe 3D design tool is free to use, save and print, but it only builds ClosetMaid products and a parts-list pro design costs $5.
Container Store Elfa Closet Designer
Free, brand-lockedThe online Elfa designer is free to use and save, but it only configures Elfa components and a professional in-home measuring service costs $50.
Easy Track Online Design Tool
Free, brand-lockedFree kit-based closet designer that prints a shopping list of Easy Track products to buy at a local retailer.
EasyClosets Design Tool
Free, brand-lockedBoth the self-serve design tool and a professional design service are free, but every part priced and ordered is an EasyClosets product, so it doubles as their order configurator.
IKEA BOAXEL Planner
Free, brand-lockedFree online planner for the BOAXEL wall-mounted wardrobe system that you then add to cart and order from IKEA.
IKEA PAX Planner
Free, brand-lockedFree to plan, price and save a PAX wardrobe product list and order it, but it only configures IKEA PAX/KOMPLEMENT parts in standard frame sizes with no custom dimensions.
Modular Closets Design Tool
Free, brand-lockedThe 3D tool and a full expert design service are both free with unlimited designs, but it only assembles Modular Closets' own modules and acts as their order configurator.
Organized Living freedomRail Design Tool
Free, brand-lockedFree online customizer for freedomRail and Select systems; save, share, and order directly or send to a dealer.
Rubbermaid Configurations Closet Designer
Free, brand-lockedFree drag-and-drop planner that outputs a Rubbermaid Configurations parts list to buy at Home Depot or Lowe's.
Sauder Closets Online Planner
Free, brand-lockedFree 17squares-powered planner that designs Sauder MasterTrac closets and outputs a shopping list to buy.
SimplyNeu
Free, brand-lockedFree HTML5 3D designer for closets and pantries that outputs made-to-order SimplyNeu systems to buy.
Autoclosets
Free trial only7-day free trial; then a perpetual-license purchase (Pro) or subscription (365), Windows-only.
LiveStorage
Free trial only30-day free trial; then an annual or monthly subscription for the downloaded pro design program.
Quick3DCloset
Free trial onlyFull-featured 7-day free trial only; after that it requires a monthly/annual subscription.
SketchList 3D Closet
Free trial only14-day full free trial (no card); then a paid Hobby or Pro license is required.
What to look for in closet & wardrobe design software
The best free closet design software in 2026 for most people is a brand planner like the IKEA PAX tool, EasyClosets, or ClosetMaid — fully free, ending with an orderable parts and price list. The catch is lock-in: each one only designs with that brand’s system, so you can’t mix and match. Below we compare the top closet and wardrobe tools and flag exactly where free stops.
Free tier & pricing. Brand closet planners are free because they’re built to sell you a system. The design and the price list cost nothing, but the output is an order for that brand’s parts.
Linear-footage and shelf planning. Closets are really a math problem: how many linear feet of hanging, shelving, and drawers fit your wall. A good planner totals this so you don’t over- or under-buy.
Reach-in vs walk-in support. A reach-in (one open wall) plans very differently from a walk-in (multiple walls and corners). Make sure the tool handles your type and its corner joints.
Brand system caveats. IKEA PAX, EasyClosets, and ClosetMaid each lock you into their parts, sizes, and pricing. Easy and accurate within that system, but no cross-brand comparison.
Parts and price list output. The payoff is a complete parts list with an orderable price. Confirm the tool gives you an itemized list, not just a picture.
True dimensions and fit. Enter exact wall width, height, and depth, and watch standard reach depths (24 in) and rod heights. Precise sizes keep your finished closet from coming up short.
Export and sharing. Check whether you can save, print, or share the design and its list. Some free brand tools require an account to keep your layout.
Questions, answered
What is the best free closet design software in 2026?
For most people it’s a free brand planner — the IKEA PAX planner for wardrobes, or EasyClosets and ClosetMaid for closet systems. Each is fully free and ends with an orderable parts and price list. The catch is lock-in: you can only design with that brand’s parts.
Is the IKEA PAX planner free, and what’s the catch?
Yes, the PAX planner is free in your browser with no install. The catch is it only designs IKEA PAX wardrobes, with IKEA’s sizes and pricing. Excellent if you’re buying PAX, not useful for a different brand or a custom build.
How do I design a closet from scratch?
Measure your wall width, height, and depth, then decide reach-in or walk-in. Split the space into hanging, shelving, and drawer zones, and plan double-hang rods for shirts to fit more in. A planner totals the linear feet and gives you a parts list to order.
What’s the difference between reach-in and walk-in closet design?
A reach-in has one open wall, so you plan a single run about 24 inches deep. A walk-in uses multiple walls and corners, which adds linear feet but also tricky corner joints. Pick a planner that supports your type so the corners and dimensions come out right.
Can free closet software give me a price and parts list?
Yes — that’s the main reason brand planners exist. As you design, IKEA PAX, EasyClosets, and ClosetMaid each total an itemized parts list with current pricing you can order. Just remember the price reflects only that brand, so compare systems before you commit.
Learn more
- Official IKEA PAX, EasyClosets, and ClosetMaid planner pages
- A professional-organizer guide on standard rod heights and shelf depths
- A home-organization YouTube channel covering closet-system installs
- A "how to measure a closet" guide