Arcadium 3D vs Homestyler: Which Should You Use?

The verdict

Arcadium 3D and Homestyler are both home & construction design tools, compared here side by side. Arcadium 3D is free, with limits ($18/mo) and runs in any web browser with nothing to install; Homestyler is free, with limits ($3.90/mo) and runs in any web browser with nothing to install. On output, Homestyler exports CAD (DWG/DXF) files while Arcadium 3D does not, which matters if you need to share plans with a contractor.

Free tiers & pricing last verified Jul 3, 2026.

Pick Arcadium 3D if…

Free, with limits

Interior designers, DIY renovators, and real-estate stagers who want fast browser 3D mockups and AI renders with easy sharing.

Pick Homestyler if…

Free, with limits

Hobbyists and homeowners who want free, easy 3D room design with real-brand furniture and don't mind watermarks until they pay.

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Arcadium 3D

Free forever (not a trial) with the full library and real-time 3D, but capped at 2 projects and roughly 30-50 objects each, with no custom-model import and only limited AI render credits before you need Pro.

Homestyler

Free 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.

Arcadium 3D vs Homestyler: questions, answered

What is the main difference between Arcadium 3D and Homestyler?

On output, Homestyler exports CAD (DWG/DXF) files while Arcadium 3D does not, which matters if you need to share plans with a contractor.

Is Arcadium 3D or Homestyler free?

Arcadium 3D is free, with limits and Homestyler is free, with limits. Arcadium 3D: Free forever (not a trial) with the full library and real-time 3D, but capped at 2 projects and roughly 30-50 objects each, with no custom-model import and only limited AI render credits before you need Pro. Homestyler: Free 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.

Can you export CAD files from Arcadium 3D or Homestyler?

Arcadium 3D exports PNG, JPG; Homestyler exports PNG, JPG, PDF, DWG. Only Homestyler exports CAD (DWG/DXF).