Planner 5D
Free, with limitsEasy 2D/3D home design with unlimited free projects, but renders and CAD cost extra.
Free tier & pricing
Free 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.
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The short answer
A beginner-friendly home and interior planner that's genuinely free for unlimited 2D/3D projects. The catch is that roughly half the furniture catalog is locked, clean high-res renders are a paid feature, and CAD export needs the priciest tier. Good for quick room layouts if you accept paying for output.
The facts
- Pricing
- $59.99/yr · Free, with limits
- Free tier
- Yes
- Runs in browser
- Yes
- Platforms
- Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, Android
- 2D / 3D
- Photorealistic
- Learning curve
- Easy
- Export formats
- PNG, JPG, DWG, DXF, OBJ
The catch
- Free images and renders carry a watermark.
- Designs only with this brand’s own catalog.
- You must create an account to save or export.
- Your projects live in their cloud; you can lose them if you stop paying.
- Not a code or permit tool — verify locally.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Truly free for unlimited 2D and 3D projects across web and mobile
- Very easy and beginner-friendly with combined indoor and outdoor design
- Cheapest annual plan in its class at about $60/yr
- AI floor-plan recognition and AI design generation on paid tiers
Cons
- Most furniture and all good-quality renders are paywalled
- Premium includes only about 5 renders a month, which burns fast
- Month-to-month pricing is roughly 4x the annual rate, pushing you to commit
- DWG/DXF export and custom 3D import need the $399.99/yr Professional plan
Best for
Homeowners who want quick, easy 3D room layouts and don't mind paying about $60/yr for renders and the full catalog.
Not for
Anyone needing free high-res renders, CAD/DWG deliverables, or code-compliant construction documents.
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