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ArchyBase vs Planner 5D

Two fact sheets from our own research, side by side — pricing, platforms, API access and status re-checked by us rather than quoted from the vendors. ArchyBase starts at $15.92, Planner 5D at $19.99. Both have a free tier. Only Planner 5D ships a public API.

Side by side

FactArchyBasePlanner 5D
CategoryInterior & Architectural DesignInterior & Architectural Design
Pricing modelFreemiumFreemium
Starts at$15.92 month$19.99 month
Public APINoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows
CompanyArchyBasePlanner5D UAB
Launched2011
Last verifiedSep 6, 2026Sep 6, 2026

What our research says

ArchyBase

Wider coverage than the usual interior restyler - exteriors, landscapes, floor plan generation and sketch-to-render all sit in one subscription, which matters if a project needs more than a redecorated living room. Pricing is per generation, so it is easy to reason about. The vendor is effectively anonymous: no company name, no address, and terms that name a jurisdiction but no entity.

Pros

  • Interior, exterior, landscape, sketch-to-render, floor plan and virtual staging in one subscription
  • Accepts photos, sketches and floor plans as input
  • 30+ interior styles with 4K output
  • Priced per generation rather than opaque credits, so plan sizing is straightforward
  • A free tier exists, albeit only four generations

Cons

  • No company name, address or registration published; terms cite US law but no entity
  • No API, batch processing or team features described
  • Four free generations is barely enough to evaluate quality
  • Terms disclaim any guarantee of design outcome and force binding arbitration

Planner 5D

Fifteen years old and available on essentially every platform, which is rare in this category and shows in how complete the toolchain is - plan, furnish, render, export to CAD. The AI parts are add-ons to a conventional design tool rather than the product itself, and they are rationed by credits even on paid plans. The free tier is usable but deliberately limited to half the catalogue.

Pros

  • Native clients for web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows and visionOS
  • AI plan recognition traces a photographed or scanned floor plan into an editable one
  • Catalogue of 8,000+ furniture and decor items, with 4K rendering and 360-degree walkthroughs on paid tiers
  • CAD export and a product configurator for furniture retailers on higher tiers
  • Lithuanian company with a published registered address, trading since 2011

Cons

  • Free plan withholds about half the furniture catalogue
  • AI credits are capped monthly even on the $49.99 tier
  • API access is enterprise-only and requires contacting sales
  • Annual and monthly prices differ sharply, so month-to-month is poor value

Which one fits

Choose ArchyBase if you need

  • Designers who need interiors, exteriors and landscapes from one tool
  • Turning hand sketches into presentable renders
  • Generating or redrawing a 2D floor plan and viewing it in 3D

Choose Planner 5D if you need

  • Homeowners planning a renovation or a single room
  • Estate agents and stagers needing quick 3D visuals
  • Design students and schools wanting a low-cost floor planner

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