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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.

The short answer

Cheaper paid plan
ArchyBase — $15.92/mo vs $19.99/mo for Planner 5D
Free plan
Both have one
Public API
Planner 5D has one; not confirmed by us for ArchyBase
Higher Trust score
Planner 5D — 92 vs 80 for ArchyBase
Best fit
ArchyBase: Designers who need interiors, exteriors and landscapes from one tool · Planner 5D: Homeowners planning a renovation or a single room

From our own records as of each tool's last check. Anything we have not confirmed is left out rather than guessed. How we verify

Side by side

FactArchyBasePlanner 5D
CategoryInterior & Architectural DesignInterior & Architectural Design
Pricing modelFreemiumFreemium
Starts at$15.92/mo$19.99/mo
Public APINot confirmedYes
Trust score80 / 10092 / 100
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows
CompanyArchyBasePlanner5D UAB
Launched—2011
Last verifiedOct 16, 2026Oct 16, 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

ArchyBase vs Planner 5D: the questions people ask

Is ArchyBase cheaper than Planner 5D?

On published entry prices, ArchyBase starts lower — $15.92/mo against $19.99/mo for Planner 5D. Entry price is the lowest paid plan as we last verified it; what each plan includes differs.

Does ArchyBase or Planner 5D have a free tier?

Both: ArchyBase has a free tier, and Planner 5D has a free tier.

Which has a public API, ArchyBase or Planner 5D?

Planner 5D ships a public API, as of our last verification. A public API for ArchyBase is not confirmed by us — check its developer docs before you plan an integration.

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