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DreamzAR 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
DreamzAR — $16.60/mo vs $19.99/mo for Planner 5D
Free plan
Only Planner 5D (DreamzAR has paid plans only)
Public API
Planner 5D has one; not confirmed by us for DreamzAR
Higher Trust score
Planner 5D — 92 vs 87 for DreamzAR
Best fit
DreamzAR: Homeowners who want to preview landscaping changes on a real photo of their yard · 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

DreamzARTurns a photo of your yard into a styled landscape-design concept in under two minutes, plus an AR walkthrough on iOS.Planner 5DDraw a floor plan in the browser and render it in 3D from a catalogue of 8,000+ furnishings.

Side by side

FactDreamzARPlanner 5D
CategoryInterior & Architectural DesignInterior & Architectural Design
Pricing modelPaidFreemium
Starts at$16.60/mo$19.99/mo
Public APINot confirmedYes
Trust score87 / 10092 / 100
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows
CompanyImmEx Technologies, Inc.Planner5D UAB
Launched—2011
Last verifiedOct 15, 2026Oct 16, 2026

What our research says

DreamzAR

A reasonable pick for a homeowner who wants to visualize yard changes on an actual photo of their property rather than starting from a blank template, especially on iOS where the AR walkthrough is available. Android and web users pay the same price for a feature set missing the 3D AR walkthrough, which is worth checking before subscribing on those platforms.

Pros

  • AI photo redesign works from a real photo of the actual space in under two minutes
  • Large plant and object library (2,000+) for the 2D/AR editor
  • Available natively on iOS, Android, and web

Cons

  • The AR walkthrough mode is iOS-only despite Android and web paying the same subscription price
  • No clearly confirmed free tier beyond initial use

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 DreamzAR if you need

  • Homeowners who want to preview landscaping changes on a real photo of their yard
  • iOS users who want an AR walkthrough of a proposed design

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

DreamzAR vs Planner 5D: the questions people ask

Is DreamzAR cheaper than Planner 5D?

On published entry prices, DreamzAR starts lower — $16.60/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 DreamzAR or Planner 5D have a free tier?

Planner 5D has a free tier; DreamzAR has paid plans only.

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

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

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