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FloorAI 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. FloorAI starts at $9.99, Planner 5D at $19.99. Both have a free tier. Only Planner 5D ships a public API.

FloorAIConverts a sketch, photo, PDF, or text description into an editable floor plan in several styles.Planner 5DDraw a floor plan in the browser and render it in 3D from a catalogue of 8,000+ furnishings.

Side by side

FactFloorAIPlanner 5D
CategoryInterior & Architectural DesignInterior & Architectural Design
Pricing modelFreemiumFreemium
Starts at$9.99 month$19.99 month
Public APINoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows
Company—Planner5D UAB
Launched—2011
Last verifiedSep 1, 2026Sep 6, 2026

What our research says

FloorAI

FloorAI is aimed at speed over precision, turning a sketch or listing photo into a presentable floor plan in minutes instead of waiting on a draftsperson. It's a good fit for real estate listings and renovation planning, but the output isn't positioned as engineering-grade, so permit or construction use would need a licensed professional to verify it.

Pros

  • Accepts sketches, photos, PDFs, or plain text as input, not just one format
  • Generates the same plan in four different visual styles
  • Built-in editor for adjusting walls, room names, and furniture after generation
  • Exports to PNG, PDF, DXF, and GLB for use in other tools

Cons

  • Free tier is limited to 4 total generations, not a recurring monthly allowance we could confirm
  • Not positioned as engineering-accurate, so construction or permit use needs professional verification
  • The company's name and country aren't published anywhere on the site

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 FloorAI if you need

  • Real estate agents who need a listing floor plan fast
  • Homeowners sketching renovation ideas before hiring a contractor
  • Short-term rental hosts wanting a clean plan for a listing page

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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