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Planner 5D vs RoomDesign

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. Planner 5D starts at $19.99, RoomDesign at $12. Both have a free tier. Only Planner 5D ships a public API.

Planner 5DDraw a floor plan in the browser and render it in 3D from a catalogue of 8,000+ furnishings.RoomDesignUploads a room photo and renders it in different interior styles with matched furniture suggestions.

Side by side

FactPlanner 5DRoomDesign
CategoryInterior & Architectural DesignInterior & Architectural Design
Pricing modelFreemiumFreemium
Starts at$19.99 month$12 month
Public APIYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, macOS, WindowsWeb, iOS
CompanyPlanner5D UABRoom Design
Launched2011—
Last verifiedSep 6, 2026Sep 1, 2026

What our research says

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

RoomDesign

RoomDesign is a fast way to see a few different interior directions for a real room before committing to any of them, and five free daily generations is enough to experiment without paying. The catch is that suggested furniture and layouts are still just AI renderings, not a purchasable shopping list or a substitute for a professional measuring the space.

Pros

  • Five free generations a day with no card required
  • Multiple style transformations from a single uploaded photo
  • Includes furniture matching and color and lighting suggestions
  • Mobile app available alongside the web app

Cons

  • Generated layouts are illustrative, not to-scale for actual furniture shopping
  • No company name or headquarters disclosed on the site

Which one fits

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

Choose RoomDesign if you need

  • Homeowners wanting quick visual options before a renovation
  • Renters wanting to preview furniture or color changes without commitment

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