Quick answer
Floorplanner is the better free pick if you want to rebuild your own home: its personal page lists uploading and scaling an existing drawing to place walls over, its credits pay for extras rather than that step, and the free plan covers five projects with standard-definition exports. Planner 5D is the better pick for open-ended design: its free plan has unlimited projects on web and mobile but half the furniture catalog, and uploading your own floor plan is Premium. Both need an account.
Floorplanner and Planner 5D both draw a room in 2D and show it in 3D, so on the surface they look interchangeable. Their free plans are not. One limits how many projects you make; the other lets you make as many projects as you like but holds your own plan back for Premium. Here is how they compare, taken from each tool's own pages.
Floorplanner vs Planner 5D at a glance
| Floorplanner | Planner 5D | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Free personal plan | Free plan |
| Account required | Yes | Yes |
| Projects on the free plan | 5, with 3 floors and 3 designs in total | Unlimited |
| Use your own floor plan | Upload and scale it, then place walls | Premium, upload and convert to 3D |
| Furniture catalog | Not listed on its plan page | Half free, 10K+ items on Premium |
| Exports on the free plan | Standard definition, watermarked | Not listed on its pricing page |
| Where it runs | In the browser, nothing to install | Web and mobile |
| 2D / 3D | 2D and 3D | 2D and 3D |
| Renders | 3D visuals with camera and light settings | Standard Renders on Premium, 4K on Professional |
| Paid plans | Credits, one-time or by subscription | Premium €59.99/yr or €19.99/mo |
Free tiers and pricing change. Floorplanner's free plan and credits were checked against its personal page and pricing page, and Planner 5D's plans and prices against planner5d.com, on 8 October 2026. Planner 5D prices by region, so the amount you see may differ.
What each free plan gives you
Floorplanner has been free for personal use since 2007. You create an account, and the free plan covers five projects, with three floors and three designs in total, and standard-definition image exports with a watermark. Past that you pay with credits, bought once or through a subscription, to remove the watermark, add floors and designs, or export in HD and above.
Planner 5D's free plan is wider on projects and narrower on content. You sign up, then create and share as many projects as you like, on the web or on mobile, with half the furniture catalog. Premium, at €59.99 a year or €19.99 month to month, unlocks the full catalog of 10,000 or more items, importing 3D models from photos, Standard Renders, and a budget widget. Professional, at €399.99 a year or €49.99 month to month, adds unlimited 4K renders and 360° walkthroughs.
Starting from your own floor plan
This is the sharpest difference between the two. Floorplanner's personal page lists uploading and scaling an existing drawing so you can place walls and other elements in the right spot, and its pricing page does not list that step among the things credits pay for. Planner 5D lists uploading a floor plan, and its AI floor plan recognition that turns it into an editable 3D project, under Premium.
So if you want to start from the plan of your own home without a subscription, Floorplanner is the one that does not list that step as paid. Either way, you end up with a redrawn plan rather than the original image: walls you placed in Floorplanner, or a converted project in Planner 5D.
Which should you choose?
- Choose Floorplanner if you want an accurate, redrawn plan of your own home, for free, and five projects are enough.
- Choose Planner 5D if you want to design freely across many projects, also on your phone, and you may pay for the full catalog and renders later.
If you only need to check what fits
Both tools are built to design a room. If your question is narrower, whether your furniture fits the plan you already have, there is a third option. Layoutr does one job: checking what fits. You upload the plan you already have, set the scale by clicking two points a known distance apart, and drag real-sized furniture onto it. Every piece is sized to real-world dimensions, so you can see clearances, walkways, and door swings at a glance. There is no account and no learning curve, and the core tool is free.
The free tier places up to 3 furniture pieces and exports your plan as an image; saving a project and placing more pieces are Pro features, from €4.99 per month or €19.99 once. Layoutr plans in 2D, then shows the same plan in 3D from above and at eye level, and on Pro it can turn a view you frame into a photorealistic AI render. You can work in meters, feet, or inches, and the planner runs in a desktop browser. The Floorplanner alternative and Planner 5D alternative guides compare it with each tool in detail.
Frequently asked questions
Is Floorplanner or Planner 5D better for a free floor plan?
Floorplanner, if the plan is of your own home. Its personal page lists uploading and scaling an existing drawing to place walls over, and its credits pay for exports and extra floors rather than that step. The free plan covers five projects. Planner 5D's free plan has unlimited projects, but uploading your own floor plan is a Premium feature. Planner 5D is the better free pick for open-ended design across many projects, on web and mobile.
Is Floorplanner free?
Floorplanner has a free personal plan, and it requires an account. Its own page lists that plan as five projects, with three floors and three designs in total, and standard-definition exports. Beyond that you pay with credits, bought once or through a subscription.
Is Planner 5D free?
Planner 5D has a free plan after you sign up. Its pricing page lists unlimited projects on web and mobile and half the furniture catalog. Premium adds the full catalog of 10,000 or more items, uploading your own floor plan, and Standard Renders, at €59.99 a year or €19.99 month to month.
Can I start from my own floor plan?
In Floorplanner, its personal page lists uploading and scaling an existing drawing and using it to place walls, and its pricing page does not list that step among the things credits pay for. In Planner 5D, uploading a floor plan and turning it into a 3D project is listed under Premium. Layoutr also takes your own plan for free, with no account, and skips the step of placing walls.
Is there a simpler option if I only want to check whether furniture fits?
Yes. Layoutr is free to use for its core tool and needs no account. You upload your own floor plan, set the scale by clicking two points a known distance apart, and drag real-sized furniture to see what fits. Layoutr's free tier has its own limits: up to 3 furniture pieces and no saving between sessions. Pro lifts both from €4.99 per month.
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