{"id":23437,"date":"2026-03-17T08:48:29","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T07:48:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.roomsketcher.com\/?p=23437"},"modified":"2026-03-19T13:15:34","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T12:15:34","slug":"home-planner-vs-roomsketcher","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roomsketcher.com\/blog\/home-planner-vs-roomsketcher\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing Between Home Planner and RoomSketcher? Read This First"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"t2-ingress has-text-align-center wp-block-t2-ingress\">Choosing between Home Planner and RoomSketcher for your floor plan needs? This article will help you decide which one you should use for your floor plan projects. <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-category has-text-align-center wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.roomsketcher.com\/blog\/\" rel=\"tag\">Blog<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.roomsketcher.com\/blog\/comparisons\/\" rel=\"tag\">Comparisons<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/05141037\/Home-Planner-vs-RoomSketcher-3D-Images.webp\" alt=\"Home Planner vs RoomSketcher. On the left side of the image there is a 3D image made with Home Planner. It shows a living room with a chair, sofa, a rug, coffee table, two ottomans, a plant, a TV table, and a TV. Below the image is the Home Planner logo. On the right side of the image is a 3D Photo made with RoomSketcher. It shows a living room with a chair, sofa, a rug, coffee table, two ottomans, a plant, a TV table, and pictures. Below the photo is the RoomSketcher logo.\" class=\"wp-image-23482\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/05141037\/Home-Planner-vs-RoomSketcher-3D-Images.webp 800w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/05141037\/Home-Planner-vs-RoomSketcher-3D-Images-430x323.webp 430w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/05141037\/Home-Planner-vs-RoomSketcher-3D-Images-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/05141037\/Home-Planner-vs-RoomSketcher-3D-Images-768x576.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-t2-byline\">\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/03100949\/cropped-e1fddae2-8c51-45f0-a21c-137308c34007.jpg\" alt=\"Josefine Buraas\" \/>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"has-clean-links\">\n\t\t\t\t<span>By<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.roomsketcher.com\/author\/josefine\/\" class=\"byline--author-link\">Josefine Buraas<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"byline--post-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"byline--post-date\">Published March 17, 2026<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"byline--post-updated\">Updated March 19, 2026<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"t2-factbox wp-block-t2-factbox\" id=\"t2-factbox\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-factbox__content\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-factbox__blocks t2-factbox__inner-container is-layout-flow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>\u270d\ufe0f<strong>Article Summary:<\/strong> Home Planner works well for decorating rooms and visualizing interior design ideas. RoomSketcher offers a more complete solution for creating professional floor plans. Its flexible workflow, advanced measurement tools, 3D visualization, and customizable floor plans make it well-suited for real estate, interior design, and property professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Choosing the right floor plan software can save you time and frustration. We've tested both Home Planner (formerly Room Planner) and RoomSketcher to see how they compare in real use. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide, we break down where each tool performs well, where they fall short, and which one makes the most sense depending on your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<div style=\"--t2-factbox-color-background: #fff;\" class=\"t2-factbox is-minimized wp-block-t2-factbox has-background has-white-background-color\" id=\"t2-factbox-1\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-factbox__content\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-factbox__blocks t2-factbox__inner-container is-layout-flow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<p><strong>Table of Contents:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#Side-by-Side-Comparison\">Side-by-Side Comparison<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#Who-Uses-Home-Planner-vs-Who-Uses-RoomSketcher?\">Who Uses Home Planner vs Who Uses RoomSketcher?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#How-Do-They-Work?\">How Do They Work?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#Order-Floor-Plans\">Order Floor Plans<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#2D-Floor-Plans\">2D Floor Plans<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#3D-Floor-Plans\">3D Floor Plans<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#3D-Visualization\">3D Visualization<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#3D-Photos\">3D Photos<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#360-Views-and-Virtual-Tours\">360 Views and Virtual Tours<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#Measurement-and-Total-Area-Calculations\">Measurement and Total Area Calculations<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#Pricing\">Pricing<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#Why-People-Prefer-RoomSketcher\">Why People Prefer RoomSketcher<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-factbox__gradient\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<button\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\"\n\t\t\taria-controls=\"t2-factbox-1\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Expand fact box\"\n\t\t\tdata-label-collapsed=\"Expand fact box\"\n\t\t\tdata-label-expanded=\"Collapse fact box\"\n\t\t\tdata-t2-factbox=\"expand\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"t2-factbox__expand\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\" class=\"t2-icon t2-icon-chevrondown\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 14.9c-.1 0-.3 0-.4-.1-.1 0-.2-.1-.3-.2L6.7 10c-.2-.1-.3-.4-.3-.6 0-.3.1-.5.3-.7.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3s.5.1.7.3l3.9 3.9 3.9-3.9c.2-.2.4-.3.7-.3.3 0 .5.1.7.3.2.2.3.4.3.7s-.1.5-.3.7l-4.6 4.6c-.1.1-.2.2-.3.2H12z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"Side-by-Side-Comparison\">Side-by-Side Comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table alignwide is-style-comparison-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>Home Planner<\/th><th>RoomSketcher<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Capture Spaces<\/td><td>Yes - iOS LiDAR<\/td><td>Yes - iOS LiDAR<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Draw Floor Plans<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Order Floor Plans<\/td><td>-<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Trace Over an Existing Floor Plan<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Convert an Existing Floor Plan<\/td><td>-<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Edit Floor Plans<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2D Floor Plans<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3D Floor Plans<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3D Visualization<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3D Walkthrough<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Site Plans<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Measurements<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Area Calculations<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Customization of Floor Plans<\/td><td>-<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Branded Floor Plans<\/td><td>-<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Customizable Templates<\/td><td>-<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cloud Storage<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Furniture Library<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2D Symbols<\/td><td>-<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pricing<\/td><td>Pro, Pro+, Pro++<\/td><td>Free, Pro, Team<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Customer Support<\/td><td>Video Tutorials, FAQ, Email, Search<\/td><td>Chat, Email, Help Center, 1:1 Training for Business Users<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Learning Material<\/td><td>Tutorials<\/td><td>Tutorials, Webinars<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sharing<\/td><td>Share project link, images, share floor plans, floor plan statistics, PDF, 3ds Max<\/td><td>Project link, walkthroughs, share floor plans and images as PDF, JPG, PNG<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Who-Uses-Home-Planner-vs-Who-Uses-RoomSketcher?\">Who Uses Home Planner vs Who Uses RoomSketcher?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-background-10-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Home Planner<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Interior designers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remodelers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Real estate professionals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">RoomSketcher<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Real estate professionals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Home builders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interior designers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remodelers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anyone looking for professional-quality results with less hassle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"How-Do-They-Work?\">How Do They Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Both RoomSketcher and Home Planner let you create floor plans in 2D and 3D. At a basic level, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Draw from scratch or trace over an existing sketch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply materials like tile, wood, and paint<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Furnish spaces with fixtures, furniture, and appliances<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>View and export floor plans in both 2D and 3D<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Capture a space with LiDAR<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>From there, the tools take different approaches. RoomSketcher is built specifically for creating professional 2D and 3D floor plans. There are multiple ways to get started on a project, making the experience suitable for any workflow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can draw a floor plan yourself, capture an existing space <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roomsketcher.com\/floorcapture\/\">with LiDAR<\/a>, trace a blueprint or a sketch, or order floor plans through the redraw service. You can also use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roomsketcher.com\/features\/ai-convert\/\">AI Convert<\/a> to upload a computer-drawn floor plan and convert it into an editable floor plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The interface drawing process is easy, with clear tools for structure, measurements, and layout. One key advantage is the ability to view your project in 2D and 3D simultaneously. In Home Planner, you need to switch between modes. This side-by-side view in RoomSketcher makes it easy to understand how changes affect the space, speeding up decision-making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Home Planner, on the other hand, is primarily focused on decorating individual rooms. Its interface centers on visual inspiration through a \"Design Feed\" and is geared toward styling rather than building detailed, multi-room floor plans. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"t2-factbox wp-block-t2-factbox\" id=\"t2-factbox-2\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-factbox__content\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"t2-factbox__blocks t2-factbox__inner-container is-layout-flow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udcbb<strong>Platform Availability: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>RoomSketcher:<\/strong> Desktop app for Windows and Mac, plus iPad and Android tablets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Home Planner:<\/strong> Desktop app for Windows and Mac distributed via Steam, plus iPad and Android tablets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The Home Planner app appears to be designed for mobile devices and then adapted for desktops. Several user reviews note that Home Planner's desktop version feels like a mobile app adapted for larger screens. Some report issues on desktop, particularly with larger or more detailed projects. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Order-Floor-Plans\">Order Floor Plans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/15134121\/order-floor-plans-small.jpg\" alt=\"Order floor plans from blueprint to 2D and 3D Floor Plans\" class=\"wp-image-17476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/15134121\/order-floor-plans-small.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/15134121\/order-floor-plans-small-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/15134121\/order-floor-plans-small-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/15134121\/order-floor-plans-small-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need finished floor plans quickly, a redraw service can save time and reduce back-and-forth. With RoomSketcher's <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roomsketcher.com\/order-floor-plans\/\">Order Floor Plans<\/a> feature, you submit a blueprint or sketch and receive professionally redrawn 2D and 3D Floor Plans by the next business day. The project is delivered as a fully editable file, so you can make changes yourself if needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What you get with one order: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Both 2D and 3D Floor Plans from the same project<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Furnished or unfurnished layouts, based on your sketch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A fully editable project you can update in the app for 30 days, with no extra fees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The ability to generate Live 3D walkthroughs, 360 Views, and 3D Photos from the same project<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Home Planner does not offer a comparable redraw or order-based floor plan service. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2D-Floor-Plans\">2D Floor Plans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/05125205\/Home-Planner-vs-RoomSketcher-2D-Floor-Plan.webp\" alt=\"Home Planner vs RoomSketcher. On the left side of the image there is a 2D floor plan made with Home Planner. The floor plan has a open living\/kitchen\/dining area with access to a balcony. It has one bedroom and one bathroom. Below the floor plan is the Home Planner logo. On the right side of the image is four 2D floor plans made with RoomSketcher showcasing the different styles of 2D floor plans that you can make with RoomSketcher. One in black-and-white, one with standard colors, one with materials, and one color coded. Below the floor plans is the RoomSketcher logo.\" class=\"wp-image-23478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/05125205\/Home-Planner-vs-RoomSketcher-2D-Floor-Plan.webp 800w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/05125205\/Home-Planner-vs-RoomSketcher-2D-Floor-Plan-430x323.webp 430w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/05125205\/Home-Planner-vs-RoomSketcher-2D-Floor-Plan-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/05125205\/Home-Planner-vs-RoomSketcher-2D-Floor-Plan-768x576.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In Home Planner, 2D floor plans are generated by clicking Take a Photo. This produces one of the three static outputs, with limited customization options: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Full Colors Screenshot: shows finishes and furniture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Real Estate Floor Plan: black and white, with room names, areas, and furniture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Architectural Floor Plan: black and white, with more detailed dimensions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These views are fixed. You cannot adjust colors, labels, line styles, or layout beyond the preset formats. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>RoomSketcher approaches <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roomsketcher.com\/features\/2d-floor-plans\/\">2D Floor Plans<\/a> differently. Customization is built into the workflow, giving you control over how the plan looks and what it communicates. You can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create color-coded floor plans using automatic room type colors, such as blue for bathrooms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customize wall, window, and furniture outline colors, then save templates for consistent branding <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create multiple versions of the same plan, including unfurnished, partially furnished, or fully staged<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adjust fonts, label placement, room names, and room sizes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Divide open-plan layouts into clearly labeled zones, such as a kitchen or dining area<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply advanced measurement settings to match professional or regional standards <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3D-Floor-Plans\">3D Floor Plans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/05133748\/Home-Planner-vs-RoomSketcher-3D-Floor-Plan.webp\" alt=\"Home Planner vs RoomSketcher. On the left side of the image is a 3D floor plan made with Home Planner. The floor plan has a open living\/kitchen\/dining area with access to a balcony. It has one bedroom and one bathroom. Below the image is the Home Planner logo. On the right side of the image is a 3D floor plan made with RoomSketcher. The floor plan has a open living\/kitchen\/dining area with access to a balcony. It has one bedroom and one bathroom. Below the floor plan is the RoomSketcher logo.\" class=\"wp-image-23479\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/05133748\/Home-Planner-vs-RoomSketcher-3D-Floor-Plan.webp 800w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/05133748\/Home-Planner-vs-RoomSketcher-3D-Floor-Plan-430x323.webp 430w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/05133748\/Home-Planner-vs-RoomSketcher-3D-Floor-Plan-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/05133748\/Home-Planner-vs-RoomSketcher-3D-Floor-Plan-768x576.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With both tools, you can develop a 3D floor plan alongside your 2D floor plan. Each tool offers a library of materials, furniture, and accessories for your designs. Rendering a 3D floor plan takes a few minutes in both programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Home Planner, creating a 3D floor plan involves clicking Take a Photo. You then get a few options: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Adjust lighting (cloudy, morning, daytime, evening)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adjust the image's aspect ratio<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drag to adjust rotation and viewing angle <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Customization is limited. We couldn't fine-tune the details the way we wanted, and one furniture item shifted positions in 3D (though it remained correct in 2D).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>RoomSketcher offers more flexibility with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roomsketcher.com\/features\/3d-floor-plans\/\">3D Floor Plans<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Change the color on the wall tops and other details <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Save settings, including rotation, angle, and styling, as templates for consistent results<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Show or hide furniture to generate multiple versions (unfurnished, staged, or fully furnished)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Export floor plans in JPG or PDF, optimized for presentations and marketing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3D-Visualization\">3D Visualization<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3D-Photos\">3D Photos<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/05141037\/Home-Planner-vs-RoomSketcher-3D-Images.webp\" alt=\"Home Planner vs RoomSketcher. On the left side of the image there is a 3D image made with Home Planner. It shows a living room with a chair, sofa, a rug, coffee table, two ottomans, a plant, a TV table, and a TV. Below the image is the Home Planner logo. On the right side of the image is a 3D Photo made with RoomSketcher. It shows a living room with a chair, sofa, a rug, coffee table, two ottomans, a plant, a TV table, and pictures. Below the photo is the RoomSketcher logo.\" class=\"wp-image-23482\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/05141037\/Home-Planner-vs-RoomSketcher-3D-Images.webp 800w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/05141037\/Home-Planner-vs-RoomSketcher-3D-Images-430x323.webp 430w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/05141037\/Home-Planner-vs-RoomSketcher-3D-Images-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/05141037\/Home-Planner-vs-RoomSketcher-3D-Images-768x576.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Both RoomSketcher and Home Planner let you create realistic 3D images for presentations, visual staging, or marketing spaces that haven't been built yet. The main difference is how the workflow is handled. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With RoomSketcher, creating <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roomsketcher.com\/features\/3d-photos\/\">3D Photos<\/a> is designed to be quick and repeatable. You place a camera in your project, use a low-resolution preview to frame the view, and generate a high-resolution image with one click. Lighting, materials, and shadows are handled automatically, making it easy to achieve consistent, presentation-ready results without manual adjustments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Home Planner takes a more hands-on approach. You work directly in 3D mode, manually adjust the camera angle and perspective, and fine-tune settings such as lighting and color before capturing the image. This gives you more direct control, but it also means each image takes longer to set up, especially if you need to generate multiple views. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"360-Views-and-Virtual-Tours\">360 Views and Virtual Tours<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/gallery.roomsketcher.com\/360\/?gid=26901976&play=0&logo=1&title=1&toolbar=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>Both RoomSketcher and Home Planner let you create high-resolution <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roomsketcher.com\/features\/360-view\/\">360 Views<\/a> from points inside the floor plan. Viewers can look around in all directions, creating an immersive way to present a space and understand the layout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to virtual walkthroughs, the experience differs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In RoomSketcher, you can explore the project interactively using Flyover and Camera modes. This allows you or your clients to move freely from room to room, view the layout from different angles, and understand how spaces connect. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roomsketcher.com\/features\/live-3d-floor-plans\/\">walkthrough experience<\/a> is designed to be shared and explored, not just viewed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Home Planner, virtual exploration happens inside the editor using 3D mode and 3D Walk View. You can move through the floor plan you are actively working on, but the experience is more focused on editing than presenting or sharing the walkthrough with others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Measurement-and-Total-Area-Calculations\">Measurement and Total Area Calculations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/05141611\/Home-Planner-vs-RoomSketcher-Measurements.webp\" alt=\"Home Planner vs RoomSketcher. On the left side of the image is a floor plan made with Home Planner. The floor plan is a 2D floor plan in black-and-white, showing wall measurements and furniture placements. Below the floor plan is the Home Planner logo. On the right side of the image is a 2D floor plan made with RoomSketcher. The floor plan is in black-and-white and it shows wall measurements inside and outside of the house. The floor plan is also fully furnished. Below the floor plan is the RoomSketcher logo.\" class=\"wp-image-23483\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/05141611\/Home-Planner-vs-RoomSketcher-Measurements.webp 800w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/05141611\/Home-Planner-vs-RoomSketcher-Measurements-430x323.webp 430w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/05141611\/Home-Planner-vs-RoomSketcher-Measurements-150x113.webp 150w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/05141611\/Home-Planner-vs-RoomSketcher-Measurements-768x576.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Home Planner supports basic measurements in 2D floor plans, including room area in square feet or square meters, as well as wall and window lengths. Based on our review of the interface and available help documentation, measurement styling appears to be fixed. We did not find options to adjust font size, placement, or visibility directly in the tool. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>RoomSketcher offers more advanced and flexible measurement tools. You can display:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Room area, such as 100 sq ft<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exact room dimensions <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exterior wall lengths<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Distances between any two objects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.roomsketcher.com\/features\/pro-features\/measurements\/\">Measurements<\/a> are calculated automatically and can be customized for clarity. You can change font size, color, and placement, and choose exactly which measurements are shown or hidden on each plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For projects that require standardized area reporting, RoomSketcher also includes a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roomsketcher.com\/blog\/floor-plan-area-calculator\/\">Total Area Calculator<\/a>. This tool analyzes your layout and six professional area standards, including Grand Total Area (GTA), Total Living Area (TLA), and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roomsketcher.com\/blog\/gross-internal-area-gia\/\">Gross Internal Area (GIA)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Pricing\">Pricing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>RoomSketcher offers several pricing tiers, outlined on its Plans and Pricing page. These include a free account, pay-as-you-go options, and monthly or yearly subscriptions. Subscriptions can be managed and canceled through the website and remain active until the end of the current billing period. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Downloading the Home Planner Windows app redirected us to Steam, where the only option displayed was a Pro subscription, with no indication of whether it was a monthly or yearly fee. On iOS, the situation was even more confusing. Prices are displayed as \"per week,\" but it billed in longer blocks (such as six months). Users might think they're signing up for a weekly plan, only to discover they're locked into a semi-annual subscription. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator alignwide has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1200px) 600px, (min-width: 600px) 50vw, 100vw\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/26101430\/2-bed-2-bath-purple-3D-floor-plan.jpg\" alt=\"This two-bedroom, two-bathroom condo floor plan stands out with its feminine touches and contemporary charm. The entrance is flanked by two bathrooms, each featuring stunning tile floors that add instant style. Beyond the entryway, the open living room flows seamlessly into the dining area and kitchen. Light hardwood floors and a pair of windows create a bright, modern ambiance. The compact kitchen includes a one-wall countertop with a sink, stove, and refrigerator. Each bedroom is located on either side of the living room, with its own window and matching light hardwood flooring.\" class=\"wp-image-23416 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/26101430\/2-bed-2-bath-purple-3D-floor-plan.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/26101430\/2-bed-2-bath-purple-3D-floor-plan-430x323.jpg 430w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/26101430\/2-bed-2-bath-purple-3D-floor-plan-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/26101430\/2-bed-2-bath-purple-3D-floor-plan-768x576.jpg 768w\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Why-People-Prefer-RoomSketcher\">Why People Prefer RoomSketcher<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Intuitive and easy-to-use<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Capture, Convert, Draw, Trace, or Order Floor Plans<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unmatched 2D and 3D Floor Plan customization<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Friendly customer support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flexible pay-as-you-go pricing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to try it yourself? Create a free RoomSketcher account today and explore the features. Upgrade anytime to unlock 2D and 3D Floor Plans, 3D Photos, 360 Views, and Live 3D.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a 30-day money-back guarantee, you can get started risk-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-cta\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/account.roomsketcher.com\/user\/add\/?ctxt=rs_com&amp;l=en\">Create Free Account<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator alignwide has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Recommended Reads<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"t2-featured-content-layout alignwide alignwide wp-block-t2-featured-content-layout\" role=\"list\">\n<div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-post category-blog category-home-design wp-block-t2-featured-single-post\" role=\"listitem\"><a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.roomsketcher.com\/blog\/tiny-houses-smart-design-ideas\/\">\n<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-4-3 wp-block-t2-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/14105139\/tiny-house-floor-plan.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"3D floor plan of a small one-bedroom house featuring an open-plan living, dining, and kitchen area with wood flooring.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/14105139\/tiny-house-floor-plan.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/14105139\/tiny-house-floor-plan-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/14105139\/tiny-house-floor-plan-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/14105139\/tiny-house-floor-plan-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1200px) 450px, (min-width: 700px) 33.33vw, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/a>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\t<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.roomsketcher.com\/blog\/tiny-houses-smart-design-ideas\/\">\n\t<h2 class=\"t2-post-title wp-block-t2-post-title\">Tiny Houses: Smart Design Ideas for Small-Space Living<\/h2>\n\t<\/a>\n\t<div class=\"t2-post-excerpt wp-block-t2-post-excerpt\"><p>Tiny houses make it possible to live comfortably in a small footprint when the design is done right. With smart planning, you can turn limited square footage into a functional home.<\/p><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.roomsketcher.com\/blog\/\" rel=\"tag\">Blog<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.roomsketcher.com\/blog\/home-design\/\" rel=\"tag\">Home Design<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-post category-blog category-comparisons wp-block-t2-featured-single-post\" role=\"listitem\"><a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.roomsketcher.com\/blog\/top-floor-plan-software-tools-for-3d-floor-plans\/\">\n<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-4-3 wp-block-t2-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/05155833\/RoomSketcher-3D-Floor-Plan-Small-Apartment-Furniture-Layout.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"One bedroom apartment floor plan.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/05155833\/RoomSketcher-3D-Floor-Plan-Small-Apartment-Furniture-Layout.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/05155833\/RoomSketcher-3D-Floor-Plan-Small-Apartment-Furniture-Layout-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/05155833\/RoomSketcher-3D-Floor-Plan-Small-Apartment-Furniture-Layout-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/05155833\/RoomSketcher-3D-Floor-Plan-Small-Apartment-Furniture-Layout-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1200px) 450px, (min-width: 700px) 33.33vw, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/a>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\t<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.roomsketcher.com\/blog\/top-floor-plan-software-tools-for-3d-floor-plans\/\">\n\t<h2 class=\"t2-post-title wp-block-t2-post-title\">Top 9 Floor Plan Software Tools for 3D Floor Plans<\/h2>\n\t<\/a>\n\t<div class=\"t2-post-excerpt wp-block-t2-post-excerpt\"><p>3D floor plans turn simple layouts into realistic, easy-to-understand visual experiences. They help people explore design ideas and instantly understand a space.  Here's a list of the best floor plan software to use for your 3D floor plans.<\/p><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.roomsketcher.com\/blog\/\" rel=\"tag\">Blog<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.roomsketcher.com\/blog\/comparisons\/\" rel=\"tag\">Comparisons<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"t2-featured-single-post t2-featured-content is-post-type-post category-blog category-comparisons wp-block-t2-featured-single-post\" role=\"listitem\"><a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.roomsketcher.com\/blog\/the-best-floor-plan-software-for-ipad-and-tablet\/\">\n<figure style=\"--t2-focal-point: 50% 50%;\" class=\"t2-post-featured-image has-image-ratio-4-3 wp-block-t2-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/16133635\/roomsketcher-ipad-floor-plan-software-app.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Tablet view of the RoomSketcher app displaying a 2D floor plan of an apartment layout with labeled rooms and dimensions, including Living Room, Kitchen, Dining Room, Bedroom, Bathroom, Laundry, Closet, Hall, and Balcony. The right side shows a scrollable library of door styles available for placement in the design.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/16133635\/roomsketcher-ipad-floor-plan-software-app.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/16133635\/roomsketcher-ipad-floor-plan-software-app-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/16133635\/roomsketcher-ipad-floor-plan-software-app-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wpmedia.roomsketcher.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/16133635\/roomsketcher-ipad-floor-plan-software-app-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1200px) 450px, (min-width: 700px) 33.33vw, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/a>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n\t<a class=\"t2-post-link wp-block-t2-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.roomsketcher.com\/blog\/the-best-floor-plan-software-for-ipad-and-tablet\/\">\n\t<h2 class=\"t2-post-title wp-block-t2-post-title\">The 8 Best Floor Plan Software for iPad and Tablet<\/h2>\n\t<\/a>\n\t<div class=\"t2-post-excerpt wp-block-t2-post-excerpt\"><p>Being able to work from anywhere when working on a floor plan project is important for the process. But which floor plan software should you choose?<\/p><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.roomsketcher.com\/blog\/\" rel=\"tag\">Blog<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.roomsketcher.com\/blog\/comparisons\/\" rel=\"tag\">Comparisons<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Choosing between Home Planner and RoomSketcher for your floor plan needs? This article will help you decide which one you should use for your floor plan projects.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":44,"featured_media":23482,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_yoast_wpseo_focuskw":"Home Planner","_yoast_wpseo_title":"","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"Choosing between Home Planner and RoomSketcher for your floor plan needs? 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