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Sweet Home 3D

Truly free

Genuinely free, open-source home planner with built-in photoreal rendering and no paywall.

Free tier & pricing

Completely free and open-source for personal and commercial use with no feature paywall; the only real limit is that the online and mobile versions can't import custom 3D models or export OBJ, which the desktop app handles.

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The short answer

The rare no-strings option: open-source (GPL), free for personal and commercial use, works offline, and even includes built-in photorealistic rendering at no cost. The trade-offs are a dated Java interface, slow CPU-only renders, and a smaller default catalog. It's also the only tool here that runs on Linux.

The facts

Pricing
Free · Truly free
Free tier
Yes
Runs in browser
Yes
Platforms
Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
2D / 3D
Photorealistic
Learning curve
Easy
Export formats
PDF, PNG, SVG, OBJ

The catch

  • Desktop install only — no browser version.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Completely free and open-source for personal and commercial use
  • Works offline with accurate real-dimension floor plans
  • Built-in photorealistic photo and video rendering at no cost
  • Runs on Linux as well as Windows, macOS, and mobile
  • PDF, PNG, SVG, and OBJ export all free

Cons

  • Dated Java interface feels clunky next to modern rivals
  • Photorealistic renders are slow because they're CPU-only
  • Online and mobile versions can't import custom models or export OBJ
  • Smaller default furniture catalog than commercial competitors
  • No native DWG/DXF or STL export

Best for

Budget-conscious DIYers and Linux users who want a truly free 2D/3D planner with free photoreal renders.

Not for

Users needing a polished modern UI, CAD/DWG interchange, fast GPU rendering, or a large built-in catalog out of the box.

Alternatives to Sweet Home 3D

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SketchUp

Free, with limits

SketchUp Free is free for personal, non-commercial use in the browser only; you can model and download skp/png/stl, but DWG/DXF/OBJ/PDF export, the desktop app, and extensions all require a paid plan.

Web, Windows, macOS, iPadOS $129/yr
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Planner 5D

Free, with limits

Free to design unlimited 2D/3D projects, but about half the furniture catalog is locked, you get no proper renders, and DWG/DXF export plus custom 3D import require the Professional plan.

Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, Android $59.99/yr
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Floor Plan Creator

Free, with limits

The Android free tier lets you draw unlimited projects and floors and save in-app, but any export (PNG/JPG/PDF/DXF/SVG/OBJ) needs a one-time paid unlock; the separate web free tier allows only 1 project and low-res PNG/JPG.

Web, Android $4.99 once

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