10 Apps to Make 3D Floor Plans for FREE!
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When you buy a home, chances are it didn’t come with a floor plan, let alone a 3D floor plan. Most homeowners only get one drawn up when they’re renovating something, at which point they vet out some architects and invite them over to draw some as-built plans. These architects will walk around with a laser measuring device and make some sketches and notes. And a few weeks later you’ll get a 2D floor plan with their architectural stamp on it.
But what if you just want to plan out where some furniture goes? Or do some more casual planning that doesn’t require filing a drawing done by a licensed architect? Smartphones have come a long way in making accurate measurements with AR, and the latest iPhones have LiDAR built into them now. And you know what’s better than paying an architect to do floor plans? Paying nothing to do it yourself on your phone. Here are 11 companies with FREE tiers to create 3D floor plans of your home.
| Company | Homeowners | Real Estate Professionals | iOS Compatible | Android Compatible | CAD Export |
| AR Plan 3D Ruler | ✓ | ✓ | iOS 16.0 or later. | Android 8.0 and up. | |
| Canvas by Occipital | ✓ | iOS 15.0 or later. | No | ✓ | |
| Cubicasa | ✓ | ✓ | iOS 16.5 or later | Android 6.0 and up | ✓ |
| Floor Planner | ✓ | ✓ | iOS 15.5 or later also compatible with Apple Vision 1.0 | Android 5.0 and up | ✓ |
| Houzz Pro | ✓ | iOS 16.0 or later. | Android 5.0 and up | ||
| MagicPlan | ✓ | iOS 15.0 or later Apple Vision 1.0 | Android 5.0 and up | ✓ | |
| Measured by Lowe’s | ✓ | iOS 11.0 or later | Android 8.0 and up | ||
| PLNAR | ✓ | iOS 11.0 or later | Android 7.0 and up | ✓ | |
| Roomle | ✓ | iOS 15.0 or later. | Android 5.0 and up | ✓ | |
| RoomScan Pro by Locometric | ✓ | iOS 14.0 or later. | No | ✓ | |
| RoomSketcher | ✓ | ✓ | iPadOS 11.0 or later. | Android 5.0 and up |
AR Plan 3D Ruler
Website: https://arplan3d.com/
Unique Point: Really fast and straightforward 3D floor plans
AR Plan 3D Ruler is a very straightforward app for making interior 3D floor plans without furniture. Just point your camera around and confirm corners and you’ll have your room mapped out in minutes with all the measurements; no other tools required. It can also do volumetric measurements of objects, which is probably more useful for industrial warehousing than creating a home floor plan.
Pricing Plans:
- Free: Basic AR measurement and 3D floor plan creation.
- Pro ($19.99/year): Full access to all AR measurement features, ad-free experience, and enhanced export options.
Canvas by Occipital
Website: https://canvas.io/
Unique Point: Professional-grade 3D scanning with CAD export capabilities.
Canvas is more geared towards professionals needing a high level of accuracy. It does real-time 3D scanning including furniture and fixtures, with options to export to CAD software. It’s particularly useful for architects and designers needing detailed plans for renovations or new construction. The app is optimized for the latest iPhone models, including those with LiDAR, ensuring high precision and ease of use.
Pricing Plans:
- Free: Scan and view 3d floor plan models on your device.
- Pay Per Scan: $0.15 per square foot for processing, with a minimum charge of $15 per scan.
- Subscription: Plans available for high volume users and enterprise solutions, contact sales for custom pricing.
Cubicasa
Website: https://www.cubi.casa/
Unique Point: Professional formatting for listings
You can do a full 3D scan in about 5 minutes with Cubicasa, but the real magic happens after you upload it to the site. Depending on what you want, Cubicasa can send you back 2D floor plans, 3D floor plans, Home reports, snapshots, and CAD files. This is less for homeowners and more for listing agents and appraisers. Either way, cheaper than an architect!
Pricing Plans:
- Free: Limited to one-time use or trial features.
- Single Scan ($15 per scan): Pay-per-scan model, includes basic floor plan generation.
- Professional: Custom pricing for high volume users and businesses, typically includes enhanced features and bulk discounts.
Floor Planner
Website: https://floorplanner.com/
Unique Point: A user-friendly design tool
Like every other app on this list, Floor Planner lets you scan your room to create a model. Its big differentiator though, is an entire design platform for editing those 3D floor plans online. Anyone from homeowners to professionals can use Floor Planner as an interior design tool, and you can start with all the basic features for free.
Pricing Plans:
- Free Plan: Offers basic features with limited projects and exports.
- Basic Plan: $5/month, providing additional projects and higher quality exports.
- Pro Plan: $29/month, aimed at professionals with advanced features, unlimited projects, and priority support.
- Enterprise Plan: Custom pricing for large teams or businesses requiring tailored solutions and dedicated support.
Houzz Pro
Website: https://www.houzz.com/pro
Unique Point: Comprehensive Home Design and Remodeling Platform
Houzz is much more than just a floor planning app; it appeared on my contractor marketplace article too. They started as a humble photo sharing site for design inspiration, but today they’re a massive platform for all things home design and remodeling. So it makes sense that they offer scanning and 3D floor plan creation. Users can create detailed 2D and 3D floor plans and explore a vast library of furniture and decor. Once you have a design plan, Houzz can help you find specific furniture and connect you with design professionals.
Pricing Plans:
- Free: Basic use, includes access to the platform and limited design tools.
- Houzz Pro: Pricing starts at $59/month, includes advanced project management, premium profile features, and marketing tools.
- Houzz Pro+: Custom pricing based on additional needs such as lead generation, CRM tools, and analytics.
MagicPlan
Website: https://www.magicplan.app/
Unique Point: Construction-focused 3D floor plans with annotations
MagicPlan leans more towards professional use (although DIYers shouldn’t have issues using it too). As a real estate developer myself, I’ve spent plenty of time adding notes on photos of construction sites. This lets you add annotations and to do lists onto the 3D floor plans that you create. You can use AR measurements to estimate how much material you need (kitchen cabinet sizing, tiling, etc). Or inspectors can make notes about what they see during walkthroughs.
Pricing Plans:
- Free: Basic plan creation with watermarks and limited features.
- Sketch ($9.99/month): Unlimited projects, includes floor plans and 2D models.
- Report ($29.99/month): All Sketch features plus customizable reports and 3D models.
- Estimate ($89.99/month): All Report features plus cost estimation and advanced project management tools.
Measured by Lowe’s
Website: https://www.lowesinnovationlabs.com/projects/measure-your-space
Unique Point: Tailored for Home Improvement Projects
First, I have to applaud Lowe’s for having an Innovation Labs division. As The Proptech Scout, I like to see large incumbent real estate-related companies make a genuine effort to invest in proptech. Since they’re a home improvement retailer, this app is totally free and designed to be more of a vertically integrated brand for DIYers. The app’s features themselves don’t particularly stand out. But again, it’s free.
Pricing Plans:
- Free: App is available for free, focusing on AR measurement tools and integration with Lowe’s product catalog for DIY projects.
PLNAR
Website: https://www.plnar.ai/
Unique Point: 3D Mapping for Inspections and Insurance Claims
PLNAR’s product is the only one on this list focused on insurance claims, and it can do both interior and exterior scans. It’s not a DIY tool- it’s meant for insurance adjusters to save time with coming up with accurate damage assessments and repair estimates. But there’s a free plan, so it deserved a mention in this article. The app also provides tools for adding context and measurements, which can be exported in various formats for further use.
Pricing Plans:
- Free: Limited to basic scanning and viewing.
- Professional: Pricing available upon request, typically includes advanced scanning, detailed reporting, and integration capabilities for enterprises.
RoomScan Pro by Locometric
Website: https://www.locometric.com/
Unique Point: Multiple scanning options, including AR and touch.
RoomScan Pro by Locometric is an app designed to create floor plans by scanning rooms with a smartphone. It uses LiDAR technology, offering high accuracy, making it a solid choice for professionals in real estate, architecture, and home improvement. However, its advanced features can be challenging to learn, and it’s only available on iOS.
Pricing Plans:
- Free: Limited access with basic features.
- RoomScan Pro ($8.49/month or $49.99/year): Full access to all scanning options, including AR and touch, and the ability to export plans.
- One-time purchase ($29.99): Lifetime access to all features without a subscription.
RoomSketcher
Website: https://www.roomsketcher.com/
Unique Point: Easy-to-use app with powerful design and layout tools.
RoomSketcher is a more versatile tool for creating 2D and 3D floor plans and home designs. It targets both DIY users and professionals, with a user-friendly interface and extensive customization options. Just a heads up, rendering 3D images can be slow.
Pricing Plans:
- Free: Basic plan creation with limited functionality.
- Pro ($49/year): Unlimited projects, 2D and 3D floor plans, and premium features.
- VIP ($99/year): All Pro features plus priority support and advanced design tools.
There’s actually way more than just 10 companies out there. My directory has over 300 3D Mapping companies around the world, so chances are there’s something out there that will do exactly what you need. Happy scanning!
Derek is the founder of The Proptech Scout, as well as an NYC landlord and real estate developer. In a former career, he bootstrapped and exited an e-commerce business while side hustling as a strategy consultant.
