HomeByMe vs Sweet Home 3D

HomeByMe is an online service for planning interior spaces in 3D. You can draw or import a measured 2D floor plan, then inspect the interior in 3D. The service produces HD, 4K, and 360° images, and its catalog contains branded furniture and decor alongside generic models whose colors, dimensions, or textures can be changed. The mobile app scans a room and builds a 2D and 3D version with its furnishings. Projects and renderings can be shared; Pro subscribers can make projects read-only. MakeByMe supports creating wooden furniture, while eligible subscribers can import personal 3D models through 3DUpload. Pro includes floor-plan export to DraftSight. HomeByMe is available on web, Android, and iOS. The free Starter plan costs nothing and includes two projects and five Full HD images. Essentials and Pro have expanded allowances, while Enterprise uses pricing on demand.

Sweet Home 3D is an interior design application for drawing home plans and viewing them in 3D. In its 2D plan, users can draw straight, round, or sloping walls with precise dimensions and add room areas, dimension lines, text, arrows, and a compass rose. A live 3D view shows the design from above or from a virtual visitor’s perspective as the plan is built. The software can render images and videos with adjustable lights and sunlight based on time of day and geographic location. It imports blueprints, 3D models, and textures, and can print or export PDFs, images, videos, and 3D files in standard formats. The free desktop and online version costs nothing; downloadable editions have smaller furniture and texture catalogs. Sweet Home 3D Online Manager runs in a compatible browser, but free registration is required to save designs. The Microsoft Store Monthly Premium subscription costs $9.99 a month and includes a 7-day free trial. Desktop editions are available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.