Top 10 Interior Design Software

Not everyone is ready to master, for example, 3ds Max, and many are looking for simpler software for design and modeling. We have compiled a selection of ten of the best, in our opinion, options that can be a good alternative to complex professional programs.
 
  Name
  Rating
  Nomination
1 Blender 4.95
Powerful 3D tool for free
2 sketch up 4.90
The most functional free program
3 Sweet Home 3D 4.86
elementary program
4 Planner 5D 4.80
Work on any device
5 homestyler 4.77
High-quality 3D visualization
6 Planoplan 4.75
Online version for large-scale tasks
7 Remplanner 4.70
The simplest online scheduler
8 RoomToDo 4.62
Best Online Designer
9 Room Arranger 4.50
Compact and paid
10 Astron Design 4.40
Arrange furniture quickly

In order to create a 3D interior project, it is not necessary to have specific skills and be a professional designer. To date, there are many services that will allow even a beginner to create a drawing, estimate and visualization of the project from scratch. And even if there are difficulties in mastering them, you can always find free lessons on Youtube, where everything is thoroughly and in detail described. We included the best of them in this top, based on the reviews of ordinary users, professionals and ratings on sites with software. Most of them are either absolutely free or have both free and paid versions in Russian. The selection contains cross-platform utilities and programs for working in the browser.

Top 10. Astron Design

Rating (2022): 4.40
Arrange furniture quickly

Not a professional tool, but it will allow you to quickly sketch out an interior plan.

  • Developer site: astron-mebel.ru
  • Price: free
  • Platforms: Windows

Interior design software from Astron furniture company. Accordingly, the catalog of models is filled with items of their production. But since it is quite extensive, you can use the program, for example, in order to figure out how to arrange furniture in an apartment. Plus there is decor, lighting and a variety of colors. Everything is simplified as much as possible and there are even tooltips, although it is unlikely that someone uses them. Naturally, it makes no sense to consider Astron as a design product. Multilingual, weighs very little, sharpened exclusively for Windows. Ikea has the same solution with similar functionality - IKEA Home Planner, which you can work with in the browser, but the library is rarely updated in it.

Pros and cons
  • Minimalism and simplicity
  • Switching display types
  • Support in the catalog only own models

Top 9. Room Arranger

Rating (2022): 4.50
Compact and paid

Weighs only 24 MB, there is a 30-day trial period.

  • Developer site: roomarranger.com
  • Price: shareware
  • Platforms: Windows, Linux, macOS, iPad

A simple program with a trial period that allows you to get acquainted with all the features and, if you wish, purchase Room Arranger for only $ 20 and receive all updates for free in the future. The functionality is basic, focused more on beginners, the library is not the most extensive when compared with competitors, but is replenished, including thanks to software users.You can build your project from scratch, view it in 3D format, and it is also possible to combine floors into one scheme. Of the interesting additions is the function of loading your image into the editor for further calibration on top of it, which is convenient, for example, when working with surfaces.

Pros and cons
  • Minimum system requirements
  • Easy to learn
  • trial only

Top 8. RoomToDo

Rating (2022): 4.62
Best Online Designer

A program with a free and paid version to work in the browser.

  • Developer website: roomtodo.com
  • Price: free and paid
  • Platforms: online

The main feature of this program is that it works exclusively in the browser. There is a minus in this - a good connection speed is required, otherwise you may encounter slowdowns. Supported in English and Russian, all the necessary tools for interior design are available: an extensive, constantly updated library, the creation of both simple projects and complex shapes, the function of drawing over drawings, sending a link to the finished work. The concept can be built in several modes and even then walk around the object. Keep in mind that to work on mobile gadgets you will need at least 3 GB of RAM. To supplement the toolkit and quickly receive advice from the support service, you can purchase a subscription - from $ 10 per month to $ 30 per year.

Pros and cons
  • Large selection of structural elements
  • Inexpensive subscription
  • Small delays in rendering

Top 7. Remplanner

Rating (2022): 4.70
The simplest online scheduler

A convenient online tool for creating projects on your own.

  • Developer site: remplanner.ru
  • Price: free, paid
  • Platforms: online

One of the most popular Russian-language programs from the Remplanner studio, which decided not only to offer their own design and renovation services, but also to allow users to create their own interior project using their online software. The process is simple, suitable for a beginner, and is also accompanied by tips. However, there are enough functions for professionals: in addition to design, you can draw up a detailed plan, technical drawings, work with space zoning, decor. The paid pro version expands the possibilities, allowing you to download a set of drawings in pdf for further offline work, get a detailed estimate for them, taking into account average market prices, and use 3D visualization.

Pros and cons
  • Print project in pdf
  • Support
  • Convenient work with drawings
  • Limited functionality of the free version

Top 6. Planoplan

Rating (2022): 4.75
Online version for large-scale tasks

Convenient online design on the developer's servers for those who do not have a powerful PC.

  • Developer website: planoplan.com
  • Price: free, paid
  • Platforms: Windows, macOS, online

The desktop client requires at least 4 GB of RAM and a minimum of 512 MB of video card. In principle, not so much, but if you have good hardware, this option for work is, of course, more convenient. But the developers prudently allow the service to be used in the browser version on the capacity of their server, which is suitable, for example, for those whose computer does not meet the minimum requirements. It is not difficult to master the program, there is a master assistant and video tutorials on the official website. Now a little about tariffs.The basic free one will allow you to work with three projects up to 350 m², one floor and open access to the catalog, where you can upload only one of your models and textures, work with estimates and the cloud is not available. Paid versions provide access to cloud storage and more features in the catalog and rendering.

Pros and cons
  • Support even in the basic version
  • Stable desktop client
  • For comfortable work in the browser, a high speed of the Internet is required.

Top 5. homestyler

Rating (2022): 4.77
High-quality 3D visualization

An excellent cross-platform service that will appeal to both a beginner and a professional.

  • Developer website: homestyler.com
  • Price: free, paid
  • Platforms: Windows, macOS, Android, iOS

Homestyler is simple enough that it will be easy to learn from scratch, even for those who have never done interior design. Professionals will appreciate the high quality of the program and all its functionality. It is possible to download finished projects in dwg format, place them in the gallery of the service, giving a link to them, and most importantly, make high-quality 3D visualization. The basic version includes access to a library of over 100,000 models and unlimited 1K rendering. To get more you have to fork out. For example, on the pro-tariff, where you can upload your 3D models and get 75 renders for 2K and 4K for a month for $5. For unlimited rendering, it makes sense to opt for the $10/month master plan.

Pros and cons
  • Large selection of paid plans
  • Video tutorials on the official website
  • Limited functionality of the free version

Top 4. Planner 5D

Rating (2022): 4.80
Work on any device

Support for all platforms, including mobile.

  • Developer site: planner5d.com
  • Price: free, paid
  • Platforms: Windows, macOS, Web, Android, iOS

With this program, you do not have to choose which device to work on - it is supported on all operating systems, there is a mobile application and the ability to use it online from the site. A worthy development of a Russian manufacturer, respectively, there is also support for the Russian language. Mobile versions have synchronization and augmented reality function. You can design absolutely everything - from a separate room or office to a house, there is a large set of tools for this. The work is very smooth, especially in 2D mode, when switching to 3D it occasionally lags. The catalog is extensive, in addition to furniture it includes a large set of decor elements, but for this it is better to purchase a paid version, in mobile, in order to use more functionality, you will have to view annoying ads.

Pros and cons
  • Simple interface
  • Interesting contests from the developer
  • Small library in basic version

Top 3. Sweet Home 3D

Rating (2022): 4.86
elementary program

2D and 3D modeling for everyone - simple and free interior design software.

  • Developer site: sweethome3d.com
  • Price: free
  • Platforms: Windows, macOS, Solaris, Linux

A good and, most importantly, free 3D design program developed in Java. Cross-platform, online version, in Russian and with a very simple interface that you can figure out on your own - everything you need for a beginner who wants to create an apartment interior, arrange furniture, redesign, and then view the project in 3D. The tools for professional designers are perhaps not enough, but they are enough to start mastering 3D interior design from something elementary.This is facilitated by the implemented hint system, which works at every stage. A two-dimensional plan can be exported in PDF and SVG formats, a three-dimensional one - in OBJ. Of the minuses - not the largest catalog of items, but it is possible to import models.

Pros and cons
  • Intuitive interface
  • Availability of an online version
  • Good support service
  • Sometimes slows down when viewing a project in 3D

Top 2. sketch up

Rating (2022): 4.90
The most functional free program

Simple interface, maximum functionality, 3D modeling for both architects and interior designers.

  • Developer site: sketchup.com
  • Price: free and paid
  • Platforms: Windows, macOS
  • Optional: iPad compatible

Developed over 20 years ago as an affordable competitor to such giants as Maya and 3Ds Max. If you have to spend a lot of time learning the latter from scratch if you don’t have basic skills, then in the case of Google sketchup, everything is much simpler and any beginner can intuitively master it. Another plus is the presence of an official Russian-language version, which can be used for free. For those to whom its functionality seems modest, the current owner of the product, Trimble, has provided several options with advanced features and a relatively low subscription price - from $ 119. For those who are interested in the program, the developers have created a youtube channel with full-fledged lessons for learning from scratch. Large selection of 3D models, sectional view, work with layers, integration with Google Earth and many other features.

Pros and cons
  • Ability to supplement the library of models downloaded from the Internet
  • Including 3rd Party Plugin Modules (in Ruby)
  • No Android version

Top 1. Blender

Rating (2022): 4.95
Powerful 3D tool for free

The whole range of work for beginners and professionals: modeling, multimedia, work with the editor and 3D design.

  • Developer website: blender.org
  • Price: free
  • Platforms: Windows, Linux, macOS

Perhaps the only program today that offers to use all the functionality for free. The only thing you can spend money on if you want is a subscription to the Cloud, which will offer training, loading textures, synchronization between devices. The software is universal, so in addition to 3D interior design, you can try something else by exploring all its capabilities: creating and editing animations, videos, full-fledged video games, all kinds of 3D objects. The interface, navigation and toolbars may seem awkward at first, but you quickly get used to them. If you have any questions, you can always find the answers you need in the large Blender community or numerous tutorials on Youtube.

Pros and cons
  • Connecting third-party rendering engines
  • open source
  • Difficult for beginners
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