Live Home 3D

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Country: Ukraine (UA)
Founded: 2016
Developer: BeLight Software, Ltd.
Pricing: Freemium
Open source: No
Platforms: macOS, Windows, iOS, iPadOS, Android

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Moving/Floor Planning

Overview

Live Home 3D is multi-platform home and interior design software for creating detailed 2D floor plans and real-time 3D visualizations. It supports drawing walls, rooms, roofs, adding furniture and materials from a library, and exporting projects for planning new builds, renovations, or room redesigns. Targeted at homeowners, real estate agents, and architects, it stands out with intuitive point-and-click tools, cross-platform availability, and free ray-tracing rendering on Windows.¹²⁵

Key Features

Floor Plan Creation - Draw 2D plans with straight/arc walls, rooms, smart snapping, and measurements.
3D Visualization - Switch to real-time 3D view for house design, lighting adjustments, and walkthroughs.
Object Library - Access over 2,400 objects and 2,100 materials; drag-and-drop furniture, doors, windows.
Roof Tools - Use 12 customizable roof templates and 16 dormers; Pro unlocks advanced options.
Rendering Engine - Free ray-tracing Cycles engine for realistic 3D exports on Windows.
Export Options - Export floor plans, screenshots, 3D models (FBX, OBJ, etc.), and 4K/60FPS videos.
Terrain Editing - Adjust terrain and exterior elements in 2D/3D.
AR View - Preview designs in augmented reality on iOS.

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Free	Free	Basic 2D/3D design, library access, standard exports; limited Pro features.
Pro	In-app purchase	Custom roofs, building blocks, advanced tools; one-time unlock per platform.

Platforms & Requirements

Available on macOS, Windows, iOS/iPadOS, and Android with core features consistent across platforms; Windows includes free advanced ray-tracing. Uses OpenGL for 2D/3D graphics on mobile; minimum requirements not specified but supports offline use. No Linux or web version.¹²³⁵

Integrations & Ecosystem

Export to PDF (floor plans)
Export to image formats (JPEG, PNG, TIFF, BMP)
3D model export (FBX, Collada, glTF, OBJ, X3D, VRML)
Video export (up to 4K 60FPS)
ZIP project sharing
Import images for tracing
Texture import from photos

Alternatives

App	Difference
Home Designer Suite	More focused on professional architectural drafting with BIM-like features, less intuitive for casual users.
SketchUp	Stronger in freeform 3D modeling, weaker in automated floor planning tools.
RoomSketcher	Web-based with simpler interface, lacks advanced rendering and large object libraries.
Planner 5D	Fully free web/mobile app, but fewer export formats and less precise measurement tools.

Reputation

Live Home 3D receives positive feedback for its intuitive interface, powerful 2D-to-3D workflow, and extensive libraries, with feature ratings averaging 3.9-5.0 for 3D imaging and drawing tools. Users appreciate cross-platform support and free rendering capabilities, making it suitable for both hobbyists and professionals. Criticisms include limited free version features requiring Pro upgrades and occasional performance issues on mobile devices.⁴

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