18.4
Planner 5D lets users create home, landscape, and office designs in 2D and 3D.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
Best Deck Design Software in 2026
Planner 5D leads this chart of 5 (8.4/10, free plan). Punch! Home & Landscape Design is next (6.5/10), and Decks.com Deck Designer is the next highest-placed with a free plan (5.1/10). Deck design software lets you map out a deck layout and evaluate tools for creating a design. Options may be free, freemium or paid, with different ways to access them. If you use a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO phone, check Android support before choosing. Platform coverage can include Android, iOS, web, Windows, macOS and API access, but support varies by product.
26.5
macOSWindows
35.1
Decks.com Deck Designer
Decks.com
Free plan
- 45.1Free plan
- 54.6
Choosing well
Compare pricing models
Decks.com Deck Designer and MiTek Deck Designer offer free plans. Planner 5D has a free tier, with paid access starting at $19.99 per month.
Punch! Home & Landscape Design starts at $29.99 per year and has no listed free plan.
Check device support
Platform options across this category include Android, iOS, web, Windows, macOS and API access. Confirm the platforms offered by the product you want.
iOS support is listed for Simpson Strong-Tie Deck Planner. Android users should verify that an Android app or suitable web option is available.
Use a trial when available
A free trial can help you assess a paid tool before committing. Punch! Home & Landscape Design offers a 15-day trial.
A free plan may suit a quick start, while a trial can provide temporary access to a paid product.
Match the way you work
Choose a web option if you prefer browser access, or check for Windows and macOS support when you work on a computer. API access may matter if you need software integration.
For phone planning, confirm Android or iOS support before signing up.
Questions people ask
Do deck design tools work on Android?
This category includes products with Android support, though availability differs between tools. Review each product's platform information before selecting one for a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO phone.
Can I use a free deck design tool?
Yes. Decks.com Deck Designer and MiTek Deck Designer have free plans, while Planner 5D provides a free plan with paid access starting at $19.99 per month.
Is a free trial available?
Punch! Home & Landscape Design offers a 15-day trial. Trial availability differs by product.
Which deck planner lists iOS support?
Simpson Strong-Tie Deck Planner includes iOS support in its listed platforms.
What platforms should I compare?
Compare Android, iOS, web, Windows, macOS and API support against the devices and workflow you plan to use.