Home Designer
7.8#2 in architecture softwareFrom $495 a yearAndroidiOSmacOSWindows
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Home Outside Yard Planner
7.3#4 in landscape design software$2.99 one-timeAndroidiOSWeb
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| Fact | Home Designer | Home Outside Yard Planner |
|---|---|---|
| Company founding | LinkedIn states that Chief Architect Software was founded in 1992. | LinkedIn states the company was founded in 2017. |
| Company size | LinkedIn lists Chief Architect Software as privately held with 51–200 employees. | LinkedIn lists Home Outside as a privately held design company with 2–10 employees. |
| Headquarters | LinkedIn lists the headquarters at 6500 N Mineral Drive, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, United States. | Brattleboro, Vermont, United States |
| Rating on Apple App Store | 3.7 out of 5 from 526 ratings for the companion 3D Viewer app | 3.4 out of 5 from 381 ratings |
| Rating on Google Play | 3.5 out of 5 from 386 reviews for the companion 3D Viewer app | 1.5 out of 5 from 11 reviews |
Home Designer plans
- Home Designer$79 a month
- Home Designer$495 a year
- Home Designer Pro Rent (legacy)$59 a month
- Home Designer subscription (monthly)$79 a month
- Home Designer (monthly subscription)$79 a month
- Home Designer Suite (legacy)$129, paid once
Home Outside Yard Planner plans
- Events Palettes$2.99, paid once
- Yard Planner$3.99, paid once
- Palette Plus Tools$9.99, paid once
- Home Outside 3DPriced on request
Pick Home Designer if…
It suits people creating home plans on Windows or macOS who need both 2D and 3D work. It may fit users who need to exchange DWG or DXF plans and can work without collaboration tools.
Pick Home Outside Yard Planner if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.