Home Designer
7.8#2 in architecture softwareFrom $495 a yearAndroidiOSmacOSWindows
VisitHome Designer vs SPIRIT
What both publish
| Fact | Home Designer | SPIRIT |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | LinkedIn lists the headquarters at 6500 N Mineral Drive, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, United States. | Neustadt an der Weinstraße, Germany |
| Purpose | Home Designer is DIY software for home design, remodeling, kitchen and bath design, and cost estimation. | SPIRIT is professional CAD-BIM software for architecture and other planning work, with 2D, 3D, and BIM workflows. |
| Support | Free online support resources are available 24/7, including a knowledge base, webinars, training materials, and the HomeTalk forum. | SOFTTECH says subscriptions include service updates, hotline, and support; its maintenance contract provides email, phone, and TeamViewer support. |
| System requirements | Current Windows minimums are Windows 10/11 64-bit, 16 GB RAM, 4 GB graphics memory, DirectX 12, 5 GB storage and internet; Mac minimums require an M1-or-newer processor, 16 GB RAM, 5 GB storage and internet. | The SPIRIT comparison page lists Windows 11 64-bit, an Intel Core i5/i7 or compatible processor from 1.6 GHz, 2.5 GB disk space per installation, and 8–16 GB RAM. |
| Trial | A free trial is offered, but trial users cannot save, print, export, or record walkthroughs, and Library Browser functions are restricted. | The product page says the free trial runs for 14 days after installation, requires no payment information, and provides the full feature set. |
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
SPIRIT plans
- SPIRIT lite (subscription)€37.50 a month
- SPIRIT plan (subscription)€120 a month
- SPIRIT pro (subscription)€185 a month
- SPIRIT plan (single-seat purchase)€2,700, paid once
- SPIRIT plan (floating license purchase)€3,510, paid once
- SPIRIT pro (single-seat purchase)€4,200, paid once
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 SPIRIT if…
SPIRIT suits architecture, design, planning, construction, municipal, trade, and education users working on Windows.