Chief Architect vs Home Designer
Both are on the Architecture Software list. Here is what each maker publishes, side by side.
 Chief Architect | Home Designer | |
|---|---|---|
| Place on the list | #4 7.5 | #10 6.8 |
| Maker | — | — |
| Starts at | $229 a month | $59 a month |
| Free | Free trial | Free trial |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone/iPad, Mac, Web, Windows | Android, iPhone/iPad, Mac, Windows |
| Open source | No | No |
| Plans | Chief Architect Premier: $229 a month Chief Architect Premier: $1,995 a year | Home Designer: $79 a month Home Designer: $495 a year Home Designer Pro Rent (legacy): $59 a month Home Designer (monthly subscription): $79 a month |
| Verdict | Chief Architect Premier brings modeling, documentation, material costing, and visualization into one design tool. Consider its trial restrictions, system requirements, and 229.00 USD per month price before committing. | — |
| Visit Chief Architect | Visit Home Designer |