Chief Architect vs Live Home 3D
Both are on the Architecture Software list. Here is what each maker publishes, side by side.
 Chief Architect |  Live Home 3D | |
|---|---|---|
| Place on the list | #4 7.5 | #1 7.9 |
| Maker | — | — |
| Starts at | $229 a month | $5.99 a month |
| Free | Free trial | Free plan |
| 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 | Live Home 3D (iPhone/iPad/Vision): $0 Live Home 3D Standard Features (1 Month Subscription): $5.99 a month Live Home 3D Pro Features (1 Month Subscription): $14.99 a month Live Home 3D Standard Features (1 Year Subscription): $19.99 a year |
| 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. | Live Home 3D combines floor planning with 3D walkthroughs and supports several import and export workflows. The free version has story and watermark limits, and some capabilities vary by platform. |
| Visit Chief Architect | Visit Live Home 3D |