Live Home 3D vs Maxwell Render
Both are on the Architecture Software list. Here is what each maker publishes, side by side.
 Live Home 3D | Maxwell Render | |
|---|---|---|
| Place on the list | #1 7.9 | #21 5.9 |
| Maker | — | — |
| Starts at | $5.99 a month | $245 once |
| Free | Free plan | Free trial |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone/iPad, Mac, Windows | Mac, Web, Windows |
| Open source | No | No |
| Plans | 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 | Maxwell 5 Nodes — 5-node pack: $245 once Maxwell 5 plugin — Nodelocked: $595 once Maxwell 5 Studio — Nodelocked: $595 once Maxwell 5 Studio — Floating: $795 once |
| Verdict | 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. | Maxwell Render combines spectral ray-tracing with interactive adjustments, denoising, GPU rendering and network workflows. Check the trial limits and license type against your host application and rendering setup before choosing a permanent option. |
| Visit Live Home 3D | Visit Maxwell Render |