Live Home 3D
General-purpose CAD software
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What is Live Home 3D
Live Home 3D is a home design and interior planning application used to create 2D floor plans and visualize them in 3D. It targets homeowners, interior designers, and small design/build teams who need room layouts, furniture placement, and basic architectural elements without a full mechanical CAD workflow. The product emphasizes interactive 3D walkthroughs, material/lighting adjustments, and a built-in object library for residential projects. It is available as a desktop app (notably on macOS and Windows) with a consumer-friendly workflow compared with general-purpose engineering CAD tools.
Fast 2D-to-3D workflow
The product is designed to move quickly from a 2D floor plan to a navigable 3D model. Common residential elements (walls, doors, windows, rooms) are created with guided tools rather than low-level drafting. This reduces setup time for typical home layout tasks compared with general-purpose CAD platforms. It suits early-stage space planning and iterative layout changes.
Residential-focused modeling tools
Live Home 3D includes features oriented to home and interior design, such as room-based editing, surface materials, and furniture/object placement. Users can generate visualizations and walkthrough-style views to evaluate layout and finishes. The included content/library approach supports rapid concept creation for non-engineering users. This focus can be more practical for home projects than broad CAD systems optimized for manufacturing.
Cross-platform desktop availability
The software is offered on mainstream desktop operating systems, supporting teams or individuals working across different devices. Files can be worked on locally without requiring a browser-only workflow. This can be helpful for users who prefer installed applications and offline access. It also fits small organizations that do not want to deploy complex CAD infrastructure.
Not engineering-grade CAD
Live Home 3D is not positioned for parametric mechanical design, complex assemblies, or manufacturing documentation. Users needing advanced constraints, feature histories, or detailed fabrication outputs typically require a more engineering-centric CAD tool. For projects beyond residential layout and visualization, the modeling depth may be limiting. This can affect teams that need one system for both concept design and production engineering.
Limited drafting and standards
Compared with full drafting-focused CAD platforms, documentation controls (e.g., advanced annotation standards, sheet management, and industry-specific CAD conventions) may be less comprehensive. This can create extra work when producing permit-ready drawing sets or coordinating with stakeholders who expect strict CAD standards. Users may need to export and finalize drawings in other tools. The gap is most visible in multi-discipline professional workflows.
Interoperability constraints
While the product supports common import/export needs for home design, interoperability with complex CAD/BIM ecosystems can be constrained. Exchanging models with partners who rely on specialized CAD formats, robust versioning, or detailed metadata may require additional conversion steps. This can introduce rework or loss of fidelity in geometry and materials. It is a consideration for firms collaborating across heterogeneous design toolchains.
Plan & Pricing
Live Home 3D — Official pricing (per livehome3d.com store)
iPhone / iPad / visionOS (in-app purchases)
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Basic app with limitations (2-story max, watermarked exports, limited export resolutions). |
| Standard (1 month subscription) | $5.99 per month | Unlocks Standard feature set (unlimited projects/levels, removes some free limits). Purchasable via in-app store. |
| Standard (1 year subscription) | $19.99 per year | Annual subscription for Standard features. |
| Pro (1 month subscription) | $14.99 per month | Unlocks Pro feature set (advanced editors, higher export/resolution limits, ray-tracing). |
| Pro (1 year subscription) | $49.99 per year (site also shows $39.99 sale price) | Annual Pro subscription (site shows discounted price $39.99 in places). |
| Standard (Lifetime License) | $59.99 (listed $49.99 on store) one-time | Lifetime Standard license purchasable from embedded store; site displays $59.99 crossed/discounted to $49.99. |
| Pro (Lifetime License) | $149.99 (listed $99.99 on store) one-time | Lifetime Pro license purchasable from embedded store; site displays $149.99 crossed/discounted to $99.99. |
macOS (BeLight / livehome3d.com store)
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Live Home 3D (Standard) Lifetime | $59.99 (site shows $49.99 sale) one-time | Lifetime Standard license for macOS (requires macOS 10.15+). Site notes subscriptions and lifetime licenses are also available via Mac App Store. |
| Live Home 3D Pro (separate Pro product / Lifetime) | $149.99 (site shows $99.99 sale) one-time | Lifetime Pro license for macOS (requires macOS 10.15+). |
Windows (store listings mirror iOS pricing/in-app purchases)
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Basic app with same limitations as above. |
| Standard (1 month subscription) | $5.99 per month | In-app subscription (Windows Store/embedded). |
| Standard (1 year subscription) | $19.99 per year | Annual subscription. |
| Pro (1 month subscription) | $14.99 per month | Monthly Pro subscription. |
| Pro (1 year subscription) | $49.99 per year (site shows $39.99 sale) | Annual Pro subscription (discounts may appear). |
| Standard (Lifetime License) | $59.99 (listed $49.99) one-time | Lifetime Standard license available on the site. |
| Pro (Lifetime License) | $149.99 (listed $99.99) one-time | Lifetime Pro license available on the site. |
Notes:
- Feature comparison (on the official store) lists exact limitations for Free vs Standard vs Pro: Free contains export/save restrictions and watermarked renders; Standard removes many limits (unlimited stories, no watermark); Pro adds advanced editors, terrain editing, higher export resolutions (up to 7680×4320/UHD on some platforms), ray-tracing, and unlimited renders.
- All prices shown are in USD and the store page displays both regular and discounted prices (e.g., $149.99 crossed to $99.99).
- Subscriptions and lifetime licenses availability may vary by platform/storefront (site notes Mac App Store and embedded in-app stores).
