Kodarch

Kodarch, MagicPlan or Floorplanner: which should you choose?

All three help you produce a plan, but not for the same job. MagicPlan shines at on-site surveying (often with AR). Floorplanner is a fast 2D/3D planner, closer to real-estate or light layout use. Kodarch connects a dimensioned 2D plan, an indicative works budget and sharing with tradespeople — without 3D.

Indicative comparison based on public product positioning. Offers change: always check official sites before choosing a subscription.

Free to try · optional account to save your projects

Comparison table

Useful criteria for a renovation or layout project
CriterionKodarchMagicPlanFloorplanner
Main view2D only (top-down)Mobile / AR survey + exports2D and 3D
Works budgetIndicative VAT-inclusive range calculatorPro reports, not a homeowner renovation calculatorNo built-in renovation cost estimate
Contractor / client sharingShareable link, often no account required to viewB2B / team workflow orientedSharing available, less quote-focused
Site surveyExpress survey + materials calculator (indicative)Historic strength (laser / camera)Draw / import, not a laser field tool
Core audienceHomeowners + trades (shared bridge)Construction pros / surveyingAgencies, fit-out, general consumers
Assumed out of scopeNo 3D, no BIM, no signed legal quoteLittle “homeowner plays with the plan” loopFewer technical dimensions + works budget

Tool-by-tool summary

Kodarch

Common language of renovation: dimensioned 2D plan, indicative budget and a shareable dossier between homeowner and tradesperson.

Best if you want to frame a project (couple, family) then send a clear plan for quotes.

No 3D rendering and no AR survey as deep as MagicPlan.

MagicPlan

Historic on-site survey reference for pros, with exports and reports.

Best for a tradesperson or surveyor producing a plan quickly from site.

Less designed as a furniture / budget projection space for the end client.

Floorplanner

Fluid web tool to draw and visualise a space, with a 3D option.

Best for an agency or a fast visual presentation of a home.

Less suited if you need a works budget range and a direct bridge to tradespeople.

When to choose Kodarch?

  • You are renovating and want a budget range before quotes
  • You need a shared plan reference to decide as a couple
  • You want to share a dossier with tradespeople without friction
  • You are fine with 2D (no 3D virtual walkthrough)

When to prefer another tool?

  • MagicPlan: priority on AR / laser site survey and pro reporting
  • Floorplanner: priority on 3D visuals or real-estate presentation
  • CAD tools (SketchUp, AutoCAD…): execution precision and heavy modelling — outside Kodarch’s positioning
  • Quoting tools (Obat, Tolteck…): invoicing and trade margins — Kodarch does not replace them

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know before creating your plan or estimating your renovation budget.

  • Is Kodarch an alternative to MagicPlan?

    Partly. Both produce plans, but MagicPlan is centred on on-site surveying for pros. Kodarch is centred on homeowner ↔ trades collaboration with an indicative budget and link sharing. A tradesperson can use Kodarch to review a client plan or run an express survey, without replacing the full MagicPlan workflow.

  • Does Kodarch replace Floorplanner?

    No if you mainly want decorative 3D. Yes as an alternative if you need a dimensioned 2D plan + works estimate + contractor sharing.

  • Why does Kodarch have no 3D?

    Product choice: stay simple, fast and readable for quoting. 3D slows onboarding and is not required to frame areas, dimensions and budget.

  • Can I try Kodarch for free?

    Yes to start a plan and an indicative estimate. An account is mainly for saving and resuming the project.

  • Are Kodarch amounts formal quotes?

    No. They are an indicative VAT-inclusive range to frame the project. Firm quotes remain with tradespeople.

Looking for plan + budget + contractor sharing?