KodarchAll 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
| Criterion | Kodarch | MagicPlan | Floorplanner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main view | 2D only (top-down) | Mobile / AR survey + exports | 2D and 3D |
| Works budget | Indicative VAT-inclusive range calculator | Pro reports, not a homeowner renovation calculator | No built-in renovation cost estimate |
| Contractor / client sharing | Shareable link, often no account required to view | B2B / team workflow oriented | Sharing available, less quote-focused |
| Site survey | Express survey + materials calculator (indicative) | Historic strength (laser / camera) | Draw / import, not a laser field tool |
| Core audience | Homeowners + trades (shared bridge) | Construction pros / surveying | Agencies, fit-out, general consumers |
| Assumed out of scope | No 3D, no BIM, no signed legal quote | Little “homeowner plays with the plan” loop | Fewer technical dimensions + works budget |
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.
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.
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.
Everything you need to know before creating your plan or estimating your renovation budget.
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.
No if you mainly want decorative 3D. Yes as an alternative if you need a dimensioned 2D plan + works estimate + sharing with tradespeople.
Product choice: stay simple, fast and readable for quoting. 3D slows onboarding and is not required to frame areas, dimensions and budget.
Yes to start a plan and an indicative estimate. An account is mainly for saving and resuming the project.
No. They are an indicative VAT-inclusive range to frame the project. Firm quotes remain with tradespeople.
Looking for plan + budget + sharing with tradespeople?