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Arkio vs Live Home 3D
Both stand on architecture software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Arkio brings modeling, shared scene meetings, design review, and several named application integrations into one tool. Its plan choice affects meeting size, AI credits, and device use.
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Live Home 3D supports floor planning, 3D walkthroughs, and model imports across several platforms. The free version has story and export-watermark limits; paid options start at $5.99 a month.
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| Arkio | Live Home 3D | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Mac, Windows | Android, iPhone, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Pro: $35 per user a month | Live Home 3D Standard Features (1 Year Subscription): $19.99 a year |
| Plans published | 3 | 9 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | arkio.is | livehome3d.com |
| On architecture software | #2 of 36 | #6 of 36 |
Arkio: what it does well
- Real-time modeling includes boolean operations and parametric volumes.
- Meeting participants can edit the same scene together.
- Plugins support five named design applications.
- Starter includes all modeling tools at no charge.
What to know first
- Starter meetings are limited to one-on-one.
- Monthly billing for Pro costs $45/user/mo.
- A Pro license can be used on one device at a time.
Live Home 3D: what it does well
- Create floor plans and 3D views.
- Supports multiple stories and plan-image tracing.
- Mac library lists 2,400 models and 2,100 materials.
- Offline on-device ray-tracing renders are supported.
- Runs on Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows.
What to know first
- Free version is limited to two stories.
- Free exports contain watermarks.
- AI cloud rendering uses purchased credits.
- Sketchfab use requires a free account.
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