Home Designer vs TurboCAD: what each really costs
Team size
Billing
Home Designer
Home Designer (annual) plan
$4,950
a year for 10 people · $412.50 a month
TurboCAD
No plan for this billing option
No paid plan to compare for this billing option.
| 10 people | Home Designer | TurboCAD |
|---|---|---|
| Entry paid plan | Home Designer (annual) | No plan for this billing option |
| Vendor price | $495 per year | |
| Monthly cost | $412.50 | |
| Annual cost | $4,950 | |
| Per user / year | $495 | |
| Billing commitment | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Minimum seats | None stated | None stated |
| Free plan | No free plan listed | No free plan listed |
| Free trial | Not stated | Not stated |
Calculated by SpecEntry from official vendor prices. Taxes and optional add-ons are not included. Open each product page for every plan and the official source.
Home Designer vs TurboCAD: features
Key features as each vendor lists them. A feature missing from a list does not mean the product lacks it.
Home Designer
- Roof, foundation and framing toolsBuilding tools for roofs, foundations and framing.
- Automatic 3D modelA 3D model is created as you draw walls.
- Smart doors and windowsPlaced doors and windows are inserted into walls with framing updated automatically.
- Materials listEvery item added is included in a materials list for cost estimating.
- Smart cabinetsCabinets are smart objects that snap to walls.
- Material PainterChange colors and styles with the Material Painter.
- Mac and PC supportRuns on Mac or PC and can be deactivated to move between computers.
Source:homedesignersoftware.com ·
TurboCAD
- 2D drafting and 3D modeling2D drafting and 3D solid modeling for engineers, architects and manufacturers.
- Four editionsFour editions from basic drafter to constraint-driven modeler.
- Built-in renderingRender models with materials and lighting without exporting.
- Broad file format supportImports and exports DWG, DXF, DWF, SKP, STEP, OBJ, 3DM, DAE, SVG and 3D PDF.
- BIM and IFC exportArchitectural objects carry data and export as IFC for BIM.
- Native DWG/DXFEvery edition opens and saves DWG/DXF.
Source:imsidesign.com ·
Home Designer vs TurboCAD pricing questions
How much do Home Designer and TurboCAD cost?
Home Designer paid plans start at $79 per month (Home Designer (monthly)). TurboCAD paid plans start at $399.99 perpetual, per seat (TurboCAD 2026 Deluxe).