Home Designer vs Twinmotion: what each really costs

Team size

Billing

Home Designer

Home Designer (annual) plan

$4,950

a year for 10 people · $412.50 a month

Lower cost

Twinmotion

Seat license plan

$4,450

a year for 10 people · $370.83 a month

Twinmotion costs $500 less a year for 10 people.

Lower annual-billing cost for a 10-person team on each product's entry paid plan: Twinmotion. This is arithmetic on verified prices, not a recommendation.

10 peopleHome DesignerTwinmotion
Entry paid planHome Designer (annual)Seat license
Vendor price$495 per year$445 per seat per year
Monthly cost$412.50$370.83
Annual cost$4,950$4,450
Per user / year$495$445
Billing commitmentNot recordedNot recorded
Minimum seatsNone statedNone stated
Free planNo free plan listedYes
Free trialNot statedNot 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 Twinmotion: 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 ·

Twinmotion

  • Direct CAD/BIM syncOne-click sync with Archicad, Revit, Rhino, SketchUp Pro and more.
  • Datasmith Direct LinkDatasmith Exporter plugins with Direct Link enable one-click syncing.
  • Wide file format supportSupports a wide range of file formats.
  • Stills, videos and real-timeCreate high-resolution stills, videos and real-time experiences.
  • Drag-and-drop interfaceAn intuitive interface with drag-and-drop workflows.
  • Seasons and pedestriansChange seasons or set pedestrians on paths in a few clicks.
  • Unreal Engine handoffProjects can move directly into Unreal Engine.

Source:twinmotion.com/en-US/features twinmotion.com/en-US/solutions/architecture ·

Home Designer vs Twinmotion pricing questions

  1. How much do Home Designer and Twinmotion cost?

    Home Designer paid plans start at $79 per month (Home Designer (monthly)). Twinmotion paid plans start at $445/user/year (Seat license).

  2. Is Home Designer or Twinmotion cheaper for 5 users?

    Twinmotion is cheaper for 5 users: $2,225 per year on Seat license, against $2,475 per year for Home Designer on Home Designer (annual). That is $250 less per year, before tax.

  3. Is Home Designer or Twinmotion cheaper for 10 users?

    Twinmotion is cheaper for 10 users: $4,450 per year on Seat license, against $4,950 per year for Home Designer on Home Designer (annual). That is $500 less per year, before tax.

  4. Is Home Designer or Twinmotion cheaper for 25 users?

    Twinmotion is cheaper for 25 users: $11,125 per year on Seat license, against $12,375 per year for Home Designer on Home Designer (annual). That is $1,250 less per year, before tax.

  5. Do Home Designer and Twinmotion have a free plan?

    Twinmotion lists a free plan; Home Designer does not list one on its official pricing.