Accessible interior and floor plan design tool with 3D visualisation.
Why we recommend it
Low barrier to entry makes it useful for quick spatial studies and client conversations without opening full CAD.
Strengths
- Very easy to learn
- Decent free tier
- Works on web and mobile
Drawbacks
- Not a professional documentation tool
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