Compare Updated 2026-05-11
Floor plan software compared
Lay out rooms, doors, windows, and fixtures with dimensions you can trust. In your browser, no install, no account. Below, how Pixie Space stacks up against the tools real estate, design, and construction professionals reach for.
At a glance
| Software | Price | Runs on | DXF | Scaled plot | Layers | Account | Local files | Best fit for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pixie Space | Free | Browser | Round-trip | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Design phase, listing photos, and client review in the browser |
| Floorplanner | Free or $5+ / mo (Team $59 / mo) | Browser | Limited export | Limited | Limited | Yes | Cloud-first | Real-estate listings and short-term-rental staging with cloud collaboration |
| SketchUp Pro | $399 / yr | Desktop (free tier browser) | Via plugin | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 3D massing and interior design with LayOut for 2D presentation |
| AutoCAD LT | $480 / yr | Desktop | Native | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Full construction documentation with DWG round-trip with contractors |
Directional guide as of 2026-05-11. Pricing reflects vendor public lists (AutoCAD LT, SketchUp Pro, Floorplanner). Features and pricing vary by plan, region, and product version.
Pixie Space for floor plans
Free browser-native drafting for rooms, doors, windows, and fixtures. Dimensions and hatches on the elements that need them. Layers separate structure from electrical from plumbing from furniture.
- Print and plot to scale at any ratio: 1:50 for the overview, 1:1 for the detail, 1/4 inch equals 1 foot for architectural, or any custom ratio.
- Multi-page tiling with registration marks for drawings larger than a single sheet.
- DXF round-trip for the contractor's CAD, PDF for the client review, SVG for the listing photo.
- Local files by design. The plan stays on your machine until you choose to send it.
- No installation, no account, no waiting.
Common questions
Is Pixie Space a free alternative to Floorplanner?
Yes. Pixie Space runs in the browser with no account, no installation, and local files. Floorplanner requires an account and stores plans in the cloud. Pixie Space reads and writes DXF, which Floorplanner exports only weakly.
Can Pixie Space replace SketchUp Pro for floor plans?
For 2D plans, yes. Pixie Space is 2D-native, so there is no 3D toolset to learn just to lay out rooms.
Can Pixie Space replace AutoCAD LT?
For design-phase work, listing photos, and client review, yes. Open the app, draft a plan, export to DXF for the contractor, PDF for the client, SVG for the listing.
Does Pixie Space plot to scale?
Yes. The plot modal sets paper size (A4, A3, A2, Letter, Tabloid, or custom), orientation, margins, and either fit-to-page or an explicit ratio like 1:1, 1:50, or 1/4 inch equals 1 foot. Output goes to PDF, SVG, or browser print. Drawings larger than a single page tile across multiple pages with registration marks for tape-together assembly.
Open Pixie Space
Lay out a floor plan in the browser. Free, no signup.
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Floorplanner, SketchUp, AutoCAD, and AutoCAD LT are trademarks of their respective owners. Pixie Space is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by these companies.