Plan7architect New Free Review

The new free version includes the Sun Study animation tool. You can watch shadows move across your house for any date and time. This is essential for positioning solar panels or garden seating. Export this as an animated GIF via the Tools > Animation menu.

4.7/5 stars (Deducted 0.3 for the lack of high-res exports).

With the update, the company changed its pricing strategy entirely. As of this year, the free tier is now perpetual . You no longer have a ticking clock. plan7architect new free

| Feature | Plan7Architect Free | SketchUp Free (Web) | Sweet Home 3D | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Windows App | Web Browser (Internet required) | Java (Cross-platform) | | Learning Curve | Medium | High | Low | | Photo-Realism | Excellent (Ray-tracing) | Poor (Styles only) | Fair | | Object Library | 1,500+ 3D models | 500+ (limited) | 1,000+ (dated) | | Cost | Free (permanent) | Free (with ads) | Free |

Head to the official Plan7 website, skip the "Pro" offer, and download the new free version today. Your dream home is just a few clicks away. Have you tried the new free version? Share your renders and floor plans in the comments below. The new free version includes the Sun Study animation tool

If you are planning a kitchen remodel, designing your dream home from scratch, or just learning architecture as a hobby, the version offers 95% of the functionality of the paid version for everyday users.

The new free version completely removed DXF and DWG support. If you are an architect trying to send plans to an engineer, you will need the Pro upgrade. Export this as an animated GIF via the

| Feature | Old Free (15-Day Trial) | | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Time Limit | 15 days | Unlimited | | Exporting | Disabled after 15 days | Always enabled (JPG/PNG) | | 3D Walkthrough | Full access | Full access | | Object Library | 1,500+ items | 1,500+ items | | Save Projects | Allowed | Allowed (.plan7 format) | | High-Res Rendering | Limited to 720p | Limited to 720p | | CAD Export (DXF/DWG) | Paid only | Removed (Pro feature) |