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arkiTracevsPlanner 5D
How does an AI proposal teammate compare to home design app? Honest, feature-by-feature breakdown.
6/9arkiTrace leads
€1,199–2,499/moarkiTrace pricing
Free–$24.99/moPlanner 5D pricing
Feature Comparison
Side-by-side capabilities breakdown
| Feature | arkiTrace | Planner 5D |
|---|---|---|
| AI Agent | Arki plans & executes | |
| Material Memory | Your pricing, SKUs, rules | |
| Renders | 30 seconds | 3D walkthrough |
| Cut Lists | Automated with edge banding | |
| Dimensions | Extracted from any image | Manual input only |
| Proposals | PDF / Excel / PowerPoint | |
| DXF Support | Import + quantity takeoff | |
| Inquiry-to-Proposal | Drafts in 3 min, you approve | |
| Pricing | €1,199–2,499/mo | Free–$24.99/mo |
What Planner 5D Does Well
- Intuitive floor plan editor accessible to non-professionals
- 3D visualization with walk-through mode
- 8,000+ furniture and decor items
- Available on web, iOS, Android, and desktop
- AI-generated room designs from photos
- Affordable pricing for personal use
Where Planner 5D Falls Short
- Consumer-oriented. Not built for professional workflows.
- No AI agent that plans and executes tasks
- No material library with real supplier pricing or SKUs
- No automated cut lists or production documents
- No client proposals in PDF, Excel, or PowerPoint
- No DXF import or quantity takeoff support
What Only arkiTrace Does
Not just a rendering tool — an AI teammate that handles your entire proposal pipeline.
01Arki knows your materials, your prices, your rules. Drafts proposals in minutes.
02You approve every proposal before it reaches the client
03Photorealistic renders using your real material catalog
04Full CRM: pipeline, deal tracking, engagement analytics
05Tell Arki your rules once. Applied to every proposal, forever.
06Production specs (cut lists, hardware, material costs)
07Branded PDFs with shareable client links + view tracking
0814+ trades supported
09Handle 10x the volume without hiring
Pricing
Recommended
arkiTrace
€1,199–2,499/mo
- AI teammate (Arki) included
- Renders, cut lists, proposals
- Material memory & pricing
- Infinite canvas workspace
- DXF quantity takeoff
Planner 5D
Free–$24.99/mo
Home Design App
The Verdict
Planner 5D is great for homeowners designing their own space. Affordable, intuitive, available everywhere. But it is a consumer tool, not a professional one. arkiTrace is built for professionals who need a ready-to-send proposal from a client inquiry in minutes, with human-in-the-loop approval. Forward an inquiry, review the drafted proposal in 60 seconds, hit send. At €1,199–2,499/mo it is priced as a labor replacement, not a drawing toy. One full-time hire costs ~€4,000/month.
See arkiTrace work on your business.
Create your account, tell Arki your trade and your rates, and see a branded sample proposal in your first 3 minutes. Your materials, your pricing, your brand. You see what it does before you pay.
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