What is magicplan, and what does it cost?
magicplan scans or measures a room with your phone and turns it into a floor plan, then builds estimates, reports and photo documentation from it. It's popular with remodelers, restoration companies and insurance adjusters.
Capterra lists a free version and a paid plan from $9.99 per user per month, rated 4.5 out of 5 (October 2026). Some plans include a set number of projects, with fees above that quota.
Why do people look for magicplan alternatives?
- Per-project fees above the plan's quota add up for busy teams
- Best results need a LiDAR iPhone or iPad; Android users want 3D scanning too
- It's a field app, not a full CAD tool for detailed design or permits
- Some jobs start from an existing drawing, not a site visit
- It shows what the room is today, not what it will become, which is what usually wins the job
Which magicplan alternatives are best? (comparison table)
| Tool | Best for | Starting price | Free option |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remodel in 360 | Showing the client the finished room in 360° | $49/month (4 tours) | First tour free |
| Polycam | 3D scanning with a phone | Paid plans per user; see its site | Free tier |
| Matterport | Accurate scans and digital twins | Pro3 camera about $5,995 + subscription | Free plan (phone capture) |
| Manifold | 3D scanning on any phone, unlimited projects | About $24/user/month (Manifold's site) | See its site |
| RoomSketcher | Floor plans with 3D and 360° views | Pro $12/month, billed yearly | Free plan |
| CubiCasa | Floor plans from a phone scan, ordered per plan | See its site | See its site |
| RoomSketch3D | Homeowners planning a room to scale | $19.99 one-time (its site) | See its site |
| Plan7Architect | Desktop 2D/3D house planning, offline | One-time license; see its site | Trial |
| Chief Architect | Construction drawings and detailed 3D | $229/month or $1,995/year | Trial |
| Hover | Exterior measurements from photos | Per project, from $59 on Starter | No |
Prices from each company's site or Capterra listing, checked October 2026. Prices change, so confirm before you buy. magicplan and the other names are trademarks of their owners; we're not related to any of them. We make Remodel in 360, so weigh our view of our own product accordingly.
1. Remodel in 360: best for winning the job after you measure it
magicplan tells you what the room is. Remodel in 360 shows the client what it will become. At the same site visit, take 2 phone photos, say what changes, and about 6 minutes later the client walks through their own kitchen or bathroom in 360°, before and after, with every change labeled.
At our own remodeling company, our close rate went from 3 in 10 estimates to 5–6 in 10 after we started sending 360° tours.
- The client's real room, finished, in 360°
- 2 change rounds per tour, about 2 minutes each
- One link for WhatsApp, text or email, no app for your client
- Plans: Starter $49/month (4 tours), Pro $99 (12), Team $249 (35). See pricing
The tradeoff: no measurements, floor plans or estimates. Many contractors measure with magicplan and sell with Remodel in 360.
Which magicplan alternatives are best for 3D scanning?
2. Polycam
LiDAR and photo-based 3D scanning of rooms and objects, with floor plans and exports. Free tier; paid plans per user. See Polycam alternatives.
3. Matterport
The standard for accurate 3D capture and shareable digital twins, with measurements and floor plans. Pro3 camera about $5,995 plus a subscription; phone capture also available. See Matterport alternatives.
4. Manifold
3D scanning and photo documentation for field teams that works on Android as well as iPhone, with unlimited projects. Manifold lists about $24 per user per month.
Which magicplan alternatives are best for floor plans?
5. RoomSketcher
Draw or order floor plans, then get 3D and 360° views of the plan. Free plan; Pro $12/month billed yearly. See RoomSketcher alternatives.
6. CubiCasa
Scan a home with your phone and order a finished floor plan, popular with real estate photographers. Check its site for per-plan pricing.
7. RoomSketch3D
For homeowners: type in measurements or upload a photo of a plan, furnish at real sizes and check what fits. $19.99 one-time, no subscription, per its site.
Which magicplan alternatives are best for detailed design?
8. Plan7Architect
Desktop 2D/3D house planning software that works offline, with plans for permits and 3D export. Sold as a one-time license.
9. Chief Architect
Professional home design CAD: plans, elevations, framing, cabinets and materials lists. $229/month or $1,995/year. See Chief Architect alternatives.
10. Hover
Builds a 3D model of a home's exterior from phone photos for roofing, siding and window measurements. Charged per project, from $59 on Starter. See Hover alternatives.
Is there a free magicplan alternative?
magicplan has its own free version. Polycam has a free tier, RoomSketcher a free plan, Matterport a free plan for phone capture, Kuula a free plan for 360 photo tours, and Remodel in 360's first full tour is free with no card.
How do you choose the right magicplan alternative?
Check your phone
Many scanning apps need a LiDAR iPhone or iPad. If your team uses Android, check support first.
Count projects, not users
Per-project fees and per-user fees lead to very different bills. Price a normal month.
Decide what the plan is for
Estimating, insurance documentation, permits, or a homeowner checking what fits.
Don't stop at measuring
Measuring tells you the price. Showing the finished room is what gets it signed. See how to present a remodeling estimate.
When should you stay with magicplan?
If you need measurements, floor plans, estimates and photo documentation from the walk-through, especially for restoration or insurance work, keep magicplan. Many contractors use it to measure and Remodel in 360 to sell.