Updated January 26, 2026
Design Flex vs Planner 5D: Which is best for you?
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Top Rated
Features
Features
Quotes/Estimates
4.26
3D Imaging
4.18
Presentation Tools
4.11
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Building Information Model
4.78
Rendering
4.69
3D Imaging
4.58
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Integrations
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Pros / Cons
- One of the best things with this program it allows you to price the cabinets and add modifications as long as the manufactures of the cabinets provide correct information.
- When first using the trial and becoming familiar with design flex, having the old jargon and new jargon mixed was a little confusing, and finding the right resources and videos that applied to the most recent versions so I didn't waste my time and energy was also frustrating.
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- Planner 5D makes it super easy to create custom floor plans and view them in both 2D and 5D. it gives you a great visual of what a room, building, house, office will look like before even starting the physical project.
- I canceled my free trial before it ended, yet I was still charged. When I contacted support, they refused to take responsibility and kept blaming their payment provider instead of issuing a refund.
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Ease-of-Use
4.1/ 5
Highest performing feature
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4.5/ 5in the comparison
Value for Money
3.9/ 5
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4.3/ 5in the comparison
Customer Support
4.3/ 5
4.3/ 5
Functionality
4.1/ 5
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4.4/ 5in the comparison
Support Options
Email/Help Desk
FAQs/Forum
Knowledge Base
Phone Support
24/7 (Live Rep)
Chat
Email/Help Desk
FAQs/Forum
Knowledge Base
Phone Support
24/7 (Live Rep)
Chat
Training Options
In Person
Live Online
Webinars
Documentation
Videos
In Person
Live Online
Webinars
Documentation
Videos
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Ideal Customer Size
Small
Medium
Large
Small
Medium
Large
Deployment Options
Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
Desktop - Mac
Desktop - Windows
Desktop - Linux
Desktop - Chromebook
On-Premise - Windows
On-Premise - Linux
Mobile - Android
Mobile - iPhone
Mobile - iPad
Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
Desktop - Mac
Desktop - Windows
Desktop - Linux
Desktop - Chromebook
On-Premise - Windows
On-Premise - Linux
Mobile - Android
Mobile - iPhone
Mobile - iPad