HomeByMe alternative
The free HomeByMealternative.
HomeByMe’s free plan stops at two projects and five HD images. Cona has no project cap and no image cap. Design as many rooms as you like in 3D, and fill them with real furniture you can actually buy. Free, in your browser.
Free · works in your browser · no design experience needed
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The honest comparison
Where Cona is different
HomeByMe is an easy, good-looking 3D planner with real brand catalogs like IKEA and 4K renders. The catch is the free plan: two projects and five Full HD images, and anything past that needs a paid plan. Cona stays free, with no project cap.
Free, no project cap
HomeByMe's free plan stops at two projects and five Full HD images. Cona is free with no cap. Design as many rooms as you want, watermark free.
Real furniture you can buy
Both pull in real brands. In Cona you place real pieces from brands like IKEA, CB2 and Herman Miller into your room in 3D, check the fit, and buy them.
Built for first-timers
No download and no learning curve. Start from an empty room and make it yours in minutes. HomeByMe is beginner friendly too, with deeper render and AR tools on its paid plans.
Side by side
Cona vs HomeByMe
| Feature | cona | HomeByMe |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No project cap, no credits, no watermarks, no import cap. Imagine, the photoreal polish, needs a free account. | Stops at two projects and five Full HD images. Screenshots in 2D and 3D are unlimited. |
| Where it runs | Your browser. Nothing to install. | Browser, plus a mobile app with AR. |
| Furniture catalog | Real pieces from brands like IKEA, CB2 and Herman Miller. | Real brand catalogs, including IKEA and Maisons du Monde. |
| Buy what you place | Yes. Shop the real pieces in your design. | Yes. Branded products you can buy. |
| Design in 3D | Yes, live as you arrange the room. | Yes. 2D to 3D. |
| Renders | Realistic 3D you design in real time. | 4K renders and AR, with HD renders on paid plans. |
| Learning curve | Made for first-timers. | Beginner friendly, with a guided flow. |
| Best for | Regular people who want unlimited free design they can shop. | People who want brand catalogs and 4K renders, and don't mind a free-plan project cap. |
HomeByMe free-plan details and features as listed on home.by.me, 3 September 2026. Plans and prices can change, so check their site for the latest.
How Cona works
Your room, designed in minutes
Recreate your room
Set up your space to its real dimensions, or start from an empty room and shape the walls to match.
Design it in 3D
Drag in furniture and move it around. See your room from any angle as you go, so the layout actually works.
Shop the look
Add real pieces from brands you know, check the fit in 3D, and buy the ones you love when you're ready.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is Cona really free?+
Yes. Cona is free to use, with no project cap and no credits. Design as many rooms as you like, watermark free, and no trial that bills you later. The one thing that asks for a free account is Imagine, the photoreal polish.
Is Cona a good alternative to HomeByMe?+
If you want unlimited free design and to shop real furniture, yes. HomeByMe has 4K renders and AR, but its free plan stops at two projects. Cona stays free with no cap.
Is HomeByMe free?+
HomeByMe has a free plan: two projects and five Full HD images. A third project or a sixth HD image needs a paid plan. Cona is free with no project cap.
Do I need to download anything?+
No. Cona runs in your browser on desktop and mobile. There is nothing to install.
Can I shop the furniture I place?+
Yes. Cona's catalog is real furniture from brands like IKEA, CB2 and Herman Miller. Drop a piece into your room in 3D, check the fit, and buy the ones you love.
Do I need design experience?+
No. Cona is built for first-timers. Start from an empty room, move things around, and watch it come together in 3D.
by Nikita Losenco · Founder & CEO, Cona
Free tiers checked 3 September 2026
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