HomeByMe alternative
The free HomeByMealternative.
Cona recreates your room in 3D and fills it with real furniture you can actually buy. Free, in your browser, no experience needed.
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: it limits you to a couple of projects, and more projects or HD renders need a paid plan. Cona stays free, with no project cap.
Free, no project cap
HomeByMe's free plan limits you to about two projects, with more behind a paid plan. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free, no project cap. | Free plan limited to about 2 project credits. Paid plans for more (tiers up to about $65). |
| 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 pricing and features as listed on home.by.me, June 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.
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 limits you to a couple of projects. Cona stays free with no cap.
Is HomeByMe free?+
HomeByMe has a free plan, but it is limited to about two project credits. More projects and HD renders need 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
Last updated June 2026
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