Homestyler alternative
The free Homestyleralternative.
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
Homestyler is a polished, free 3D planner with a huge model library and fast cloud renders. It is genuinely capable. But many models and its best renders sit behind coins or a subscription, and the depth is a lot if you just want to furnish one real room. Here is where Cona is simpler.
Free, no coins to unlock
Cona's catalog is not gated by coins or credits. Design as many rooms as you want, watermark free. Homestyler is free to use, but many models and its best renders need coins or a paid plan.
Made for one real room
Cona is for a regular person furnishing their actual space, not a library of hundreds of thousands of models to wade through. Start from an empty room and make it yours in minutes.
Real furniture you can buy
Both let you shop 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.
Side by side
Cona vs Homestyler
| Feature | cona | Homestyler |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free, the whole tool. No coins. | Free to use. Many models and better renders need coins or a plan (from about $4.90/mo). |
| Where it runs | Your browser. Nothing to install. | Browser, plus iOS and Android apps. |
| Furniture catalog | Real pieces from brands like IKEA, CB2 and Herman Miller. | 300,000+ models plus real brands. Some items unlock with coins. |
| Buy what you place | Yes. Shop the real pieces in your design. | Yes. Links out to brand sites to buy. |
| Design in 3D | Yes, live as you arrange the room. | Yes. 2D to 3D with one click. |
| Renders | Realistic 3D you design in real time. | Cloud photo-realistic renders, panoramas and VR, higher quality on paid plans. |
| Learning curve | Made for first-timers. | Easy to start, with a deep library and pro rendering. |
| Best for | Regular people furnishing a real room they can shop. | Enthusiasts and pros who want a huge library and photoreal renders. |
Homestyler pricing and features as listed on homestyler.com, 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 coins or credits to unlock the catalog. Design as many rooms as you like, watermark free, and no trial that bills you later.
Is Cona a good alternative to Homestyler?+
If you want a simple, free way to furnish one real room and shop it, yes. Homestyler is deeper, with a huge model library and cloud photo-realistic renders. Cona is the simpler, free path for a regular person.
Does Homestyler cost money?+
Homestyler is free to use, but many models and higher-quality renders are unlocked with coins or a paid plan that starts around $4.90 per month. Cona's catalog is not gated by coins.
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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