Best Floor Plan Apps, Free and Paid

In this episode I compare my recommended free floor plan app (in the U.S.) to other apps depending on the extent of the work. Below are links pertinent to this video:
My online courses to learn real estate photography:
LearnRE.nathancool.com
My real estate photography books:
amzn.to/3JpVlVj
Learn interior photography:
ProInteriors.nathancool.com
Learn exterior photography:
ProExteriors.nathancool.com
CubiCasa (Free floor plans in the U.S.):
app.cubi.casa/web/signup?refe...
MagicPlan:
www.magicplan.app
CloudPano:
cloudpano.com
iGuide:
goiguide.com
Matterport:
matterport.com
Correction: 01:23 - Free only in the U.S.

[@NathanCoolPhoto]

On the Free version, I just spoke with CubiCasa and they clarified this is only free in the US. My apologies to my international viewers. I asked if they are planning on a free version outside of the U.S., and although not right now, they may in the future. Perhaps with enough feedback they might consider it, so feel free to leave a comment in this thread so that I can pass that along to CubiCasa

[@Fotoadsza]

Disappointed that it isn't available in my country. Not even a paid version!

[@NathanCoolPhoto]

Can you remind me again what country you're in? I'll reach out to CubiCasa and see if I can get more info.

[@Fotoadsza]

@@NathanCoolPhoto I'm in South Africa. Thank you for the kind offer, much appreciated.

[@marcvloeberghs8179]

The EU is a market of about 446 million habitants, so maybe worth to take into consideration for a similar treatment as our US colleagues.(the USA population is about 337 million)

[@NathanCoolPhoto]

Thanks David, I'll look into this.

[@Drewlehman]

I had the same experience using CubiCasa. I was blown away how it accurately scanned even with stuff cluttered in the basement and garage. Thank you!

[@angiedutton5335]

Thanks so much for this recommendation. I did a practice run on my house and I expected a hot mess, because I submitted a hot mess. My dogs were running in and out of the video, it kept telling me I was too close, too high, too ________. I didn't think there was any way it could possibly return an accurate result.... but it came back 100% accurate. I am so impressed!

[@jimdevinney1152]

We have been using Cucbi Casa for about 2 years now and are amazed at how accurate it is. We occasionally shoot a complicated home that when finished we say, "there is no way Cubi Casa can get this right", or "Good Luck Cubi Casa". We have been very impressed many times. For example, we recently scanned an older home and could not get within 25 feet of one side of the basement as it was so cluttered. We took a scan of the farthest wall by angling the photo up above the clutter and BAM... Perfect! We are very impressed. Glad to see you like it, Nathan!

[@cubicasa4133]

Thank you for warm feedback!🤩

[@myownalias]

Awesome, thanks, CubiCasa looks amazing, I didn't know this was even a thing, I am paying $100 a year for software to create floorplans manually, going out to properties and manually measuring with a tape measure.

[@michelleReyes-wt6yj]

Thank you very much Nathan! Love the CubiCasa! I'm a Realtor and a Radon Testing Co. Owner, this is phenomenal!

[@NathanCoolPhoto]

You're very welcome Michelle!

[@relaxsleeplearn]

Fantastic production! Many thanks!

[@bentleymckean768]

Great video Nathan!

[@marcusgilmore4311]

Just in time, I got an order for my first one coming up this week✊ I’ll watch the video later but I’m thinking cubicasa with my iPhone 13 pro

[@kimberlycitro8594]

Great video, thanks!

[@photoplans5031]

Great video and really useful info! Just wanted to mention that you can connect your ipad to the internet using your mobile phone hotspot

[@NathanCoolPhoto]

Thanks! And great tip.

[@michaelkoster2869]

Thanks Nathan, I've always wondered about cubicasa and magic plan. The one issue that is most important to me was not addressed in your review. That is accuracy. I have measured hundreds of homes with a hand held laser, and hundreds more with the iGuide camera. Both use a lidar laser for the measurements. There are some jurisdictions that require a high level of accuracy. I don't believe the camera based measurements can provide that. Having a total square footage value for a home that I can trust is important.

[@NathanCoolPhoto]

You're very welcome! Accuracy is listed on CubiCasa's website, which runs 95-97%, and they do use Lidar when available on the phone/device. here's a link to that to learn more: www.cubi.casa/support/troubleshooting-guide/how-accurate-are-your-plans

[@gixster92]

Not sure how I found this video, but sure glad I did. I just wanted a floorplan of my house and got all the bad prompts when walking through house but adjusted accordingly. Curious what the outcome will produce as my basement and garage are pretty packed, especially nears the walls. Thanks for making this video.

[@gixster92]

Thought I would give a comment on the results. WOW, JUST WOW. with all my mess ups as first time user, all the obstacles and this tool nailed my floorplan. Granted I didn't pull out a measuring tape to see how accurate, but its close enough if not exact plus or minus a little.

[@wasmara]

Thank you

[@hockeydad6k593]

Not free in Canada, I still seaching for an easy apps for plans, as an example I would like to redo my front house entrance, need to take a picture and convert into plan!

[@marcvloeberghs8179]

Thanks Nathan, a great tutorial as usual. Unfortunately this app is not free in the EU, I wanted to try out if you could connect a tablet with wifi to your mobile phone with the wifi mobile access connection, so you could start up where ever you have internet connection with your mobile phone.

[@NathanCoolPhoto]

Thanks Marc. I just spoke with CubiCasa and they clarified this is only free in the US. My apologies. See pinned comment at the top, and feel free to add a comment there too so that I can pass this along to CubiCasa.

[@CarlosVixil]

Awesome

[@ThunderDunder123]

Do you know of anything that does the opposite, turning a floor plan into 3D? We’re building a house and it’s so hard for me to envision it and make interior design choices.

[@jsanders100]

I was unable to sign up even to a paid plan in the UK without VAT registration

[@darrylrixonphotography]

I just tested it on my own home, very impressed how it produced the plan, however no free option is displaying, it says 9.99, plus 10.00 for fittings etc, if it’s 10.00 all in it makes it worthwhile, as I use a online program called metropix and sketch manually, then create the floorplan in the program, but it takes a while, although it’s instant & I get 20 plans a month for around 75 dollars, but this could save me so much time, probably several hours a day.

[@NathanCoolPhoto]

I take it you may be outside the U.S.? I just spoke with CubiCasa and they clarified this is only free in the US. My apologies. See pinned comment at the top, and feel free to add a comment there too so that I can pass this along to CubiCasa.

[@darrylrixonphotography]

@@NathanCoolPhoto thanks for the reply, yes I’m in the UK, CubiCasa also replied confirming what you’ve said about only the US being free, I therefore may only use it for larger complex properties as it’s a difference of 125 dollars a month, which doesn’t seem that bad, but does if you say 1500 per year. I also average 25-30 plans a month. However I’m going to use it on x3 today & if the time saving is worthwhile I’ll probably bite the bullet as I’ll only need to do x1 extra small photos only shoot a month to compensate for it & out in the field I’d probably save time, whereby I could fit in another shoot anyway, also it’s less equipment to carry, no graph paper, clip board, pencils & laser measure etc. I’m going to also manually produce the floorplans and compare them against each other, send you a link with them for your review & you can also compare and maybe use for future videos etc, if you ever do an update.

[@MrManof80]

Hi Nathan, newbie here. Should I rely on Cubicasa or similar apps for day to day professional jobs? if I don't know how to measure and draw traditional way?

[@NathanCoolPhoto]

For RE photography, to provide a floorplan for a listing, yes.

[@sergeikorotkov]

great video! thank you. Unfortunately, it asks for a VAT number if you are in the UK, so you have to be a company with a turnover over 85k a year.

[@NathanCoolPhoto]

Thanks! But I'm not aware of any minimum required earning to acquire a VAT number. I'd suggest reaching out to CubiCasa's customer support to get more information, you can email them at [e-mail]

[@sergeikorotkov]

@@NathanCoolPhoto for example some photographers don’t want to register for VAT just yet as they just started business. From what I see there is no option to use the app if you’re student or don’t run a business.

[@NathanCoolPhoto]

Ah, I see. If you are doing real estate photography for money though, then you are a business and probably should have a VAT; it's just part of starting a business in the UK/EU. Once again though, I think it would be best if you emailed support at CubiCasa to see if there are any other options or recommended steps you should take, there email is [e-mail]

[@edwardstaines7703]

FYI, in Europe there is a €9.99 fee for each floor plan.

[@NathanCoolPhoto]

Thanks Edward. I just spoke with CubiCasa and they clarified this is only free in the US. My apologies. See pinned comment at the top, and feel free to add a comment there too so that I can pass this along to CubiCasa.

[@Mrcool12684]

which one would you recommend for a contractor

[@Mrcool12684]

sorry i typed as you said magic plan. thanks and love the channel

[@darrelalexander4750]

Can this app do decks ? If I want to capture a deck and it dimensions

[@NathanCoolPhoto]

Yes, I believe so. It's free to download and try, so I'd give it a shot.

[@HDBnB1]

Can you use an insta 360 with this?

[@NathanCoolPhoto]

No need, just use your cellphone. If you also want a tour, then use any 360 camera to make your virtual tour, host it on Cloudpano, and then put the Cubicasa floorplan into that.

[@thatemeraldphotographer6003]

Only free in the US. For the rest of us they still charge (in USD) for every single thing :(

[@NathanCoolPhoto]

I just spoke with CubiCasa and they clarified this is only free in the US. My apologies. See pinned comment at the top, and feel free to add a comment there too so that I can pass this along to CubiCasa.

[@clearcapinc4048]

Is it up to 5,000 sqft per scan or totaling 5,000?

[@NathanCoolPhoto]

See www.cubi.casa/pricing/

[@bewn314]

any recommended apps for Canadian viewers ?

[@NathanCoolPhoto]

CubiCasa is available in Canada.

[@Whereisharald]

Hi Nathan, I just had a client reach out and wants the floor plan for their properties. Since it is a new service for me to offer I am wondering what I can charge. Ballpark number. I appreciate your videos and help. Best, Harald

[@NathanCoolPhoto]

It depends. Agents can do them just as easy as we can, so if they REALLY want me to do it for them, then charge at least one hour of your on-site time. If you're not sure what you're on-site time is, you really need to calculate that for all of your work and add-ons, and this can help: amzn.to/3GQ34Ku

[@Whereisharald]

@@NathanCoolPhoto Thank you Nathan

[@dagger6498]

$9.99 per scan now

[@NathanCoolPhoto]

Still free in the U.S. see www.cubi.casa/pricing/