Archiplain
Free online 2D house and apartment plan drawing from a French company, with a 19 EUR Premium plan
Quick Overview
| Company | SARL Fabiome Consulting |
|---|---|
| Category | Interior Design Software |
| Headquarters | Donneville, France |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - France (EU) |
| Data Location | Hosted by OVH in Roubaix, France, per the legal notice |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | 2D plans, floor plans and elevations, item library, grid and snap-to-grid, quotation and rangefinder, HD picture, PDF to scale, DXF export (Premium) |
| Pricing | Free: 3 projects; Premium: 19 EUR (billing period not stated on the page we read), unlimited projects |
| Best For | Homeowners and small builders who need simple 2D plans at low cost |
| Replaces | Chief Architect (2D plans) |
Detailed Review
Archiplain is online software from SARL Fabiome Consulting, 12 Domaine de Beauregard, 31450 Donneville, France. The legal notice states the site is hosted by OVH in Roubaix, France.
The home page describes free software for house and apartment plans, with 2D models, floor plans and elevations. It names a library of items and a grid with snap-to-grid.
Drawing plans in Archiplain
Archiplain draws 2D plans and elevations from a library of items. The home page describes a grid system, drawing and editing tools, and plans for any building type.
Archiplain Free and Premium
The pricing page lists Free at 0 with 3 projects. Premium is 19 EUR with unlimited projects, quotation and rangefinder, an HD picture, PDF to scale and DXF export.
The page does not say whether the 19 EUR is monthly, yearly or one-off.
Archiplain data and hosting
The legal notice states that user data is stored on the servers of Fabiome Consulting and is not given to third parties. It names OVH as the website host, with its head office in Roubaix.
Limitations to Consider
Archiplain is a 2D plan tool, and the pages we read do not describe roofs, framing, schedules or full 3D models like Chief Architect Premier. The 19 EUR price has no stated billing period. Blog posts on the site end in 2020, which suggests slow development, and the legal notice says personal data is stored for an indefinite period. See Floorplanner for 3D planning.
Who Should Use Archiplain
Homeowners and small builders who want simple, low-cost 2D plans from a French provider with French hosting.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Free plan with 3 projects
- Premium at 19 EUR with DXF export
- Hosting at OVH in France
- French company with address published
- Quotation and rangefinder on Premium
Cons
- 2D focus, no full 3D design described
- Billing period of Premium not stated
- Blog posts end in 2020
- Personal data stored for an indefinite period
Alternatives to Archiplain
Other European interior design software worth comparing before you decide:
See all European interior design software or compare them directly against Chief Architect (2D plans) on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
For simple 2D plans, yes. Fabiome Consulting in France runs Archiplain with hosting at OVH, but it does not describe whole-house 3D design like Chief Architect Premier.
Yes, there is a free plan with 3 projects. Premium costs 19 EUR with unlimited projects and DXF export, and the page does not state the billing period.
The legal notice states the site is hosted by OVH, with its head office at 2 rue Kellermann in Roubaix, France.