Easy to learn and use, especially for beginners Variety of pre-designed templates and symbols for easy customization Customizable layouts for unique room dimensions Measurement tools to help ensure design accuracy Affordable alternative to complex CAD software
Cons
Limited to basic 2D design; lacks 3D visualization Not as feature-rich as professional architecture software Measurement tools are basic, which may not suit advanced needs
Ez-Architect
Price: $
If you are looking for 2D design software that is straightforward to use, then Ez-Architect is here for you. If you are an architect or a designer who wants to bring your ideas to life, this software will provide you with the tools. With drag-and-drop features, customizable options, and pre-designed symbols, it makes it easy for you to start designing immediately and build the house of your desires.
2D yet powerful
While Ez-Architect still focuses on 2D design, it still offers a lot of powerful capabilities and features. You can incorporate from detailed floor plans to customizable room designs as well as any other specifics that you need in your plans. While many applications do offer you 3D design capabilities, Ez-Architect offers you an easy-to-use 2D environment to create plans for your office, homes, or anywhere else you want.
The world may have moved to 3D designs, but 2D designs are still vital for any floor and office plans. For that purpose, you will not find many better options than this application which comes with more than 500 ready-to-use textures.
Fast-track design using templates
Nowadays, all the right applications will help you speed up your processes. Ez-Architect is no different and assists you in fast-tracking your design process by offering a wide selection of pre-designed templates and symbols. These components are ready-to-use and include realistic items such as windows, doors, furniture, carpets, walls, and other ground surfaces.
Add realistic textures through drag-and-drop
All the textures and templates are available with a very easy drag-and-drop functionality which is ideal for anyone to efficiently create entire designs without having to spend much time mastering the tool. While the learning curve is not steep, you will still need to be patient as Ez-Architect can sometimes be slow because of the processing power it requires to render every item such as a wall, a door, or any piece of furniture for you.
But don't worry, you can easily experiment around with this very easy-to-use design software. Furthermore, you can change the scale as well as the layout to ensure that it is the best for you and your processes.
Reasonably priced
While Ez-Architect is not free, it is very reasonably priced at a one-time fee of $19. There is also a free version available in which the application will work in demonstration mode. What that means is that it will not allow you to save files, export or print them, but all design features will work just like the full version.
A very capable design software
Completing the feature set with basic measurement tools to keep your layouts at the right scale and every bit accurate, Ez-Architect is a very powerful 2D design software. While the user interface may not appeal to users who prefer a more modern UI, it still offers a great feature set to create any architectural plans that you need.
Reviewed by Hamza Sadiq (editor rating 3.5 out of 5 stars)