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Caxton vs PlanArt

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Caxton compared with PlanArt
DetailCaxton logo CaxtonPlanArt logo PlanArt
What it doesA native Mac editor for text, CSVs, and data files AI floor plan generator for homes and renovations
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Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingCaxton Free (free forever); Caxton Pro monthly at $9.99 USD, annual at $99.99 USD, or lifetime at $179.99 USD. Team pricing starts at $79 to $99.99 USD per seat per year. Free: 100 daily credits (10 images at 1K resolution) for registered accounts. One-time credit packs: Mini $9.90 (1,200 credits), Standard $19.90 (3,200 credits), Value $39.90 (8,000 credits). Credits cost 10 for 1K, 20 for 2K, 30 for 4K resolution.
Key features
  • Text editing with memory-mapped files for large documents
  • CSV and TSV table editing with column transforms
  • Column transformations and data type preservation
  • CSV validation with structural and data rules
  • File comparison without copying data
  • Extract matches and columns to new documents
  • Local processing with no cloud uploads or telemetry
  • Text-based floor plan generation from room requirements
  • Upload sketches and existing plans as references
  • Multiple output styles: Technical 2D, 2.5D, 3D Isometric
  • 1K, 2K and 4K output resolution
  • Maker tool for manual wall, door, window and furniture editing
  • Up to 16 reference images per generation
  • PNG downloads and shareable image links
  • Save all creations in personal workspace
  • Compare multiple layout options from same footprint
What makes it different
  • Opens files directly from disk without importing or uploading, preserving data exactly as stored
  • Combines text editor, CSV table editor, and log viewer in one native Mac application
  • Handles multi-gigabyte files with consistent performance and one-millisecond keystroke latency
  • Preserves leading zeros, long IDs, and data types exactly as stored in the file
  • All files stay local to your Mac with no cloud processing, telemetry, or vendor lock-in
  • No design experience required to generate professional floor plan concepts
  • Compare multiple layout variations from the same space quickly
  • Free daily credits for registered users
  • Personal and commercial use rights included
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)4 no change since last check12 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)25
Citation Flow (Majestic)2026
Referring domains (Majestic)2212

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