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Planner 5D vs RIB SpecLink Comparison (2026)

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Planner 5D

RIB SpecLink

Overview

Planner 5D is an architecture design software that helps organizations create 2D and 3D floor plans and design layouts with custom elements. It enables employees to create interior designs with custom furniture, walls, floors, colors, and patterns, among other materials.

SpecLink is a cloud-based building specification software designed to help businesses improve spec coordination, speed up editing tasks, simplify sustainable design certification, and synchronize specs with various BIM models. The construction specification software lets teams identify and adjust specifications according to changes made in their Revit models, monitor the impact of changes, and coordinate and communicate key design changes throughout the design phase.

Platforms supported

Web-based
iPhone app
Android app
Windows Phone app

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Customer support

Phone
Online
Knowledge base
Video tutorials

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Platforms supported

Web-based
iPhone app
Android app
Windows Phone app

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Customer support

Phone
Online
Knowledge base
Video tutorials

view more detailsview details

Video & Screenshots

No videos yet

Pricing

Starting from

Free

Free trial available
Credit cardless trial
Free account
Subscription based

Starting from

No pricing info

Free trial available
Credit cardless trial
Free account
Subscription based

User reviews

4.5

118

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

76%

would recommend this app

4.5

118

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

80%

would recommend this app

Pros

“Planner 5D is a great tool to have in the digital toolbox. When redesigning our office space, it made it very convenient to get a visual of the design before construction began. Although we haven't used it much or needed it for many projects, Planner 5D is something we will always come back to when needed.”

Alanna O.

Systems Analyst Trainee

“I especially liked how quickly I could create a full home layout and visualize it in 3D.”

Jonathan R.

Engineering Lead

“Its user-friendly interface and extensive range of features ensured a delightful and seamless experience as I brought my interior design concepts to life with stunning realism.”

Juan P.

Head of Creativity

Pros

“I appreciate the appropriately restrained level of detail in the content making it more user-friendly, the linking between parts and sections which reduces conflicts and ensures a higher level of coordination throughout our documents and formatting and printing features which greatly reduce time.”

Jill G.

Senior Specifier, Owner

“I like the ability to review questions and options, comparing them against a defined direction, as well as the links to manufacturers' information, when necessary.”

Richard B.

Architect

“Our company appreciates the wide variety of spec sections readily available, the constant updates to reference standards, manufacturers, etc., and the use friendly interface.”

Katrina T.

Controller - Construction Administration

Cons

“The main downside for me is the pricing. While I understand the value of the product, the cost is quite high for users in countries with weaker currencies like Egypt.”

Jonathan R.

Engineering Lead

“The app itself is fine for basic floor planning, but not nearly as functional as other alternatives.”

Tomas F.

Director

“Their customer service is completely unhelpful, just copy-pasting the same excuses rather than actually solving the problem.”

Tomas F.

Director

Cons

“Export and Print features are a little rough and importing sections has limitations that are not fully explained, including features that do not work unless the file is "named correctly" but this is not explained.”

Stacy H.

Architect

“The program seems to lag in making paragraph selections, especially as you select paragraphs rapidly without stopping to make edits.”

Russell J.

Architect

“The interface can sometimes be difficult when trying to edit text and formatting paragraphs for clean reading.”

Joel E.

Studio Director