PlaceAnew vs Canvas, now Twindo: a free DXF now or a paid CAD model in days
Short answer
If you need a modelled Revit, SketchUp or Chief Architect file, Twindo (formerly Canvas) has people build it from your scan for $0.14 to $0.29 a square foot, in about 2 to 4 business days for homes up to 3,000 sq ft.[1][2] If a measured plan and a DXF are enough, PlaceAnew makes them on the phone in minutes, free.
Canvas is now Twindo
Occipital renamed its Canvas app Twindo. canvas.io now leads to twindo.com, and the site footer reads "Twindo (formerly Canvas)".[3] Same company, same Scan to CAD service.
PlaceAnew vs Twindo at a glance
| PlaceAnew | Twindo (formerly Canvas) | |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Measuring a home and designing what comes next | Architects, designers, remodelers and contractors who need project as-builts |
| Who makes the drawing | The app, on the phone, as you walk | AI-assisted processing plus human modelers who review every deliverable |
| When you get it | When you finish the walk | About 2 business days up to 1,000 sq ft, 3 up to 2,000, 4 up to 3,000 |
| Price | Free: scanning, plans, 3D, editing, the kitchen designer and all exports | Membership $0, $29 or $100 a month, plus each drawing by the square foot |
| 2D plan | PDF report, SVG and DXF, free | AutoCAD DWG and PDF: $0.18 a sq ft on Starter, $0.14 on Essentials, $10 minimum |
| 3D model | USDZ with furniture, free | Revit, SketchUp, IFC and other CAD/BIM files: $0.26 a sq ft on Starter, $0.22 on Essentials, $20 minimum |
| Instant preview on site | The finished plan, 3D and Walk replay | Draft: a simplified model made on the iPhone or iPad |
| Kitchen design on the scan | Yes, with prices | Delivers 2020 Design Live (.kit) files for kitchen software |
| Devices | iPhone or iPad Pro with LiDAR | LiDAR iPhone Pro or iPad Pro; iOS only |
| On the App Store | Not yet: early access on TestFlight | Yes, 4.8 stars from 1.1K ratings |
What does Twindo cost for a whole house?
The membership is $0 a month for up to 2 projects a month, $29 for up to 5 with lower rates, or $100 a month billed yearly for 6 or more.[1] Then every drawing is priced by the square foot, and formats are priced one by one.[1]
| Home size | 2D plan (DWG + PDF), Starter | 3D CAD/BIM model, Starter |
|---|---|---|
| 1,000 sq ft | $180 | $260 |
| 1,500 sq ft | $270 | $390 |
| 2,500 sq ft | $450 | $650 |
On PlaceAnew the plan, the DXF and the 3D model of the same house cost nothing. Scanning, floor plans, 3D, editing, the kitchen designer with prices and exports are free.
Where Twindo is stronger
- Native CAD and BIM models. Revit (.rvt), SketchUp (.skp), IFC, 3D DWG, Chief Architect (.plan), Archicad, Vectorworks and 2020 Design Live files, built to open in each program.[5] PlaceAnew gives a DXF and a USDZ, not a modelled BIM file.
- People check the work. Twindo says human modelers review and refine every deliverable.[4]
- A measurement report in PDF and Excel, and 2D drawings with dimensions on a PDF.[5]
- Track record. 4.8 stars from 1.1K App Store ratings.[8]
Where PlaceAnew wins
- No meter running. A 1,500 sq ft home is $270 for Twindo's 2D drawing and $390 for its 3D model on Starter, by our arithmetic above.[1] PlaceAnew's plan and DXF are free.
- No waiting. The plan is drawn while you walk. Twindo's average is about 2 business days for a small home and longer as size and formats add up.[2]
- Your clients' homes stay on your phone. PlaceAnew makes the plan and 3D on the device. Twindo's as-builts are made after you upload the scan.[7]
- Design on site. The kitchen designer opens on the scanned kitchen with its real walls, and prices the cabinets, at the first meeting.
Which one should you pick?
- A Revit, Archicad or Chief Architect model for construction documents, modelled by someone else: Twindo.
- An existing-conditions base in CAD, a client-ready PDF plan, a 3D model and a kitchen layout, today and free: PlaceAnew. Many offices can start from the DXF and only order a modelled BIM file for the jobs that need one.
Questions people ask
Is Canvas the same as Twindo?
Yes. Occipital renamed Canvas to Twindo; canvas.io now leads to twindo.com.[3]
Does Twindo make anything on the phone?
Yes: Draft, an instant simplified model on the iPhone or iPad for measuring and annotating on site, included with every project.[6] The editable CAD and BIM files are the paid service.
Can PlaceAnew export Revit or DWG?
No. PlaceAnew exports PDF report, SVG drawing, DXF for CAD and USDZ 3D model. For a modelled Revit or DWG file, order one from a service such as Twindo.
Is PlaceAnew on the App Store?
Not yet. It is in early access through TestFlight; ask to join on the download page.
Sources
- Pricing – Twindo. Occipital, Inc. (Twindo), 2026. Official documentation.
- How long will it take to receive my order? – Twindo. Occipital, Inc. (Twindo), February 5, 2026. Official documentation.
- Twindo: Spatial Intelligence Platform | Scan to CAD | Digital Twins. Occipital, Inc. (Twindo), 2026. Official documentation.
- Twindo: Spatial Intelligence Platform | Scan to CAD | Digital Twins. Occipital, Inc. (Twindo), 2026. Vendor claim.
- What file formats and programs does Twindo support? – Twindo. Occipital, Inc. (Twindo), October 9, 2026. Official documentation.
- Twindo Draft: an instant simplified CAD model for client convos. Occipital, Inc. (Twindo), 2026. Official documentation.
- What device should I use with Twindo? – Twindo. Occipital, Inc. (Twindo), September 21, 2026. Official documentation.
- Twindo: LiDAR Scan to CAD/BIM App - App Store. Apple App Store (Occipital, Inc.), 2026. Official documentation.
Last reviewed November 8, 2026 by the PlaceAnew team at US Construction Remodeling Corp., a licensed California contractor (CSLB License #1117562).