Archicad is building information modeling software for architects, designers, engineers, and other AEC professionals working on building projects.
Alternatives to ArCADia BIM
Hypar is space-planning software for architects and engineers testing layouts against a client's program and site.
GstarCAD is 2D and 3D CAD software positioned as a high-compatibility alternative to AutoCAD.
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Allplan
ALLPLAN is interdisciplinary BIM software for architecture, engineering and construction, supporting design and construction workflows through project phases.
iOSWebmacOSWindows7.2From €123 a month - 5
Autodesk Revit
APIExtensionmacOSSelf-hosted7.2From $3,005 a year - 6

Chief Architect
Chief Architect Premier is 3D design software for residential and light commercial projects, including remodeling, kitchens, baths, and interiors.
AndroidiOSWebmacOS7.2From $1,995 a year - 7
Vectorworks Architect
Vectorworks Architect is BIM software for architectural design from pre-design through construction documentation.
AndroidiOSWebmacOS7.2From $1,530 a year - 8
Autodesk Forma Build
Autodesk Forma Build connects office, trailer, and jobsite teams to manage construction projects, documents, costs, quality, safety, and collaboration.
AndroidiOSWebAPI7.1From $800 a year - 9
ZWCAD Professional
ZWCAD Professional is CAD software for 2D drafting and advanced 3D navigation, with DWG and other common-format compatibility.
AndroidiOSWindows7.1 - 10

Finch
Free planWebExtensionmacOSWindows7.0From €79 a month - 11

nanoCAD
nanoCAD is Windows software for 2D and 3D engineering drawing and design, using a hybrid modeling approach.
Windows6.8 - 12

Snaptrude
Snaptrude is a cloud-based design platform for architects and interior designers working on concept design and collaboration.
Free planWeb6.8From $60 a month - 13

ARCHLine.XP
ARCHLine.XP is 3D CAD/BIM software for architectural and interior design, covering concept development, technical documentation, and visualization.
AndroidExtensionmacOSWindows6.7€3,010 one-time - 14
Cedreo
Cedreo is cloud-based 3D home design software for housing professionals, including home builders, contractors, remodelers, and interior designers.
Free planWebmacOSWindows6.7Free plan - 15

QCAD Professional
QCAD Professional is 2D CAD software for technical drawings such as building plans, mechanical parts, and diagrams.
LinuxmacOSWindows6.6$48 one-time - 16
6.5 - 17

Bonsai
Bonsai is a free family of open-source apps for creating, reviewing, and sharing IFC models.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows6.4Free plan - 18

BricsCAD BIM
BricsCAD BIM is a building information modeling toolset for creating building models and documentation in native DWG.
APIExtensionLinuxmacOS6.4From €1,060 a year - 19

Renga Architecture
APIWindows6.4From $590 a year - 20
LibreCAD
LibreCAD is a free, open-source 2D computer-aided design application released under the GNU General Public License version 2.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows6.3Free plan - 21

progeCAD Professional
progeCAD Professional is Windows software for 2D and 3D DWG CAD, aimed at engineers, architects, and designers.
Windows6.3 - 22
DIALux
DIALux is Windows software for lighting design, with core lighting design functions on its free plan.
Free planWindows6.1From €65.99 a year - 23
ARES Commander
ARES Commander is CAD software for Windows, macOS, and Linux, with native DWG support for 2D drafting and 3D modeling.
LinuxmacOSWindows6.0From €225 a month - 24
5.9From $99.99 a year - 25
Edificius
Windows5.5From €799 a year - 26

OpenBuildings Designer
Windows5.5From $3,844 a year - 27
CYPE Architecture
Windows4.8 - 28
IDEA Architectural
Windows4.7

