Archicad is building information modeling software for architects, designers, engineers, and other AEC professionals working on building projects.
Alternatives to Home Designer
D5 Render is a Windows application for real-time architectural visualization, using path tracing, AI tools, and assets for architecture, engineering,…
Live Home 3D is a home design app for creating floor plans and 3D views of rooms, houses, exteriors, and terrain.
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AutoCAD
AutoCAD is drafting, design, and modeling software for precise 2D and 3D work.
AndroidiOSWebmacOS7.5 - 5
Maket
Maket is an AI home design workspace for developing conceptual floor plans and 3D renders.
Free planWebAPI7.5From $20 a month - 6
Arkio
Arkio is a design collaboration tool for architects and other spatial designers.
Free planAndroidiOSmacOSWindows7.3From $35 a month - 7
GstarCAD
GstarCAD is 2D and 3D CAD software positioned as a high-compatibility alternative to AutoCAD.
AndroidiOSWebAPI7.3From $239 a year - 8

Allplan
ALLPLAN is interdisciplinary BIM software for architecture, engineering and construction, supporting design and construction workflows through project phases.
iOSWebmacOSWindows7.2From €123 a month - 9
Autodesk Revit
APIExtensionmacOSSelf-hosted7.2From $3,005 a year - 10

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 - 11
Vectorworks Architect
Vectorworks Architect is BIM software for architectural design from pre-design through construction documentation.
AndroidiOSWebmacOS7.2From $1,530 a year - 12

Rayon
Rayon is AI-powered CAD software for interior designers and architects, centered on 2D architectural drawings rather than 3D modeling.
Free planWebmacOSWindows7.0From $21 a month - 13
Twinmotion
Twinmotion turns 3D data into real-time visualizations for presenting designs and product concepts.
Free planWebmacOSWindows7.0From $445 a year - 14

Floorplanner
Floorplanner is a browser-based floor plan editor for laying out rooms and creating architectural visualizations with cloud rendering.
Free planWebAPI6.9$163 one-time - 15

Graphisoft BIMx
Graphisoft BIMx connects layouts, 3D models and BIM data in a single .bimx file for architects, engineers, construction teams and clients.
Free planAndroidiOSWebmacOS6.8Free plan - 16

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 - 17
Cedreo
Cedreo is cloud-based 3D home design software for housing professionals, including home builders, contractors, remodelers, and interior designers.
Free planWebmacOSWindows6.7Free plan - 18
Maxwell Render
Maxwell Render is a photorealistic 3D rendering engine for architecture and product design.
WebmacOSWindows6.7$245 one-time - 196.7$95 one-time
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IDEA Architecture
Windows6.6€1,395 one-time - 21
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Bonsai
Bonsai is a free family of open-source apps for creating, reviewing, and sharing IFC models.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows6.4Free plan - 23

Lumion
WebWindows6.4From $1,149 a year - 24

Renga Architecture
APIWindows6.4From $590 a year - 25
SoftPlan
SoftPlan is home design software for residential and light commercial work, aimed at professional users creating detailed drawings, 3D renderings, and material takeoffs.
iOSWindows6.3From $79 a month - 26
SPIRIT
SPIRIT is professional CAD-BIM software for architecture, interior design, specialist planning, construction, and related work.
Windows6.3From €37.50 a month - 276.3From €190.80 a year
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Envisioneer
Envisioneer is paid 3D Building Information Modeling software for residential design, covering projects from concept through construction.
WebWindows6.2From $115 a year - 29
TAD Designer
TAD Designer Lite is a space-based BIM tool for architectural design, intended to support work from early concepts onward.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows6.1Free plan - 30
Edificius
Windows5.5From €799 a year


