Archicad is building information modeling software for architects, designers, engineers, and other AEC professionals working on building projects.
Alternatives to TAD Designer
Home Designer is desktop software for creating home plans in 2D and 3D.
D5 Render is a Windows application for real-time architectural visualization, using path tracing, AI tools, and assets for architecture, engineering,…
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Live Home 3D
Live Home 3D is a home design app for creating floor plans and 3D views of rooms, houses, exteriors, and terrain.
Free planAndroidiOSmacOSWindows7.6From $19.99 a year - 5
AutoCAD
AutoCAD is drafting, design, and modeling software for precise 2D and 3D work.
AndroidiOSWebmacOS7.5 - 6
Maket
Maket is an AI home design workspace for developing conceptual floor plans and 3D renders.
Free planWebAPI7.5From $20 a month - 7
Arkio
Arkio is a design collaboration tool for architects and other spatial designers.
Free planAndroidiOSmacOSWindows7.3From $35 a month - 8
GstarCAD
GstarCAD is 2D and 3D CAD software positioned as a high-compatibility alternative to AutoCAD.
AndroidiOSWebAPI7.3From $239 a year - 9

Allplan
ALLPLAN is interdisciplinary BIM software for architecture, engineering and construction, supporting design and construction workflows through project phases.
iOSWebmacOSWindows7.2From €123 a month - 10
Autodesk Revit
APIExtensionmacOSSelf-hosted7.2From $3,005 a year - 11

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 - 12
Vectorworks Architect
Vectorworks Architect is BIM software for architectural design from pre-design through construction documentation.
AndroidiOSWebmacOS7.2From $1,530 a year - 13

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 - 14
Twinmotion
Twinmotion turns 3D data into real-time visualizations for presenting designs and product concepts.
Free planWebmacOSWindows7.0From $445 a year - 15

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 - 16

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 - 17

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 - 18
Cedreo
Cedreo is cloud-based 3D home design software for housing professionals, including home builders, contractors, remodelers, and interior designers.
Free planWebmacOSWindows6.7Free plan - 19
Maxwell Render
Maxwell Render is a photorealistic 3D rendering engine for architecture and product design.
WebmacOSWindows6.7$245 one-time - 206.7$95 one-time
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IDEA Architecture
Windows6.6€1,395 one-time - 22
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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 - 24

Lumion
WebWindows6.4From $1,149 a year - 25

Renga Architecture
APIWindows6.4From $590 a year - 26
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 - 27
SPIRIT
SPIRIT is professional CAD-BIM software for architecture, interior design, specialist planning, construction, and related work.
Windows6.3From €37.50 a month - 286.3From €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 - 30
Edificius
Windows5.5From €799 a year

