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Best Architecture Software

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Researched and written by Daniel Rivera

Architecture software is used primarily by architects to visualize, create, view, and document building designs with powerful 2D precision drawing and drafting tools. Additional capabilities include schedule management, drafting automation, and customizable work environments.

Products in the Architecture category offer a repertoire of 2D design tools that assist in the process of scheduling, planning, and executing detailed construction drawings. Using personalized environments, these platforms allow architects to simulate real-world obstacles, helping provide advanced problem solving abilities. Some products, similar to those in General-Purpose CAD and Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) categories, include 3D modeling capabilities and integrations, allowing for a greater ability to visualize and generate complex designs.

To qualify for inclusion in the Architecture category, a product must:

Have capabilities specifically designed for architects
Include 2D precision drawing and drafting tools
Provide a customizable platform
Offer documentation and scheduling capabilities

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124 Listings in Architecture Available
(1,303)4.5 out of 5
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    SketchUp helps architects and designers turn their ideas into reality with simple, powerful 3D modeling software. Whether your design is massive or miniature, we'll be with you every step of the way.

    Users
    • Architect
    • Designer
    Industries
    • Architecture & Planning
    • Design
    Market Segment
    • 75% Small-Business
    • 18% Mid-Market
    User Sentiment
    How are these determined?Information
    These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
    • SketchUp is a 3D design software that allows users to create and visualize models with a vast library of objects and supports rendering software such as Enscape and V-ray.
    • Reviewers frequently mention the software's ease of use, its ability to quickly create 3D models, and its vast library of pre-made components and textures that speed up the design process.
    • Reviewers mentioned that the software requires a lot of time to make things photorealistic, experiences occasional bugs, and lacks precision tools for tasks where exact measurements are critical.
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  • SketchUp Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    318
    3D Modeling
    179
    Drawing
    119
    3D Visualization
    109
    Intuitive
    106
    Cons
    Missing Features
    74
    3D Modeling Issues
    63
    Limited Modeling Capabilities
    59
    Limited Features
    50
    Learning Curve
    44
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  • SketchUp features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.1
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.3
    8.9
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.3
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    Seller
    Trimble
    Year Founded
    1978
    HQ Location
    Sunnyvale, CA
    Twitter
    @TrimbleCorpNews
    11,574 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    9,167 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    NASDAQ
Product Description
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This description is provided by the seller.

SketchUp helps architects and designers turn their ideas into reality with simple, powerful 3D modeling software. Whether your design is massive or miniature, we'll be with you every step of the way.

Users
  • Architect
  • Designer
Industries
  • Architecture & Planning
  • Design
Market Segment
  • 75% Small-Business
  • 18% Mid-Market
User Sentiment
How are these determined?Information
These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
  • SketchUp is a 3D design software that allows users to create and visualize models with a vast library of objects and supports rendering software such as Enscape and V-ray.
  • Reviewers frequently mention the software's ease of use, its ability to quickly create 3D models, and its vast library of pre-made components and textures that speed up the design process.
  • Reviewers mentioned that the software requires a lot of time to make things photorealistic, experiences occasional bugs, and lacks precision tools for tasks where exact measurements are critical.
SketchUp Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
318
3D Modeling
179
Drawing
119
3D Visualization
109
Intuitive
106
Cons
Missing Features
74
3D Modeling Issues
63
Limited Modeling Capabilities
59
Limited Features
50
Learning Curve
44
SketchUp features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.1
Quality of Support
Average: 8.3
8.9
Ease of Use
Average: 8.3
Seller Details
Seller
Trimble
Year Founded
1978
HQ Location
Sunnyvale, CA
Twitter
@TrimbleCorpNews
11,574 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
9,167 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ
(269)4.6 out of 5
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    Real-time rendering and virtual reality that brings your visual exploration directly into your modeling tools so you can focus on creating, designing, and building. Enscape plugs directly into your mo

    Users
    • Architect
    • Director
    Industries
    • Architecture & Planning
    • Design
    Market Segment
    • 79% Small-Business
    • 15% Mid-Market
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  • Enscape 3D Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    119
    Speed
    65
    Real-time Rendering
    64
    Realistic Rendering
    53
    Visualization
    46
    Cons
    Lighting Issues
    29
    Limited Materials
    28
    Poor Rendering Quality
    27
    Limited Assets
    19
    Expensive
    15
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  • Enscape 3D features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.5
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.3
    9.2
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.3
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    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1997
    HQ Location
    Karlsruhe, Germany
    Twitter
    @ChaosGroup
    31,416 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    897 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Real-time rendering and virtual reality that brings your visual exploration directly into your modeling tools so you can focus on creating, designing, and building. Enscape plugs directly into your mo

Users
  • Architect
  • Director
Industries
  • Architecture & Planning
  • Design
Market Segment
  • 79% Small-Business
  • 15% Mid-Market
Enscape 3D Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
119
Speed
65
Real-time Rendering
64
Realistic Rendering
53
Visualization
46
Cons
Lighting Issues
29
Limited Materials
28
Poor Rendering Quality
27
Limited Assets
19
Expensive
15
Enscape 3D features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.5
Quality of Support
Average: 8.3
9.2
Ease of Use
Average: 8.3
Seller Details
Company Website
Year Founded
1997
HQ Location
Karlsruhe, Germany
Twitter
@ChaosGroup
31,416 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
897 employees on LinkedIn®

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    D5 Render is a real-time ray tracing renderer for architecture, landscape, interior design, engineering and other 3D professionals. This software is fully compatible with SketchUp, 3ds Max, Revit, Arc

    Users
    • Architect
    • Arquitecto
    Industries
    • Architecture & Planning
    • Design
    Market Segment
    • 95% Small-Business
    • 3% Mid-Market
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  • D5 Render Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    178
    Speed
    96
    Rendering
    92
    Realistic Rendering
    91
    Rendering Quality
    88
    Cons
    Limited Assets
    49
    Limited Materials
    33
    Limited Library
    28
    Lack of Customization
    20
    Poor Rendering Quality
    20
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  • D5 Render features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.1
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.3
    9.5
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.3
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    Year Founded
    2020
    HQ Location
    New York, US
    Twitter
    @D5Render
    2,607 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    43 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

D5 Render is a real-time ray tracing renderer for architecture, landscape, interior design, engineering and other 3D professionals. This software is fully compatible with SketchUp, 3ds Max, Revit, Arc

Users
  • Architect
  • Arquitecto
Industries
  • Architecture & Planning
  • Design
Market Segment
  • 95% Small-Business
  • 3% Mid-Market
D5 Render Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
178
Speed
96
Rendering
92
Realistic Rendering
91
Rendering Quality
88
Cons
Limited Assets
49
Limited Materials
33
Limited Library
28
Lack of Customization
20
Poor Rendering Quality
20
D5 Render features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.1
Quality of Support
Average: 8.3
9.5
Ease of Use
Average: 8.3
Seller Details
Year Founded
2020
HQ Location
New York, US
Twitter
@D5Render
2,607 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
43 employees on LinkedIn®
(906)4.6 out of 5
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    Autodesk® Revit® software is built for Building Information Modeling (BIM), helping professionals design, build, and maintain higher-quality, more energy-efficient buildings. Using the information-ric

    Users
    • BIM Manager
    • Architect
    Industries
    • Architecture & Planning
    • Construction
    Market Segment
    • 41% Mid-Market
    • 38% Small-Business
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  • Revit Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    34
    3D Modeling
    30
    Collaboration
    26
    Features
    22
    Modeling
    17
    Cons
    Revit Compatibility
    16
    Missing Features
    12
    Steep Learning Curve
    12
    Complexity
    10
    Difficult Learning
    10
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    7.8
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.3
    7.5
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.3
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  • User Sentiment
    How are these determined?Information
    These insights are written by G2's Market Research team, using actual user reviews for Revit, left between December 2021 and May 2022.
    • Reviewers appreciate the functionalities of Revit software which allows them to design 3D models, render, calculate quantities and use plugins to run analysis on the model, although some have noted the software to be a little expensive.
    • Reviewers appreciate its usefulness in big projects as the software provides clear visualization of complicated structures and architecture design making it easy to understand the innermost part of each structure.
    • Reviewers love how Revit simplifies the process of working in a team, allowing many members to work on the same file and then update it without interfering with each other’s work.
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    Seller
    Autodesk
    Year Founded
    1982
    HQ Location
    San Francisco
    Twitter
    @autodesk
    283,861 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    15,711 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    NASDAQ:ADSK
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Autodesk® Revit® software is built for Building Information Modeling (BIM), helping professionals design, build, and maintain higher-quality, more energy-efficient buildings. Using the information-ric

Users
  • BIM Manager
  • Architect
Industries
  • Architecture & Planning
  • Construction
Market Segment
  • 41% Mid-Market
  • 38% Small-Business
Revit Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
34
3D Modeling
30
Collaboration
26
Features
22
Modeling
17
Cons
Revit Compatibility
16
Missing Features
12
Steep Learning Curve
12
Complexity
10
Difficult Learning
10
Revit features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
7.8
Quality of Support
Average: 8.3
7.5
Ease of Use
Average: 8.3
User Sentiment
How are these determined?Information
These insights are written by G2's Market Research team, using actual user reviews for Revit, left between December 2021 and May 2022.
  • Reviewers appreciate the functionalities of Revit software which allows them to design 3D models, render, calculate quantities and use plugins to run analysis on the model, although some have noted the software to be a little expensive.
  • Reviewers appreciate its usefulness in big projects as the software provides clear visualization of complicated structures and architecture design making it easy to understand the innermost part of each structure.
  • Reviewers love how Revit simplifies the process of working in a team, allowing many members to work on the same file and then update it without interfering with each other’s work.
Seller Details
Seller
Autodesk
Year Founded
1982
HQ Location
San Francisco
Twitter
@autodesk
283,861 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
15,711 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ:ADSK
(284)4.6 out of 5
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Entry Level Price:$400.00
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    Archicad is a type of 3D building design software specifically developed for architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) professionals. This innovative solution is designed to assist users in cr

    Users
    • Architect
    • Principal
    Industries
    • Architecture & Planning
    • Construction
    Market Segment
    • 86% Small-Business
    • 10% Mid-Market
    User Sentiment
    How are these determined?Information
    These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
    • Archicad is a software platform that enables users to design, model, and visualize a wide range of buildings, offering a diverse toolset for project delivery and customization options for workflows.
    • Reviewers appreciate Archicad's intuitive interface, ease of use, and the ability to create detailed and information-rich models, with many highlighting the software's seamless integration with other tools and its robust support system.
    • Reviewers experienced issues with Archicad's pricing options, finding them difficult to afford, and some expressed dissatisfaction with the software's rendering capabilities, object library, and the need for frequent updates.
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  • Archicad Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    31
    Features
    23
    Customization
    18
    Intuitive
    16
    BIM Integration
    14
    Cons
    Missing Features
    12
    Inadequate Tools
    9
    Limited Library
    9
    Limited Modeling Capabilities
    9
    Update Issues
    9
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  • Archicad features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.3
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.3
    8.5
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.3
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    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1982
    HQ Location
    Budapest, Hungary
    Twitter
    @GRAPHISOFT
    8,427 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    870 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Archicad is a type of 3D building design software specifically developed for architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) professionals. This innovative solution is designed to assist users in cr

Users
  • Architect
  • Principal
Industries
  • Architecture & Planning
  • Construction
Market Segment
  • 86% Small-Business
  • 10% Mid-Market
User Sentiment
How are these determined?Information
These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
  • Archicad is a software platform that enables users to design, model, and visualize a wide range of buildings, offering a diverse toolset for project delivery and customization options for workflows.
  • Reviewers appreciate Archicad's intuitive interface, ease of use, and the ability to create detailed and information-rich models, with many highlighting the software's seamless integration with other tools and its robust support system.
  • Reviewers experienced issues with Archicad's pricing options, finding them difficult to afford, and some expressed dissatisfaction with the software's rendering capabilities, object library, and the need for frequent updates.
Archicad Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
31
Features
23
Customization
18
Intuitive
16
BIM Integration
14
Cons
Missing Features
12
Inadequate Tools
9
Limited Library
9
Limited Modeling Capabilities
9
Update Issues
9
Archicad features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.3
Quality of Support
Average: 8.3
8.5
Ease of Use
Average: 8.3
Seller Details
Company Website
Year Founded
1982
HQ Location
Budapest, Hungary
Twitter
@GRAPHISOFT
8,427 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
870 employees on LinkedIn®
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    Twinmotion is a real-time visualization software changing the way architects and designers interact with their models.

    Users
    • Architect
    Industries
    • Architecture & Planning
    Market Segment
    • 61% Small-Business
    • 26% Mid-Market
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  • Twinmotion Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    3
    Intuitive
    2
    User Interface
    2
    3D Modeling
    1
    Asset Library
    1
    Cons
    Compatibility Issues
    1
    Complex Interface
    1
    Export Issues
    1
    File Management
    1
    Lack of VR Support
    1
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  • Twinmotion features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.5
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.3
    8.5
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.3
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    Year Founded
    1991
    HQ Location
    Cary, NC
    Twitter
    @EpicGames
    5,504,871 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    10,299 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Twinmotion is a real-time visualization software changing the way architects and designers interact with their models.

Users
  • Architect
Industries
  • Architecture & Planning
Market Segment
  • 61% Small-Business
  • 26% Mid-Market
Twinmotion Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
3
Intuitive
2
User Interface
2
3D Modeling
1
Asset Library
1
Cons
Compatibility Issues
1
Complex Interface
1
Export Issues
1
File Management
1
Lack of VR Support
1
Twinmotion features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.5
Quality of Support
Average: 8.3
8.5
Ease of Use
Average: 8.3
Seller Details
Year Founded
1991
HQ Location
Cary, NC
Twitter
@EpicGames
5,504,871 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
10,299 employees on LinkedIn®
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    Chaos® V-Ray® is a 3D rendering plugin that integrates seamlessly with industry-standard tools like SketchUp, 3ds Max, Maya, Cinema 4D, Rhino, Revit, and more. Designed to meet the needs of creative p

    Users
    • Architect
    Industries
    • Architecture & Planning
    • Design
    Market Segment
    • 75% Small-Business
    • 16% Mid-Market
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  • V-Ray Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Rendering Quality
    17
    Features
    14
    Quality
    12
    Realistic Rendering
    11
    Lighting Quality
    10
    Cons
    Learning Curve
    10
    Poor Rendering Quality
    10
    Difficult Learning
    9
    Long Rendering Time
    5
    Slow Performance
    5
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  • V-Ray features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.2
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.3
    6.9
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.3
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  • User Sentiment
    How are these determined?Information
    These insights are written by G2's Market Research team, using actual user reviews for V-Ray, left in October 2021.
    • Reviewers like the architectural modeling capabilities that V-Ray offers, especially the light settings and editing, but some say it has a steep learning curve.
    • Reviewers appreciate the great materials and texture library that V-Ray offers, but some mention that the application may run slowly sometimes.
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  • Seller Details
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1997
    HQ Location
    Karlsruhe, Germany
    Twitter
    @ChaosGroup
    31,416 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    897 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Chaos® V-Ray® is a 3D rendering plugin that integrates seamlessly with industry-standard tools like SketchUp, 3ds Max, Maya, Cinema 4D, Rhino, Revit, and more. Designed to meet the needs of creative p

Users
  • Architect
Industries
  • Architecture & Planning
  • Design
Market Segment
  • 75% Small-Business
  • 16% Mid-Market
V-Ray Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Rendering Quality
17
Features
14
Quality
12
Realistic Rendering
11
Lighting Quality
10
Cons
Learning Curve
10
Poor Rendering Quality
10
Difficult Learning
9
Long Rendering Time
5
Slow Performance
5
V-Ray features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.2
Quality of Support
Average: 8.3
6.9
Ease of Use
Average: 8.3
User Sentiment
How are these determined?Information
These insights are written by G2's Market Research team, using actual user reviews for V-Ray, left in October 2021.
  • Reviewers like the architectural modeling capabilities that V-Ray offers, especially the light settings and editing, but some say it has a steep learning curve.
  • Reviewers appreciate the great materials and texture library that V-Ray offers, but some mention that the application may run slowly sometimes.
Seller Details
Company Website
Year Founded
1997
HQ Location
Karlsruhe, Germany
Twitter
@ChaosGroup
31,416 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
897 employees on LinkedIn®
(134)4.6 out of 5
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    Cinema 4D Studio is the very best that MAXON has to offer for professional 3D artists. If you want to create advanced 3D graphics but need a helping hand to ensure you create jaw-dropping graphics qui

    Users
    • Creative Director
    Industries
    • Design
    • Animation
    Market Segment
    • 72% Small-Business
    • 15% Mid-Market
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  • Cinema 4D Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    3
    Tutorials
    3
    User Interface
    3
    3D Modeling
    2
    Animation
    2
    Cons
    Difficult Learning
    3
    3D Modeling Issues
    2
    Complex Interface
    2
    Inaccessibility for Beginners
    2
    Learning Curve
    2
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    8.4
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.3
    8.5
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.3
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  • User Sentiment
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    These insights are written by G2's Market Research team, using actual user reviews for Cinema 4D, left between March 2022 and June 2022.
    • Reviewers like that Cinema 4D can be used for a wide range of 3D applications to create high quality visualizations, however some mention that it lacks adequate training documentation.
    • Reviewers appreciate the impressive animation tools that Cinema 4D offers, especially because of the clean and visually appealing work environment, but some modeling tools, such as retopology, can be improved.
    • Reviewers enjoy how easy this product is to use, however some say it is very expensive.
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    Seller
    MAXON
    Year Founded
    1986
    HQ Location
    Friedrichsdorf, Germany
    Twitter
    @maxon3d
    60 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    346 employees on LinkedIn®
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Cinema 4D Studio is the very best that MAXON has to offer for professional 3D artists. If you want to create advanced 3D graphics but need a helping hand to ensure you create jaw-dropping graphics qui

Users
  • Creative Director
Industries
  • Design
  • Animation
Market Segment
  • 72% Small-Business
  • 15% Mid-Market
Cinema 4D Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
3
Tutorials
3
User Interface
3
3D Modeling
2
Animation
2
Cons
Difficult Learning
3
3D Modeling Issues
2
Complex Interface
2
Inaccessibility for Beginners
2
Learning Curve
2
Cinema 4D features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.4
Quality of Support
Average: 8.3
8.5
Ease of Use
Average: 8.3
User Sentiment
How are these determined?Information
These insights are written by G2's Market Research team, using actual user reviews for Cinema 4D, left between March 2022 and June 2022.
  • Reviewers like that Cinema 4D can be used for a wide range of 3D applications to create high quality visualizations, however some mention that it lacks adequate training documentation.
  • Reviewers appreciate the impressive animation tools that Cinema 4D offers, especially because of the clean and visually appealing work environment, but some modeling tools, such as retopology, can be improved.
  • Reviewers enjoy how easy this product is to use, however some say it is very expensive.
Seller Details
Seller
MAXON
Year Founded
1986
HQ Location
Friedrichsdorf, Germany
Twitter
@maxon3d
60 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
346 employees on LinkedIn®
(428)4.6 out of 5
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Entry Level Price:$240.00
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    As an award winning leader in innovative, collaborative, Cloud-based software technologies that streamline construction planning and building projects, Bluebeam's set of solutions have set the standar

    Users
    • Project Manager
    • Project Engineer
    Industries
    • Construction
    • Architecture & Planning
    Market Segment
    • 44% Mid-Market
    • 36% Small-Business
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  • Bluebeam Revu Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    20
    Features
    10
    Intuitive
    9
    Collaboration
    8
    Document Management
    8
    Cons
    Lack of Features
    7
    Improvement Needed
    5
    Inadequate Tools
    5
    Limited Tools
    4
    Drawing Tools Issues
    3
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    8.4
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.3
    8.4
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.3
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    Year Founded
    2002
    HQ Location
    San Francisco, CA
    Twitter
    @Bluebeam
    7,136 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    661 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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As an award winning leader in innovative, collaborative, Cloud-based software technologies that streamline construction planning and building projects, Bluebeam's set of solutions have set the standar

Users
  • Project Manager
  • Project Engineer
Industries
  • Construction
  • Architecture & Planning
Market Segment
  • 44% Mid-Market
  • 36% Small-Business
Bluebeam Revu Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
20
Features
10
Intuitive
9
Collaboration
8
Document Management
8
Cons
Lack of Features
7
Improvement Needed
5
Inadequate Tools
5
Limited Tools
4
Drawing Tools Issues
3
Bluebeam Revu features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.4
Quality of Support
Average: 8.3
8.4
Ease of Use
Average: 8.3
Seller Details
Year Founded
2002
HQ Location
San Francisco, CA
Twitter
@Bluebeam
7,136 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
661 employees on LinkedIn®
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    Chaos® Corona is a 3D rendering plugin known for its intuitive design and ease of use. Compatible with 3ds Max and Cinema 4D, Corona simplifies the rendering process, making high-quality visuals acces

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Architecture & Planning
    • Design
    Market Segment
    • 96% Small-Business
    • 4% Mid-Market
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  • Chaos Corona Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    18
    Quality
    13
    Ease of Learning
    9
    Rendering Quality
    9
    Intuitive
    8
    Cons
    Poor Rendering Quality
    8
    Poor Vegetation Features
    4
    Difficulty for Beginners
    3
    Expensive
    2
    Internet Dependency
    2
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    8.5
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.3
    8.8
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.3
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    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1997
    HQ Location
    Karlsruhe, Germany
    Twitter
    @ChaosGroup
    31,416 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    897 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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Chaos® Corona is a 3D rendering plugin known for its intuitive design and ease of use. Compatible with 3ds Max and Cinema 4D, Corona simplifies the rendering process, making high-quality visuals acces

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Architecture & Planning
  • Design
Market Segment
  • 96% Small-Business
  • 4% Mid-Market
Chaos Corona Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
18
Quality
13
Ease of Learning
9
Rendering Quality
9
Intuitive
8
Cons
Poor Rendering Quality
8
Poor Vegetation Features
4
Difficulty for Beginners
3
Expensive
2
Internet Dependency
2
Chaos Corona features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.5
Quality of Support
Average: 8.3
8.8
Ease of Use
Average: 8.3
Seller Details
Company Website
Year Founded
1997
HQ Location
Karlsruhe, Germany
Twitter
@ChaosGroup
31,416 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
897 employees on LinkedIn®
(208)4.4 out of 5
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    Built to showcase your skill and creativity, Vectorworks Architect allows you to sketch, model, and document in a fully integrated workflow with the world’s most design-centric BIM solution. With supe

    Users
    • Owner
    • President
    Industries
    • Architecture & Planning
    • Design
    Market Segment
    • 83% Small-Business
    • 10% Mid-Market
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  • Vectorworks Architect Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Features
    13
    Ease of Use
    12
    3D Modeling
    11
    Drawing
    11
    Intuitive
    8
    Cons
    Missing Features
    5
    Compatibility Issues
    4
    Learning Curve
    4
    Limited Tools
    4
    Complexity
    3
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  • Vectorworks Architect features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.5
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.3
    8.3
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.3
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    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1985
    HQ Location
    Columbia, Maryland
    Twitter
    @Vectorworks
    11,227 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    298 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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Built to showcase your skill and creativity, Vectorworks Architect allows you to sketch, model, and document in a fully integrated workflow with the world’s most design-centric BIM solution. With supe

Users
  • Owner
  • President
Industries
  • Architecture & Planning
  • Design
Market Segment
  • 83% Small-Business
  • 10% Mid-Market
Vectorworks Architect Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Features
13
Ease of Use
12
3D Modeling
11
Drawing
11
Intuitive
8
Cons
Missing Features
5
Compatibility Issues
4
Learning Curve
4
Limited Tools
4
Complexity
3
Vectorworks Architect features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.5
Quality of Support
Average: 8.3
8.3
Ease of Use
Average: 8.3
Seller Details
Company Website
Year Founded
1985
HQ Location
Columbia, Maryland
Twitter
@Vectorworks
11,227 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
298 employees on LinkedIn®
(297)4.6 out of 5
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    Blender is an open source 3D creation suite that supports the 3D pipeline, modeling, rigging, animation, simulation, rendering, compositing, and motion tracking, video editing, and game creation.

    Users
    • Software Engineer
    Industries
    • Animation
    • Computer Games
    Market Segment
    • 74% Small-Business
    • 12% Mid-Market
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  • Blender Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    18
    3D Modeling
    16
    Animation
    14
    Features
    13
    Modeling
    13
    Cons
    Learning Curve
    15
    Difficult Learning
    13
    Complex Interface
    11
    Steep Learning Curve
    11
    Learning Difficulty
    9
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    8.5
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.3
    7.1
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.3
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  • User Sentiment
    How are these determined?Information
    These insights are written by G2's Market Research team, using actual user reviews for Blender, left between February 2022 and May 2022.
    • Reviewers like the robust features and frequent updates offered by Blender such as UV mapping, texturing objects, animations and more to support complex modeling for 3D printing.
    • Reviewers value that Blender is an open-source free-to-use software, even though some have noted that the user-interface is a bit complicated, especially for beginners.
    • Reviewers appreciate the functional versatility that Blender offers, as users are able to use it for 3D modeling, 3D rendering, 2D animation, texturing, and more- but some mention that there is a steep learning curve.
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    Blender
    Year Founded
    2002
    HQ Location
    Amsterdam
    Twitter
    @BlenderDev
    84,968 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    968 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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This description is provided by the seller.

Blender is an open source 3D creation suite that supports the 3D pipeline, modeling, rigging, animation, simulation, rendering, compositing, and motion tracking, video editing, and game creation.

Users
  • Software Engineer
Industries
  • Animation
  • Computer Games
Market Segment
  • 74% Small-Business
  • 12% Mid-Market
Blender Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
18
3D Modeling
16
Animation
14
Features
13
Modeling
13
Cons
Learning Curve
15
Difficult Learning
13
Complex Interface
11
Steep Learning Curve
11
Learning Difficulty
9
Blender features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.5
Quality of Support
Average: 8.3
7.1
Ease of Use
Average: 8.3
User Sentiment
How are these determined?Information
These insights are written by G2's Market Research team, using actual user reviews for Blender, left between February 2022 and May 2022.
  • Reviewers like the robust features and frequent updates offered by Blender such as UV mapping, texturing objects, animations and more to support complex modeling for 3D printing.
  • Reviewers value that Blender is an open-source free-to-use software, even though some have noted that the user-interface is a bit complicated, especially for beginners.
  • Reviewers appreciate the functional versatility that Blender offers, as users are able to use it for 3D modeling, 3D rendering, 2D animation, texturing, and more- but some mention that there is a steep learning curve.
Seller Details
Seller
Blender
Year Founded
2002
HQ Location
Amsterdam
Twitter
@BlenderDev
84,968 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
968 employees on LinkedIn®
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    Lumion is a real-time 3D rendering software tailored for architects, designers, and visualization professionals. With an intuitive workflow and rapid rendering speed, Lumion empowers you to bring arch

    Users
    • Architect
    • Designer
    Industries
    • Architecture & Planning
    • Construction
    Market Segment
    • 67% Small-Business
    • 22% Mid-Market
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  • Lumion Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    4
    Realism Rendering
    3
    Asset Library
    2
    Intuitive
    2
    Library Variety
    2
    Cons
    Lighting Issues
    2
    Complexity
    1
    Complex Navigation
    1
    Difficult Learning
    1
    Difficulty Learning
    1
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    8.5
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.3
    9.2
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.3
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  • User Sentiment
    How are these determined?Information
    These insights are written by G2's Market Research team, using actual user reviews for Lumion, left between January 2022 and April 2022.
    • Reviewers like that Lumion enables them to create 3D models and renders very easily because of the clean user interface, but some mention that it doesn’t offer many customization features.
    • Reviewers like the animation functionality that this product offers, as it allows users to easily and effectively create animations, but some say that it has strict system requirements.
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    Year Founded
    2001
    HQ Location
    Warmond, Netherlands
    Twitter
    @lumion3d
    11,465 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    99 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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Lumion is a real-time 3D rendering software tailored for architects, designers, and visualization professionals. With an intuitive workflow and rapid rendering speed, Lumion empowers you to bring arch

Users
  • Architect
  • Designer
Industries
  • Architecture & Planning
  • Construction
Market Segment
  • 67% Small-Business
  • 22% Mid-Market
Lumion Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
4
Realism Rendering
3
Asset Library
2
Intuitive
2
Library Variety
2
Cons
Lighting Issues
2
Complexity
1
Complex Navigation
1
Difficult Learning
1
Difficulty Learning
1
Lumion features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.5
Quality of Support
Average: 8.3
9.2
Ease of Use
Average: 8.3
User Sentiment
How are these determined?Information
These insights are written by G2's Market Research team, using actual user reviews for Lumion, left between January 2022 and April 2022.
  • Reviewers like that Lumion enables them to create 3D models and renders very easily because of the clean user interface, but some mention that it doesn’t offer many customization features.
  • Reviewers like the animation functionality that this product offers, as it allows users to easily and effectively create animations, but some say that it has strict system requirements.
Seller Details
Year Founded
2001
HQ Location
Warmond, Netherlands
Twitter
@lumion3d
11,465 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
99 employees on LinkedIn®
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    Chief Architect Premier is professional drafting, design, and building modeling software for residential and light commercial design. Chief Architect software brings home design projects to life. Aut

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Architecture & Planning
    Market Segment
    • 89% Small-Business
    • 6% Mid-Market
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  • Chief Architect Premier features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.3
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.3
    9.1
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.3
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    Year Founded
    1992
    HQ Location
    Coeur d'Alene, ID
    Twitter
    @ChiefSoftware
    2,279 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    69 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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Chief Architect Premier is professional drafting, design, and building modeling software for residential and light commercial design. Chief Architect software brings home design projects to life. Aut

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Architecture & Planning
Market Segment
  • 89% Small-Business
  • 6% Mid-Market
Chief Architect Premier features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.3
Quality of Support
Average: 8.3
9.1
Ease of Use
Average: 8.3
Seller Details
Year Founded
1992
HQ Location
Coeur d'Alene, ID
Twitter
@ChiefSoftware
2,279 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
69 employees on LinkedIn®
(86)4.3 out of 5
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Entry Level Price:£74.00
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    Modo’s powerful and flexible 3D modeling, texturing and rendering toolset empowers artists to explore and develop ideas without jumping through technical hoops. Modo® is your starting point for creati

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Design
    • Computer Games
    Market Segment
    • 76% Small-Business
    • 17% Mid-Market
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    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    2
    Features
    2
    User Interface
    2
    3D Modeling
    1
    Animation
    1
    Cons
    Limited Features
    1
    Limited Resources
    1
    Limited Tools
    1
    Performance Issues
    1
    Slow Exporting
    1
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  • Modo features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.4
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.3
    8.1
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.3
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    Seller
    Foundry
    Year Founded
    1996
    HQ Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Twitter
    @TheFoundryTeam
    60,334 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    380 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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Modo’s powerful and flexible 3D modeling, texturing and rendering toolset empowers artists to explore and develop ideas without jumping through technical hoops. Modo® is your starting point for creati

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Design
  • Computer Games
Market Segment
  • 76% Small-Business
  • 17% Mid-Market
Modo Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
2
Features
2
User Interface
2
3D Modeling
1
Animation
1
Cons
Limited Features
1
Limited Resources
1
Limited Tools
1
Performance Issues
1
Slow Exporting
1
Modo features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.4
Quality of Support
Average: 8.3
8.1
Ease of Use
Average: 8.3
Seller Details
Seller
Foundry
Year Founded
1996
HQ Location
London, United Kingdom
Twitter
@TheFoundryTeam
60,334 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
380 employees on LinkedIn®

Learn More About Architecture Software

What is Architecture Software?

Architecture software allows architects to communicate their designs, intentions, and expectations in a digital format. That communication happens between architect, designer, contractor, engineer, material supplier, and (most importantly) client. At the minimum, architectural software reduces errors, boosts efficiency, and ensures accuracy of calculations. Architecture software can enhance manual drawings and workflows, as well as streamline and provide comprehensive oversight for the entire architect and construction project lifecycle. The software also allows architects and contractors to ensure their agendas and cost estimates are set in place–—and agreed upon with the client—prior to embarking upon a project. Architecture software makes sure that those plans meets legal and safety requirements.

The requirements and needs of architects blur the lines between architectural software, BIM applications, and CAD systems. Architecture software also isn’t architect- or architectural firm-exclusive; this software type can be used by drafters, engineers, contractors, and builders.

Architectural software facilitates the creation of any and all documents regarding the plans for a project.

While the idea of an architect’s studio covered in blueprints and paper contracts is romantic, it’s neither efficient nor desirable. Human error is always an inevitable part of any industry, but it comes at a higher cost (literally) in the architectural industry. Why slowly and manually calculate mathematical equations or painstakingly redraw plans after client feedback? Software is equipped with algorithms and allows designers to manipulate their drawings at will. Architects are no longer constrained by the limits of paper; they can easily work in 3D and 4D.

With an architecture software tool, you can:

  • Publish designs in PDF format
  • Develop overall standards for the production of design content
  • Produce more precise designs
  • Manage and organize assets

Why Use Architecture Software?

A major benefit of utilizing architecture software is that it opens up channels of collaboration and communication between architects, designers, engineers, and clients. Architectural software enhances workflow, regardless of whether an architectural firm uses it for design. Software enables electronic file sharing, automatic quantity takeoff and estimation, and overall project management. Editing features ensure that everyone relevant has contributed to the project, before and during construction.

Architectural software also reduces fragmentation between different players: All designs, information, edits, and changes are centralized into one database. This minimizes conflict, creates a source of truth, and simplifies project coordination. Additionally, architecture software improves business outcomes for clients, because of its tendency to create transparency at every step of the project.

Who Uses Architecture Software?

Those who are involved in architecture agencies and projects utilize architectural software. This includes architects, designers, contractors, subcontractors, clients, and compliance and legal professionals.

Architecture Software Features

Rendering – 2D and 3D renderings (even without the help of augmented reality (AR) technology) enable architects to show clients realistic models and visualizations. By rendering their concepts, architects can present to clients how their plans will look upon completion.

Drafting – Architectural software must allow for direct drafting or the import and/or export of drafts in the software. Whether the drafts can be initially drawn in 2D and then prototyped in 3D doesn’t matter, so long as the software enables drafting capability. An added bonus to this drafting feature is architecture calculators, which can automate the counting of resources, materials, and finances.

Workflow – Effective architect software should facilitate the integration of existing workflows. Once those workflows are uploaded into the software, they can be better monitored and tracked, ultimately enabling full collaboration across the organization. Integrated workflows also speed up the entire design and construction processes, because they reduce redundant, back-and-forth communication.

Database – A lot of architecture software offers some version of a database. This can range from a materials database, full of updated costs and availability, to a file storage database. Regardless of database type, it will be helpful for the architect who wants to go back and find context for their original drafts and plans.

Document management – Architect assets are digital designs and drafts. Architecture software that provides a place to store, edit, and share those pieces of content helps professionals stay on top of things. With document management capabilities, drafts, plans, and communication can be standardized and tracked more efficiently. Additionally, some document management modules can ensure file compatibility. For those that do, this can be a make-it-or-break-it feature; if a software is unable to export or import files in a certain file type, then architects are forced to jump through hoops during presentation and sharing. Some software will integrate with business content management solutions, easing the entire process of identifying, discovering, and tracking down relevant content.

Additional Architecture Features

Project management – Job costing, job coordination, time tracking, and business reports are not architecture industry-specific features, but they are crucial to keeping architecture projects from blowing past initial estimates and undermining client relationships.

Integration with accounting solutions – Beyond basic invoicing and generating of BOQs (bill of quantities), architecture software usually does not offer a full-fledged accounting module. Integration with third-party accounting solutions, then, can enhance the benefits of architectural software within a design firm.

Integration with CAD and BIM – Despite any overlaps between CAD and BIM software with architecture software, not all architecture software necessarily offers those capabilities. Integration with CAD and BIM enables architectural software to demonstrate a greater ability for visualization and design generation.

Construction site management – Contractors, engineers, and construction crews make possible the physical reconstruction of design plans into tangible buildings. Therefore, architectural software that offers construction site management features helps provide synchronization and consistency across the entire building lifecycle.

Potential Issues with Architecture Software

Ideally, architecture software reduces the time and energy spent on creating drafts, communicating with clients and relevant parties, and adjusting plans throughout the project lifecycle. Architecture software equips agencies and professionals with the tools to discover efficiencies, ensure accuracy despite speeding up the lifecycle, and facilitate integration between disparate solutions that may already be in place.

However, despite the hundreds, if not more, hours of manpower that could be saved by utilizing such software, there are still some issues that arise when implementing it:

Sweeping learning curve – Ironically, the biggest hurdle with architecture software is the technology bit. Like landscape designers or other trades that put emphasis on hand drawing skills, it’s difficult to convince professionals to switch to a mostly—if not entirely—digital platform. Additionally, some architecture solutions are either too expensive for smaller-sized design firms or independent architects or too expansive for the technically-unsavvy user to comfortably learn.

Hand drawing versus digital drawing – Architecture software logically increases efficiencies in drawing, drafting, and file sharing. However, some architects resolutely prefer the old-school creative process. The issue, then, is how to onboard those architects who refuse to adopt new technologies. The silver lining here, though, is that those architects would probably gravitate toward software that allows them to export their hand drawn sketches into the software.

Project management – If an architecture software doesn’t provide visibility into the progress of projects and continued availability of resources, it’s difficult to argue that the unfamiliar tool will ultimately be useful. Helpful architectural software should take over the manual process of coordinating project leads, contractors, and team members. The tool should also unify the entire architecture project, allowing for harmony and reduced friction and misunderstanding.

Architecture Software Quick Facts

Content below is current as of June, 2024
Summary of Reviews

Architecture Software Reviews Summary

The 400 Architecture software reviews on G2 are generated from qualitative and quantitative feedback from real users to help you compare and research the best software product for your business. Currently there are 115 Architecture software products listed on G2. Based on ratings and quantity of reviews, these are the most popular:

G2 users review Architecture software products based on criteria relating to user experience, setup, and support. On a scale of 1-10, users rate the Architecture software tools on G2 as follows:

  • Ease of Setup: 8.5/10 average user rating
  • Ease of Use: 8.4/10 average user rating
  • Quality of Support: 8.3/10 average user rating

Along with rating Architecture software based on user criteria, G2 reviewers also provide ratings for Architecture software features and capabilities. Currently the highest rated features of Architecture software reviewed on G2 are:

  • Collaborate (93% average rating)
  • File Editing (92% average rating)
  • Visual Fidelity (91% average rating)
  • File Support (91% average rating)
  • Functionality (90% average rating)

Architecture software users on G2 also compare the more specific features of these products. Below are the more specific features they find to be the most important when researching the best Architecture software tools:

  • Work Together (96% average rating)
  • Multiple Users (96% average rating)
  • Downloadable Application (95% average rating)
  • OBJ Compatible (94% average rating)
  • Engage (94% average rating)

Architecture Software Review Snippets

Below are answers to questions we ask all G2 users about the most popular Architecture software tools, apps, and products. These user responses provide more insight into what are some of the most reviewed Architecture software products listed on G2.
Questions Responses
Here is what users liked best about these popular Architecture software products.
SketchUp: "SketchUp has made 3D modelling accessible to the multitudes."
- Joshua D., Architectural Visualization, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Revit: "has great function-ability and allows you to edit not only buildings but plumbing, heating ect."
- Hannah T., Student at Greater Lowell Technical School, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
D5 Render: "Very good quality, easy to use, compatible with the most popular 3D programs (SketchUp, 3DMax, Blender, ArchiCAD), a huge library of assets, and more."
- Ivan A., Architectural illustration and visualization Freelance, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Here is what users disliked about these popular Architecture software products.
SketchUp: "It is good that sketchup is compatible with V-Ray renderers, the program is the textures. The program produces very high contrast renderings."
- Nazifa V., Architectural Designer at Standard, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
Blender: "The user interface is horrible. It actually used to be worse, so they improved it but it's still horrible."
- Phil N., 3D artist / YouTuber , Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Revit: "It’s hard to work with and doesn’t work in the way that you want it to"
- KayLee T., Interested In Business, Technology, and the Arts, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
These are what users recommend to others considering these popular Architecture software products.
SketchUp: "Learn shortcuts to faster switch between comands Plugins are most benificial Use 3d warehouse as much as you can you will find alot of work done you dont have to do"
- Ayat A., Architecture Graduate , Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Revit: "try checking out revits YouTube channel for more tips or if you're struggling."
- Hannah T., Student at Greater Lowell Technical School, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Blender: "Dive in and keep swimming, don't be put off by new paradigms and reach out to the community for help when you need it."
- Christian K., Independent Animation Professional, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
These are the problems users said the software was solving and how it is benefitting them.
SketchUp: "Able to create visually appealing design solutions and architectural visualizations to clients."
- Joshua D., Architectural Visualization, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Revit: "it's definitely great for what it's made for, makes great buildings with great details you can add in"
- Hannah T., Student at Greater Lowell Technical School, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
D5 Render: "The development team works very hard and is willing to listen to the user community."
- Ivan A., Architectural illustration and visualization Freelance, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Reviews by Industry

Architecture Software Reviews by Industry

Architecture tools, apps, and software are used across a variety of industries. Each industry utilizes different key features of these products, some more than others. The most common industries using Architecture software products reviewed here are Architecture & Planning, Design, Construction, Civil Engineering, and Animation.

Industry-Related Architecture Software FAQs

Architecture Software FAQs for Architecture & Planning Industry Professionals

What are the best Architecture software products according to Architecture & Planning industry professionals and based on the overall G2 rating scale?

The Architecture software products with the most reviews that Architecture & Planning professionals rate the highest are Archicad (4.6 stars and 193 reviews), RoomSketcher (4.5 stars and 30 reviews), and SoftPlan (4.2 stars and 20 reviews).

What are the lowest-rated Architecture software products according to Architecture & Planning industry professionals and based on the overall G2 rating scale?

The lowest-rated Architecture software products for Architecture & Planning folks are 3D Architect Home Designer Expert (3.7 stars), Maxwell Render (3.9 stars), and ASSA ABLOY Openings Studio™ (4 stars).

What are the highest-rated Architecture software features for companies in the Architecture & Planning industry?
  1. Collaborate (93% avg. rating)
  2. File Editing (92% avg. rating)
  3. Visual Fidelity (91% avg. rating)
Which Architecture software features do companies in the Architecture & Planning industry rank the lowest?
  1. Software Type (88% avg. rating)
  2. Document Management (88% avg. rating)
  3. Bid Generation (88% avg. rating)
Are there other more specific Architecture software features rated highly by those in the Architecture & Planning industry?
  • Work Together is a specific Collaborate feature with an average rating of 96%.

  • Multiple Users is a specific Collaborate feature with an average rating of 96%.

  • Downloadable Application is a specific Software Type feature with an average rating of 95%.

Architecture Software Review Snippets from Architecture & Planning Professionals

Of the 1,381 Architecture & Planning users that left a review for Architecture software products, this is what some of them had to say about those with the highest G2 score ratings and the most reviews.

What Architecture & Planning Professionals Liked What Architecture & Planning Professionals Disliked
SketchUp: Simple and fast Capable of doing complicated modles with easy effort Autosave feature is a life saver
- Ayat A., Architecture Graduate , Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
SketchUp: It is good that sketchup is compatible with V-Ray renderers, the program is the textures. The program produces very high contrast renderings.
- Nazifa V., Architectural Designer at Standard, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
D5 Render: Very good quality, easy to use, compatible with the most popular 3D programs (SketchUp, 3DMax, Blender, ArchiCAD), a huge library of assets, and more.
- Ivan A., Architectural illustration and visualization Freelance, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Bluebeam Revu: Document management and real-time collaboration are built right into Revu. Studio Projects give your customers a single centralized location to store documents—even entire building projects—in the cloud.
- Rammohan A., Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
Revit: has great function-ability and allows you to edit not only buildings but plumbing, heating ect.
- Hannah T., Student at Greater Lowell Technical School, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Revit: a completely different product than autocad. You can't draw upon any experience gained over the last decades.
- jay r., Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

Architecture Software FAQs for Design Industry Professionals

What Architecture software products do users from the Design industry like the most?

The Architecture software products with the most reviews that Design professionals rate the highest are Archicad (4.6 stars and 193 reviews), RoomSketcher (4.5 stars and 30 reviews), and SoftPlan (4.2 stars and 20 reviews).

What Architecture software do users from the Design industry professionals like the least based on the overall G2 rating scale?

The Architecture software products Design professionals rate the lowest are 3D Architect Home Designer Expert (3.7 stars), Newforma Project Center (4 stars), and OctaneRender (4.1 stars).

What do Design professionals rate as the best features for Architecture software?
  1. Collaborate (93% avg. rating)
  2. File Editing (92% avg. rating)
  3. Visual Fidelity (91% avg. rating)
What features of Architecture software products do people in the Design space rate lowest?
  1. Software Type (88% avg. rating)
  2. Document Management (88% avg. rating)
  3. Bid Generation (88% avg. rating)
  4. Task Management (86% avg. rating)
  5. Software Integrations (86% avg. rating)
What specific Architecture software features are rated highly by those in the Design industry?
  • Work Together is a specific Collaborate feature rated an average of 96%.

  • Multiple Users is a specific Collaborate feature rated an average of 96%.

  • Downloadable Application is a specific Software Type feature rated an average of 95%.

Architecture Software Review Snippets from Design Professionals

Of the 323 Design users that left a review for Architecture software products, here's what some of them said about those that are the highest-rated with the most reviews.

What Design Professionals Liked What Design Professionals Disliked
SketchUp: I like Sketch up because it's simple to use. You can see everything from many angles.
- Cristina C., Conversational and Cultural Workshop Animator chez SPIRAL// Centre de Ressources de Langues, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
SketchUp: I paid for sketchup pro which was advertised with a set of features. One feature was the "add location" tool which allows you to geolocate and pull in google earth imagery and terrain data.
- Philip L., Technical Illustrator at Signs of Success, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Revit: I like Revit's easy and user friendly modeling tools, as well as Revit's handling of reference planes. The simplicity of creating and tracking families in models is one highly helpful standout feature.
- David G., Freelance Lighting Design and Electrics, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Modo: MODO has an unbelievably slow development. Most of the time, you'll see money being wasted on secondary projects (such as the VRModo, Kanova, Mischief, AVP), which won't benefit the user and only lower the number of fixes and features MODO will see.
- Michele F., Freelance 3D Artist, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Cinema 4D: I like the integration of animation workflow, with basic rendering that is needed for product shots.
- Haiden G., Vue Vaporizers Founder & Designer at Tellart, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
SketchUp: I don't like that there is not mroe crossover between autocad and other drafting tools that are regularly used in the field. I am more likely to start using autocad's 3d modeling software just so i don't have to try to remember commands for so many softwares.
- austin t., Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

Architecture Software FAQs for Construction Industry Professionals

What are the best Architecture software products according to experts from the Construction industry?

The Architecture software products with the most reviews that Construction professionals rate the highest are Archicad (4.6 stars and 193 reviews), RoomSketcher (4.5 stars and 30 reviews), and SoftPlan (4.2 stars and 20 reviews).

Which Architecture software products do Construction industry experts like the least?

The lowest-rated Architecture software products for Construction folks are Punch! Software (2.3 stars), Newforma Project Center (4 stars), and SoftPlan (4.2 stars).

Which Architecture software features have Construction companies given the highest ratings?
  1. Collaborate (93% avg. rating)
  2. File Editing (92% avg. rating)
  3. Visual Fidelity (91% avg. rating)
What are the lowest rated features of Architecture software features according to employees of Construction companies?
  1. Software Type (88% avg. rating)
  2. Document Management (88% avg. rating)
  3. Bid Generation (88% avg. rating)
Which specific Architecture software features are rated highest by Construction industry professionals?
  • Work Together is a specific Collaborate feature rated an average of 96%.

  • Multiple Users is a specific Collaborate feature rated an average of 96%.

  • Downloadable Application is a specific Software Type feature rated an average of 95%.

Architecture Software Review Snippets from Construction Professionals

313 Construction professionals have provided Architecture software product reviews on G2. Find out what some of them had to say about the Architecture software tools and apps with the highest G2 score ratings and the most reviews.

What Construction Professionals Liked What Construction Professionals Disliked
SketchUp: i like how easy it is to use. For me, there wasn't really any learning curve.
- Eric B., Project Manager at C.P. Ward, Inc, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Punch! Software: This thing crashes every few hours, definitely not my machine which literally runs a dozen other cad programs with zero issues. There is also zero customer support.
- Matt F., Owner at Woodmaster, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Bluebeam Revu: I love the flexibility and customizability of Bluebeam; commenting, marking up drawings, and editing pdfs with bluebeam couldn't be easier.
- Clayton S., Estimator at Bergelectric Corp., Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
Bluebeam Revu: Their customer service is nonexistant. With the introduction of Revu 21, you now use an admin portal to assign licenses.
- Peter S., Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
Revit: The best thing about Revit is the level of personalisation that can be achieved. It's also really quick to work with once you have everything setup with templates and all the families that you use frequently.
- Jorge A., Design Architect and Project manager, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
Newforma Project Center: Cost; current project management software already has these features. This means it would not make sense to use the punchlist tool as a standalone.
- Kari A., Project Manager at New Star General Contractors, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Reviews by Market Segment

Architecture Software Reviews by Market Segment

G2 Architecture software reviewers come from companies of various sizes. Each business market segment has its own distinct experiences and requirements when it comes to Architecture software products. On G2 we break these different market segments into 3 distinct groups:

69.9% of Architecture tools reviews on G2 are from users working in small businesses, 20.4% of users are from mid-market companies, and 9.6% work at enterprise companies.

Architecture Software FAQs by Market Segment

Architecture Software FAQs for Enterprise Companies

What are the best Architecture software tools and apps for enterprise companies, based on the overall G2 rating scale?

The Architecture software products enterprise-level professionals rate the highest are Archicad (4.6 stars and 193 reviews), Bluebeam Revu (4.6 stars and 17 reviews), and Deltek Specpoint (4.2 stars and 16 reviews).

What are the least-liked Architecture software products for professionals at enterprise companies, based on the overall G2 rating scale?

The lowest rated Architecture software products on G2 are Easy Blue Print (3 stars), Bridge Designer (3.6 stars), and Newforma Project Center (4 stars).

What are the highest-rated Architecture software tool features according to employees at enterprise-level businesses?
  • Collaborate (93% avg. rating)
  • File Editing (92% avg. rating)
  • Visual Fidelity (91% avg. rating)
What do enterprise businesses rank the lowest when it comes to Architecture software features?
  • Software Type (88% avg. rating)
  • Document Management (88% avg. rating)
  • Bid Generation (88% avg. rating)
Which specific Architecture software features are rated highest by professionals in enterprise companies?
  • Work Together is a specific Collaborate feature rated an average of 96%.
  • Multiple Users is a specific Collaborate feature rated an average of 96%.
  • Downloadable Application is a specific Software Type feature rated an average of 95%.

Architecture Software Review Snippets from Enterprise Business Professionals

Enterprise business professionals share important information about Architecture software usability, features, pricing, and more. Read what these users have to say about the top-rated Architecture tools.

What Enterprise Professionals Liked What Enterprise Professionals Disliked
Revit: It is so easy to create a 3D model, and it's easy to customize features the way you want.
- Kani A., Attended ITT Technical Institute-Richardson, TX Attended ITT Technical Institute-Getzville, NY, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
Blender: It is not designed for engineers or technical designers who require very parametric design processes and the use of measurements, dimensions, 2D plans and many other technical resources that are required to carry out an industrial design process, it lacks those tools what makes it a limited 3d modeling software for some professionals in the area, has a more artistic and free purpose that although useful is not the primary in my area of ​​work.
- Matt S., Interior Designer at The Container Store, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
SketchUp: Sketchup is a simple software, easy to use and very straight forward. It's learning curve is very short and it can be learnt over a short period of time.
- Matteo P., Technical Designer | Design Manager at Gensler, Associate AIA, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
SketchUp: It is good that sketchup is compatible with V-Ray renderers, the program is the textures. The program produces very high contrast renderings.
- Nazifa V., Architectural Designer at Standard, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
Bluebeam Revu: Easy to navigate and clean clear markups to read.
- Phillip B., Options Engineer at Herman Miller, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
Revit: It’s hard to work with and doesn’t work in the way that you want it to
- KayLee T., Interested In Business, Technology, and the Arts, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

Mid-Market Company Architecture Software FAQs

What are the top Architecture software products according to professionals at mid-market companies, based on the overall G2 rating scale?

Architecture software product users at mid-market companies rate Archicad (4.6 stars and 193 reviews), Bluebeam Revu (4.6 stars and 17 reviews), and Chief Architect Premier (4.6 stars and 16 reviews) as the top Architecture software tools on the market.

Which Architecture software products are not well-rated by reviewers from mid-market companies, based on the overall G2 rating scale?

progeCAD 2010 Professional (3.8 stars), Maxwell Render (3.9 stars), and ASSA ABLOY Openings Studio™ (4 stars) are the lowest rated Architecture tools according to mid-market company professionals on G2.

What are the highest-rated Architecture software tool features according to employees at mid-market companies?
  • Collaborate (93% avg. rating)
  • File Editing (92% avg. rating)
  • Visual Fidelity (91% avg. rating)
Which Architecture software features do mid-market company users rate the lowest?
  • Software Type (88% avg. rating)
  • Document Management (88% avg. rating)
  • Bid Generation (88% avg. rating)
What are some more specific Architecture software features that people at mid-market companies rate highly?
  • Work Together is a specific Collaborate feature with an average 96% rating.
  • Multiple Users is a specific Collaborate feature with an average 96% rating.
  • Downloadable Application is a specific Software Type feature with an average 95% rating.

Architecture Software Review Snippets from Mid-Market Company Professionals

Read what Architecture software users from mid-market companies have to say about the features, usability, pricing, and more of their top-rated Architecture software tools and apps.

What Midsize Business Professionals Liked What Midsize Business Professionals Disliked
Revit: capabilities and flexibility of the software to generate 3d and BIM model and create drawings
- Mahmoud H., Production Architect, Architectural Coordinator, Certified BIM Technologist - Restaurant, Retail, Institutional, Res., Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
Newforma Project Center: The user experience is slow, and it's a pretty large effort to maintain the on-premises infrastructure required to run this system.
- Jamie M., Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
SketchUp: I loved having my students create real life models with this program
- Lyndsey R., Mathematics Teacher, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
Bluebeam Revu: Document management and real-time collaboration are built right into Revu. Studio Projects give your customers a single centralized location to store documents—even entire building projects—in the cloud.
- Rammohan A., Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
Bluebeam Revu: The ease of use and customizability of the different work environments it allows.
- Ruiqing (Ray) P., Engineer at Kiewit Energy Canada, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
SketchUp: The precision it offers is pathetic , for modeling detailed models. Also, we have to install lots of plug-ins to make simple geometries.
- Rajdeep S., Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

Architecture Software FAQs for Small Businesses

What are the top Architecture software products for small businesses?

Users from small businesses rate the following as the best Architecture software products: Archicad (4.6 stars and 193 reviews), RoomSketcher (4.5 stars and 30 reviews), and SoftPlan (4.2 stars and 20 reviews).

What Architecture software products for small businesses are rated lowest?

For small business owners and professionals, the lowest rated Architecture software products are Punch! Software (2.3 stars), pCon.planner (3.5 stars), and Bridge Designer (3.6 stars).

What Architecture software tool features are rated highest for small businesses?
  • Collaborate (93% avg. rating)
  • File Editing (92% avg. rating)
  • Visual Fidelity (91% avg. rating)
What features do small businesses rank the lowest when it comes to Architecture software?
  • Software Type (88% avg. rating)
  • Document Management (88% avg. rating)
  • Bid Generation (88% avg. rating)
Are there any particular Architecture software features that small business professionals rate highly?
  • Work Together is a specific Collaborate feature with an average 96% rating.
  • Multiple Users is a specific Collaborate feature with an average 96% rating.
  • Downloadable Application is a specific Software Type feature with an average 95% rating.

Architecture Software Review Snippets from Small Business Professionals

See what small business owners, employees, and other users have to say about the 115 Architecture software products reviewed on G2. Compare reviews and product information to find the best Architecture software for your small business.

What Small Business Professionals Liked What Small Business Professionals Disliked
SketchUp: SketchUp has made 3D modelling accessible to the multitudes.
- Joshua D., Architectural Visualization, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
SketchUp: I paid for sketchup pro which was advertised with a set of features. One feature was the "add location" tool which allows you to geolocate and pull in google earth imagery and terrain data.
- Philip L., Technical Illustrator at Signs of Success, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
D5 Render: Very good quality, easy to use, compatible with the most popular 3D programs (SketchUp, 3DMax, Blender, ArchiCAD), a huge library of assets, and more.
- Ivan A., Architectural illustration and visualization Freelance, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Modo: Animation is almost useless. External referencing of assets made Modo barely usable as a collaborative team teal. Modo is astonishingly slow compared to other 3D animation tools.
- David D., Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Blender: Powerful 3d modeling and animation sotware that is really easy to learn. It always meets my expectations.
- Tomasz B., 3D Artist, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Revit: I don't like that it does not auto save and sync. It also gets hung up during others sync and save and cause an issue.
- Mark E., Electrical Designer at Engineering Services Group, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Reviews by Features

Architecture Software Reviews by Software Features

Architecture software products on G2 have nearly 124 types of features, all of which contribute to the performance, usability, and functionality of the software. These software capabilities are rated and submitted in up to 75 feature reviews created by G2 users. These scores and detailed feedback can help you determine if a particular Architecture software product has the attributes and functionality best for your business.

There are standard features across all the Architecture tools, apps, and software reviewed on G2. Below we’ve listed the highest-rated standard features of Architecture software products along with some of the core attributes that help drive the performance of those features:

  • Collaborate (93% average rating)
    • Work Together (96% average rating)
    • Multiple Users (96% average rating)
    • Engage (94% average rating)
  • File Editing (92% average rating)
    • File Editing (93% average rating)
    • Mesh Repair (91% average rating)
  • Visual Fidelity (91% average rating)
    • VFX Quality (93% average rating)
    • Rendering Quality (92% average rating)
    • Texture and Terrain Quality (89% average rating)
  • File Support (91% average rating)
    • OBJ Compatible (94% average rating)
    • STL Compatible (91% average rating)
    • 3MF Compatible (88% average rating)
  • Functionality (90% average rating)
    • Visual Effects (90% average rating)

To help you find the Architecture tool that meets your business needs, below you will find answers to frequently asked questions about the best Architecture software products that have the features mentioned above.

Which Architecture products are the highest rated based on Collaborate features?
Which Architecture products are the best rated based on File Editing features?
Which Architecture products are the best rated based on Visual Fidelity features?
Which Architecture products are the best rated based on File Support features?
Which Architecture products are the best rated based on Functionality features?
What are the most popular features G2 users focus on when picking Architecture software tools?
  • OBJ Compatible is a File Support feature with 75 G2 Reviews
  • Downloadable Application is a Software Type feature with 72 G2 Reviews
  • File Editing is a File Editing feature with 69 G2 Reviews
  • Rendering Quality is a Visual Fidelity feature with 66 G2 Reviews
  • VFX Quality is a Visual Fidelity feature with 51 G2 Reviews
Learn more about the product features and capabilities that users and G2 reviewers like best and least for the top-rated Architecture software products.
Product Highest Rated Features Lowest Rated Features
D5 Render Here are the features users love the most about D5 Render:
  • Library
  • Rendering
Here are the features users love the least about D5 Render:
  • Generative AI
  • Integrations
The Wild Here are the features users love the most about The Wild:
  • Collaborate
  • Collaboration
  • Design
Here are the features users love the least about The Wild:
  • Construction
  • Generative AI
  • Integrations
Archicad Here are the features users love the most about Archicad:
  • Design
  • Collaboration
  • Integrations
Here are the features users love the least about Archicad:
  • Generative AI
  • Construction
  • Rendering
Bluebeam Revu Here are the features users love the most about Bluebeam Revu:
  • Bid Generation
  • Document Management
  • Data Gathering
Here are the features users love the least about Bluebeam Revu:
  • After the Job
  • Before the Job
  • Generative AI
Twinmotion Here are the features users love the most about Twinmotion:
  • Rendering
  • Integrations
Here are the features users love the least about Twinmotion:
  • Generative AI
  • Library