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AutoCAD

(1,930)4.4 out of 5
Entry Level Price:$260.00
1st Easiest To Use in Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) software
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OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

Accelerate your creativity with Autodesk® AutoCAD®. Experience the fastest release yet with performance enhancements and innovative capabilities that save you time with every DWG™ file. Unlock new ins

Users: Architect, Designer · Industries: Architecture & Planning, Civil Engineering · Market Segment: 45% Small-Business, 34% Mid-Market
User SatisfactionWhat G2 Users Think
AutoCAD features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.2
Quality of Support
Average: 8.3
8.2
Sequence Steps
Average: 7.8
8.8
Editing
Average: 7.9
7.1
AI Text Summarization
Average: 7.0
What G2 Users ThinkSeller Details
Verified User in Warehousing
EW
I find AutoCAD’s unmatched precision and drafting accuracy extremely valuable, especially thanks to its vector-based engine and Object Snaps. Its... Read review
Verified User in Architecture & Planning
UA
I find AutoCAD to be a solid piece of software. It’s essential for my architectural work, since we use it for every drawing—whether it’s a detailed... Read review
Seller Details
Year Founded
1982
HQ Location
San Francisco
Company Website
https://www.autodesk.com
Twitter
@autodesk
LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/autodesk/
Ownership
NASDAQ:ADSK

Revit

(946)4.6 out of 5
Entry Level Price:$290 per month
3rd Easiest To Use in Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) software
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OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

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: 42% Mid-Market, 38% Small-Business
User SatisfactionWhat G2 Users Think
Revit features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
7.8
Quality of Support
Average: 8.3
8.1
Sequence Steps
Average: 7.8
8.6
Editing
Average: 7.9
6.0
AI Text Summarization
Average: 7.0
What G2 Users ThinkSeller Details
Waseem Ahmad A.
WA
ease of use, Number of features, ease of integration, Read review
IS
As it is a BIM software, Multiple features help ease the process of modelling precise model, Drawing generation, quantification, collaboration with... Read review
Seller Details
Year Founded
1982
HQ Location
San Francisco
Company Website
https://www.autodesk.com
Twitter
@autodesk
LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/autodesk/
Ownership
NASDAQ:ADSK
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SketchUp

(1,324)4.5 out of 5
Entry Level Price:$129.00
6th Easiest To Use in Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) software
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OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

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

Users like SketchUp for its intuitive interface, ease of use, quick 2D and 3D modeling capabilities, and the vast 3D Warehouse of models, which allows for fast iterations, beautiful visualizations, and professional-grade performance. Reviewers noted that SketchUp can be prone to crashes when models become overly heavy with un-purged components, struggles with high-poly models leading to performance drops, and lacks precision for detailed CAD work, making it unsuitable for engineering needing exact measurements.
User SatisfactionSeller Details
SketchUp features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.1
Quality of Support
Average: 8.3
7.9
Sequence Steps
Average: 7.8
8.5
Editing
Average: 7.9
6.1
AI Text Summarization
Average: 7.0
Seller Details
Year Founded
1978
HQ Location
Sunnyvale, CA
Company Website
https://www.trimble.com
Twitter
@TrimbleCorpNews
LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/5160/
Ownership
NASDAQ

Archicad

(291)4.6 out of 5
Entry Level Price:$400.00
8th Easiest To Use in Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) software
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

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, 11% Mid-Market
User SatisfactionWhat G2 Users Think
Archicad features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.2
Quality of Support
Average: 8.3
7.5
Sequence Steps
Average: 7.8
8.8
Editing
Average: 7.9
6.0
AI Text Summarization
Average: 7.0
What G2 Users ThinkSeller Details
Greg B.
GB
I was enlisted by Charles River Software (the original creators of Revit) in the late 1990's to be a part of their Pioneer Program. At that time I... Read review
Jaren H.
JH
The interface is very user-friendly and looks nice. Other programs that I won't name... look so sterile and uninviting. when you are in a program... Read review
Seller Details
Year Founded
1982
HQ Location
Budapest, Hungary
Company Website
https://www.graphisoft.com
Twitter
@GRAPHISOFT
LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/14044/
Ownership
XETRA: NEM

Vectorworks Architect

(235)4.3 out of 5
Entry Level Price:$153.00
5th Easiest To Use in Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) software
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

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, 9% Mid-Market
User SatisfactionWhat G2 Users Think
Vectorworks Architect features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.5
Quality of Support
Average: 8.3
6.7
Sequence Steps
Average: 7.8
7.8
Editing
Average: 7.9
0.0
No information available
What G2 Users ThinkSeller Details
Verified User in Construction
UC
I like that once I've created the model, there is a record of all the materials, and everything I need to know about the project is in one place. Read review
Verified User in Architecture & Planning
UA
Having used both ArchiCAD and Revit 'in anger' for over 5 years each as well as many others over the past 30 odd years I settled on Vectorworks for... Read review
Seller Details
Year Founded
1985
HQ Location
Columbia, Maryland
Company Website
https://www.vectorworks.net/
Twitter
@Vectorworks
LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/vectorworks-inc/

AutoCAD MEP

(203)4.3 out of 5
Entry Level Price:$790 Quarterly
9th Easiest To Use in Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) software
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

AutoCAD® MEP software helps you draft, design, and document building systems.

Users: Executive Engineer, Senior Engineer · Industries: Construction, Design · Market Segment: 49% Mid-Market, 27% Enterprise
User SatisfactionWhat G2 Users Think
AutoCAD MEP features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.3
Quality of Support
Average: 8.3
8.4
Sequence Steps
Average: 7.8
8.6
Editing
Average: 7.9
8.2
AI Text Summarization
Average: 7.0
What G2 Users ThinkSeller Details
Khalil Y.
KY
The mashup between traditional CAD features with 3D revit like skills Read review
LAV P.
LP
Autocad Mep is best for the Mep service Modeling. AUTOCAD MEP provide us the actual sizes and with database management we can have actual pressure... Read review
Seller Details
Year Founded
1982
HQ Location
San Francisco
Company Website
https://www.autodesk.com
Twitter
@autodesk
LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/autodesk/
Ownership
NASDAQ:ADSK

Civil 3D

(304)4.4 out of 5
Entry Level Price:$275 per Month
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OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

Autodesk® Civil 3D® software is a civil engineering design and documentation solution that supports Building Information Modeling (BIM) workflows on civil infrastructure projects, including roads and

Users: Civil Engineer, Project Manager · Industries: Civil Engineering, Construction · Market Segment: 43% Mid-Market, 31% Small-Business
User SatisfactionWhat G2 Users Think
Civil 3D features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
7.4
Quality of Support
Average: 8.3
8.3
Sequence Steps
Average: 7.8
8.8
Editing
Average: 7.9
5.6
AI Text Summarization
Average: 7.0
What G2 Users ThinkSeller Details
Verified User in Civil Engineering
CC
1. Simple and Self Explained User Interface 2. Inter usability between other software such as MicroDrainage and Bentley CivilStorm 3. AutoDesk... Read review
Sagar V.
SV
Enables the Dynamic Integration for my projects of building and roads and enables the presentation in the realistic world with easily available... Read review
Seller Details
Year Founded
1982
HQ Location
San Francisco
Company Website
https://www.autodesk.com
Twitter
@autodesk
LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/autodesk/
Ownership
NASDAQ:ADSK

DataCAD

(64)4.8 out of 5
Entry Level Price:$395 ea
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

DataCAD is a professional-level Architectural CADD program for design, presentation, and documentation. DataCAD is one of the few software applications that are developed specifically for Architects,

Users: Owner, President · Industries: Architecture & Planning, Construction · Market Segment: 56% Small-Business, 3% Enterprise
User SatisfactionWhat G2 Users Think
DataCAD features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.4
Quality of Support
Average: 8.3
0.0
No information available
8.8
Editing
Average: 7.9
0.0
No information available
What G2 Users ThinkSeller Details
Mircea S.
MS
Ease of use and speed, being as fast as you can be, on the keyboard! It has all the tools needed in order to realize professional construction... Read review
Verified User in Architecture & Planning
UA
The tools are pretty intuitive and the menu system gives you immediate access to its capabilities. Training time for new hires was negligible.... Read review
Seller Details
Year Founded
1984
HQ Location
Simsbury, CT
Company Website
https://www.datacad.com
Twitter
@DATACAD_LLC
LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/1394937/

Edificius

(63)4.4 out of 5
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

Edificius is a professional 3D BIM building design software for architects, engineers, and AEC professionals, combining architectural modeling, landscape design, MEP systems, documentation, cost estim

Industries: Architecture & Planning, Civil Engineering · Market Segment: 29% Small-Business, 3% Mid-Market
User SatisfactionWhat G2 Users Think
Edificius features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.0
Quality of Support
Average: 8.3
8.6
Sequence Steps
Average: 7.8
9.3
Editing
Average: 7.9
8.3
AI Text Summarization
Average: 7.0
What G2 Users ThinkSeller Details
Jonathan L.
JL
One of the main strong points is the fact that the interface is very intuitive and follows a logical workflow from easy modelling to producing... Read review
Verified User
G
I like the ease of use of Edificius and how intuitive it is. The tools are easy to find, making the learning curve smooth. Additionally, the fact... Read review
Seller Details
Year Founded
1989
HQ Location
Bagnoli Irpino, IT
Company Website
https://www.accasoftware.com/
Twitter
@ACCAsoftware
LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/3234479

Newforma Konekt

(32)4.3 out of 5
Entry Level Price:Contact Us
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

Newforma Konekt is the industry’s premier web-based, cloud-hosted Project Information Management platform, providing a central location for your project record. Stop wasting your time and putting your

Industries: Construction, Architecture & Planning · Market Segment: 59% Mid-Market, 31% Enterprise
User SatisfactionWhat G2 Users Think
Newforma Konekt features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.9
Quality of Support
Average: 8.3
7.1
Sequence Steps
Average: 7.8
7.3
Editing
Average: 7.9
6.1
AI Text Summarization
Average: 7.0
What G2 Users ThinkSeller Details
DR
Easy to understand and implement, affordable, and bridges the communication gap between us (contractor) and our design partners and subcontractors. Read review
Kuldeep S.
KS
It is a great app to create a clash-free model within a reasonable timeline. You can keep track of all the clashes and prioritize clashes. With the... Read review
Seller Details
Year Founded
2003
HQ Location
Manchester, NH
Company Website
https://www.newforma.com
LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/30975/

Vectorworks Landmark

(54)4.4 out of 5
Entry Level Price:$153.00
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

Transform your design, modeling, and presentation workflows with Vectorworks Landmark, the industry-leading landscape-focused BIM software solution made specifically for landscape architects and desig

Users: Landscape Architect, Owner · Industries: Architecture & Planning, Design · Market Segment: 69% Small-Business, 19% Mid-Market
User Sentiment

Users like the software's seamless integration between 2D and 3D capabilities, its efficient presentation of design concepts, and the useful planting tools and 3D rendering capabilities. Users mentioned issues with the software such as larger file sizes when exporting to PDF, difficulty in working with larger projects, and a steep learning curve for mastering the software.
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Vectorworks Landmark features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.7
Quality of Support
Average: 8.3
7.4
Sequence Steps
Average: 7.8
8.2
Editing
Average: 7.9
0.0
No information available
Seller Details
Year Founded
1985
HQ Location
Columbia, Maryland
Company Website
https://www.vectorworks.net/
Twitter
@Vectorworks
LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/vectorworks-inc/

Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection

(25)4.6 out of 5
Entry Level Price:$355 per month
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OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

Integrated BIM tools for building design, civil infrastructure, and construction. Get access to a set of integrated tools that equip you to meet any project challenge – now and in the future. Use pow

Industries: Architecture & Planning · Market Segment: 40% Mid-Market, 36% Enterprise
User SatisfactionWhat G2 Users Think
Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.3
Quality of Support
Average: 8.3
6.4
Sequence Steps
Average: 7.8
8.3
Editing
Average: 7.9
0.0
No information available
What G2 Users ThinkSeller Details
Verified User in Architecture & Planning
AA
the availability of many different software titles Read review
WB
The collection gives us access to our most commonly used titles and having more seats than we might likely have if we purchased individually allows... Read review
Seller Details
Year Founded
1982
HQ Location
San Francisco
Company Website
https://www.autodesk.com
Twitter
@autodesk
LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/autodesk/
Ownership
NASDAQ:ADSK

OpenBuildings Designer

(16)4.3 out of 5
Entry Level Price:$2,686 Includes softw...
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

OpenBuildings Designer is a multi-discipline building design application that enables BIM workflows to provide information-rich models for the design, analysis, simulation, and documentation of buildi

Market Segment: 44% Mid-Market, 44% Small-Business
User SatisfactionWhat G2 Users Think
OpenBuildings Designer features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.2
Quality of Support
Average: 8.3
7.3
Sequence Steps
Average: 7.8
8.6
Editing
Average: 7.9
0.0
No information available
What G2 Users ThinkSeller Details
Jackelyn C.
JC
The easily to explore Keys and interface Read review
RH
Customization Flexibility Automation possibilities Availability of tools Training and support Worksets management Reporting... Read review
Seller Details
Year Founded
1984
HQ Location
Exton, PA
Company Website
https://www.bentley.com/
Twitter
@BentleySystems
LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/4929/
Ownership
NASDAQ: BSY

cmBuilder.io

(27)4.9 out of 5
Entry Level Price:$416.00
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

cmBuilder democratizes 4D construction site logistics with fast & easy cloud-based workflows, powerful sequencing simulation capabilities, and unparalleled real-time collaboration.

Industries: Construction · Market Segment: 56% Mid-Market, 26% Enterprise
User SatisfactionWhat G2 Users Think
cmBuilder.io features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.9
Quality of Support
Average: 8.3
9.4
Sequence Steps
Average: 7.8
8.1
Editing
Average: 7.9
10.0
AI Text Summarization
Average: 7.0
What G2 Users ThinkSeller Details
CW
I've been using CM Builder for just over a year now and have been incredibly impressed by its ease of use, graphics, paramtric resources and... Read review
MH
This is an intuitive, easy-to-use, and comprehensive software that helps construction companies with site design and logistics analysis before... Read review
Seller Details
Year Founded
2014
HQ Location
Burnaby
Company Website
https://cadmakers.com/
LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/cadmakers/

ActCAD BIM

(50)4.5 out of 5
Entry Level Price:Contact Us
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

ActCAD is a native dwg/dxf cad software suitable for professional 2D drafting and 3D modeling projects. ActCAD is trusted by over 30000 users in over 103 countries for more than 10 years. The interfac

Industries: Architecture & Planning, Civil Engineering · Market Segment: 80% Small-Business, 18% Mid-Market
User SatisfactionWhat G2 Users Think
ActCAD BIM features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.7
Quality of Support
Average: 8.3
8.8
Sequence Steps
Average: 7.8
9.6
Editing
Average: 7.9
10.0
AI Text Summarization
Average: 7.0
What G2 Users ThinkSeller Details
Verified User in Architecture & Planning
UA
The transition from AutoCAD to ActCAD went smoothly. The help I requested for the installation on my PC running Windows 10 was quickly accomplished... Read review
LAV P.
LP
Autocad BIM is used to create the building information before building is constructed so that we have the cost and time schedule. This also help to... Read review
Seller Details
Year Founded
2010
HQ Location
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
Company Website
https://www.actcad.com
Twitter
@actcadsoftware
LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/13207154/