36 ranked · checked 2026

Best Architecture Software in 2026

Architecture software can help with building design, BIM work and the documents used to develop a project. Compare BIM authoring and BIM workflows with construction documents and rendering tools to see which capabilities match your tasks. IFC support and supported file formats are useful comparison points for handling project information, while platform and supported platforms can help clarify where the software runs. Project limits, free-plan availability and paid-from pricing add practical context. Live Home 3D, Vectorworks Architect and AutoCAD are among the options to weigh against your design and documentation needs.

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Live Home 3D
from $5.99 a monthFree planOn the phone
7.9Visit
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+2.0
A free way to start
+1.2
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+0.4
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+0.7
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+1.6
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+0.8
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+1.2
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AutoCAD
by AutoCAD
from $260 a monthFree trialOn the phone
7.8Visit
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+2.0
A free way to start
+0.8
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+0.4
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+0.7
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+1.6
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+0.8
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+1.5
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Archicad
from $201 a monthFree planOn the phone
7.5Visit
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+2.0
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+1.2
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+0.4
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+1.6
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+0.8
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+1.5

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Chief Architect
from $229 a monthFree trialOn the phone
7.5Visit
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+2.0
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+0.8
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+0.4
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+0.4
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+1.6
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+0.8
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+1.5
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GstarCAD
by GstarCAD
from $239 a yearFree trialOn the phone
7.5Visit
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+2.0
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+0.8
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+0.4
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+0.4
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+1.6
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+0.8
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+1.5
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Arkio
from $35 a monthFree planOn the phone
7.2Visit
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+2.0
A free way to start
+1.2
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+0.4
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+1.6
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+0.8
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+1.2
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Vectorworks Architect
from $170 a monthFree trialOn the phone
7.1Visit
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+2.0
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+0.8
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+0.4
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+1.6
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+0.8
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+1.5
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Floorplanner
from $163 onceFree plan
7.0Visit
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+2.0
A free way to start
+1.2
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+0.4
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+0.7
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+1.6
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+0.8
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+0.3
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Allplan
from €123 a monthFree trialOn the phone
6.8Visit
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+2.0
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+0.8
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+0.4
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+1.6
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+0.8
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+1.2
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Home Designer
from $59 a monthFree trialOn the phone
6.8Visit
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+2.0
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+0.8
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+0.4
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+1.6
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+0.8
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+1.2
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Maket
from $20 a monthFree plan
6.7Visit
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+2.0
A free way to start
+1.2
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+0.4
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+0.4
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+1.6
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+0.8
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+0.3
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ARCHLine.XP
from €3,010 onceFree trialOn the phone
6.5Visit
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+2.0
A free way to start
+0.8
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+0.4
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+1.6
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+0.8
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+0.9
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Graphisoft BIMx
Free planOn the phone
6.5Visit
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+2.0
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+1.2
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+0.4
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+0.6
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+0.8
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+1.5
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D5 Render
from $38 a monthFree plan
6.3Visit
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+2.0
A free way to start
+1.2
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+0.4
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+1.6
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+0.8
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+0.3
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Rayon
from $21 a monthFree plan
6.3Visit
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+2.0
A free way to start
+1.2
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+0.4
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+1.6
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+0.8
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+0.3
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Twinmotion
from $445 a yearFree plan
6.3Visit
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+2.0
A free way to start
+1.2
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+0.4
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+1.6
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+0.8
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+0.3
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Cedreo
Free plan
6.0Visit
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+2.0
A free way to start
+1.2
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+0.4
On several lists
+0.7
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+0.6
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+0.8
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+0.3
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DataCAD
by DataCAD
from $350 a yearFree trial
6.0Visit
Why it stands here
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+2.0
A free way to start
+0.8
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+0.4
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+0.4
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+1.6
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+0.8
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SPIRIT
from €37.50 a monthFree plan
6.0Visit
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+2.0
A free way to start
+1.2
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+0.4
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+1.6
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+0.8
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Lumion
from $1,149 a yearFree trial
5.9Visit
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+2.0
A free way to start
+0.8
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+0.4
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+1.6
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+0.8
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+0.3
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Maxwell Render
from $245 onceFree trial
5.9Visit
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+2.0
A free way to start
+0.8
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+0.4
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+1.6
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+0.8
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+0.3
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Veras
from €190.80 a yearFree trial
5.9Visit
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+2.0
A free way to start
+0.8
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+0.4
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+1.6
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+0.8
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+0.3
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Envisioneer
from $72 a monthFree trial
5.7Visit
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+1.8
A free way to start
+0.8
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+0.4
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+1.6
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+0.8
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+0.3
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SoftPlan
from $79 a monthOn the phone
5.7Visit
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+2.0
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+0.4
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+1.6
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+0.8
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+0.9
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Autodesk Revit
from $251 a monthFree trial
5.6Visit
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+2.0
A free way to start
+0.8
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+0.4
Prices shown
+1.6
Checked lately
+0.8

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