Allplan vs Chief Architect
Both are on the Architecture Software list. Here is what each maker publishes, side by side.
 Allplan |  Chief Architect | |
|---|---|---|
| Place on the list | #9 6.8 | #4 7.5 |
| Maker | — | — |
| Starts at | €123 a month | $229 a month |
| Free | Free trial | Free trial |
| Runs on | iPhone/iPad, Mac, Web, Windows | Android, iPhone/iPad, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Open source | No | No |
| Plans | ALLPLAN Basic: €123 a month ALLPLAN Concept: €210 a month ALLPLAN Professional: €263 a month ALLPLAN Ultimate: €353 a month | Chief Architect Premier: $229 a month Chief Architect Premier: $1,995 a year |
| Verdict | ALLPLAN combines BIM modeling and construction workflows across several disciplines, with cloud services and a range of exchange formats. It is a paid product with a 14-day trial and specified Windows system requirements. | Chief Architect Premier brings modeling, documentation, material costing, and visualization into one design tool. Consider its trial restrictions, system requirements, and 229.00 USD per month price before committing. |
| Visit Allplan | Visit Chief Architect |