Chief Architect vs Envisioneer
Both are on the Architecture Software list. Here is what each maker publishes, side by side.
 Chief Architect | Envisioneer | |
|---|---|---|
| Place on the list | #4 7.5 | #23 5.7 |
| Maker | — | — |
| Starts at | $229 a month | $72 a month |
| Free | Free trial | Free trial |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone/iPad, Mac, Web, Windows | Web, Windows |
| Open source | No | No |
| Plans | Chief Architect Premier: $229 a month Chief Architect Premier: $1,995 a year | Pro Architect: $72 a month Personal Architect: $115 a year Building Essentials: $140 a month Construction Suite: $185 a month |
| Verdict | 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. | Envisioneer connects residential 3D design with documentation and estimating tools, with features varying by edition. Review the plan inclusions and trial limitations to determine which edition fits the intended workflow. |
| Visit Chief Architect | Visit Envisioneer |