Chief Architect vs Graphisoft BIMx
Both are on the Architecture Software list. Here is what each maker publishes, side by side.
 Chief Architect |  Graphisoft BIMx | |
|---|---|---|
| Place on the list | #4 7.5 | #13 6.5 |
| Maker | — | — |
| Starts at | $229 a month | On request |
| Free | Free trial | Free plan |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone/iPad, Mac, Web, Windows | Android, iPhone/iPad, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Open source | No | No |
| Plans | Chief Architect Premier: $229 a month Chief Architect Premier: $1,995 a year | BIMx: $0 |
| 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. | BIMx is a free option for exploring and presenting linked project layouts, 3D models, and BIM information. Users should account for the Graphisoft ID requirement in desktop and mobile apps and the limits on private Hyper-model sharing. |
| Visit Chief Architect | Visit Graphisoft BIMx |