Chief Architect vs Rayon
Both are on the Architecture Software list. Here is what each maker publishes, side by side.
 Chief Architect |  Rayon | |
|---|---|---|
| Place on the list | #4 7.5 | #15 6.3 |
| Maker | — | — |
| Starts at | $229 a month | $21 a month |
| Free | Free trial | Free plan |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone/iPad, Mac, Web, Windows | Mac, Web, Windows |
| Open source | No | No |
| Plans | Chief Architect Premier: $229 a month Chief Architect Premier: $1,995 a year | Free: $0 Pro: $21 a month Team: $38 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. | Rayon focuses on collaborative 2D architectural drawing, with AI tools and multiple import and export formats. Check the import cap and plan-specific features against your workflow. |
| Visit Chief Architect | Visit Rayon |