Chief Architect vs SPIRIT
| Chief Architect | SPIRIT | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Paid from | $166.25/mo | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Android, iOS, macOS, Web, Windows | Windows |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Supported platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows 10 and Windows 11 |
| BIM workflows | — | Yes |
| Construction documents | — | Yes |
| Supported file formats | — | DWG, DXF, S12 (SPIRIT), IFC, SketchUp (SKP), glTF, STL, Collada, PDF, JPG, BMP, PNG, NAS (ALKIS), Excel, Word |
| Team collaboration | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Architecture Software. On Bettesworth Construction, Chief Architect scores higher on our published basis.