Chief Architect vs Vectorworks Architect
Both are on the Architecture Software list. Here is what each maker publishes, side by side.
 Chief Architect | Vectorworks Architect | |
|---|---|---|
| Place on the list | #4 7.5 | #7 7.1 |
| Maker | — | — |
| Starts at | $229 a month | $170 a month |
| Free | Free trial | Free trial |
| 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 | Monthly: $170 a month Annual: $1,530 a year |
| 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. | Vectorworks Architect combines BIM, documentation, modeling, and visualization in an architecture-focused toolset. Consider its single-active-device license rule and online authorization requirements when choosing a plan. |
| Visit Chief Architect | Visit Vectorworks Architect |