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What it is

Zenerate is web software for early design studies of single-family, multifamily and mixed-use projects. It generates several layout options from objectives such as floor area ratio, unit count, floors and unit mix. Drag-and-drop editing lets users extend buildings, add wings, and change building or unit profiles. The feasibility workflow includes pro forma insights and financial analysis. Users can save custom unit designs in a library and export PDF or Excel reports, CAD floor plans and Revit models. The product supports measurement input, 2D floor plans and a 3D view. Zenerate also offers an AI-enhanced feasibility report service that combines generative design with local architectural insight. Enterprise options can tailor building types and algorithms to a customer workflow, while a building-library feature is planned for a future release. The free version allows up to three projects; paid feature pricing requires contacting Zenerate. A seven-day trial is listed.

Who it suits. It suits developers, architects, contractors and commercial real estate brokers exploring early project options. Teams needing feasibility outputs, editable layouts and CAD or Revit exports may find its workflow relevant.

Good

  • Generates multiple options from project objectives
  • Supports single-family, multifamily and mixed-use studies
  • Exports PDF, Excel, CAD/DXF and Revit
  • Includes pro forma and financial analysis
  • Offers a free version for three projects

Watch for

  • Free version is limited to three projects
  • Paid feature pricing requires contacting Zenerate
  • Building-library feature is only planned
  • Service is web-based

Verdict

Zenerate combines automated concept layouts, manual editing and feasibility analysis in a browser workflow. Its three-project free version enables limited evaluation, while larger or paid use requires a pricing conversation.

Plans and prices

PlanPriceBilled
Free version$0—
Subscription—Monthly or annually

From Zenerate's own pricing page, checked 7 Oct 2026. Every plan

What the maker publishes

Audience
The maker presents the product for developers, architects, contractors, and commercial real estate brokers. source
Automated layouts
It generates multiple design options based on objectives such as floor area ratio, unit count, floors, and unit mix. source
Compliance limit
The terms say the service is not tailored to industry-specific regulations such as HIPAA or FISMA. source
Editing
Drag-and-drop editing lets users extend buildings, add wings, and adjust building and unit profiles. source
Enterprise
Enterprise options can tailor building types and algorithms to a customer's workflow. source
Exports
Users can export PDF and Excel reports, CAD floor plans, and Revit models. source
Financial analysis
The site describes pro forma insights and financial analysis as part of its feasibility workflow. source
Founded
2020 source
Headquarters
Los Angeles, California, United States source
Privacy
The privacy policy says personal information may be transferred to countries including the Republic of Korea and that the company does not sell personal information for CCPA purposes. source
Project types
The app supports concept generation for single-family, multifamily, and mixed-use projects. source
Purpose
Zenerate is web-based software for early-phase design studies, with design generation and manual editing. source
Report service
Zenerate offers an AI-enhanced feasibility report service combining generative design with local architectural insight. source
Security
The privacy policy says the company uses commercially reasonable precautions, including password protection and encryption where appropriate. source
Support
The maker provides a contact form and lists [email protected] for inquiries and pricing questions. source
Typical units
Users can save custom unit designs in a library; a building-library feature is described as planned for a future release. source