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Best 3D Architecture Software in 2026

18 apps
Research read 28 Sept 2026
How the order is worked out

1

Archicad

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4

Archicad combines building design, documentation, visualization, and model collaboration with openBIM support.

7.7 From $201/user/mo (annual) · 30-day trial Visit site
2

Bonsai

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

Bonsai combines IFC authoring and model review in a free, open-source desktop suite. The alpha label for Studio is important to consider, and Bonsai Web is not yet presented as available.

7.3 Free plan Visit site
3

Cedreo

Free plan MacWebWindows

Cedreo combines planning tools and 3D renderings in a browser-based package for housing professionals.

7.3 Free plan Visit site
4

Live Home 3D

Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1

Live Home 3D supports floor planning, 3D walkthroughs, and model imports across several platforms. The free version has story and export-watermark limits; paid options start at $5.99 a month.

7.1 Free plan · paid from $5.99/mo Visit site
5

Planner 5D

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3

Planner 5D covers plan drawing, room furnishing, and 3D design, with distinct free and paid options.

7.0 Free plan · paid from $19.99/mo Visit site
6

Floorplanner

Free plan APIWeb

Floorplanner combines room layout editing with 3D views and image exports in a browser. The free account has defined project and export limits; one-time credits can unlock higher limits and exports.

6.9 Free plan Visit site
7

Allplan

Free trial iPhoneMacWeb+1

ALLPLAN covers multiple AEC disciplines and project stages, with cloud collaboration and broad data exchange support.

6.6 From $140/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
8

ARCHLine.XP

Free trial AndroidExtensionMac+1

ARCHLine.XP is a fit for design teams that need architectural and interior tools alongside coordinated BIM documentation and visualization.

6.5 From €3,010 · 30-day trial Visit site
9

Autodesk Forma Build
by Autodesk Forma Build
Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

Choose Forma Build if your construction team needs connected project workflows and mobile field access, with Essentials and per-user paid options.

6.4 Pricing on request Visit site
10

Chief Architect

Free trial AndroidiPhoneMac+2

Choose Chief Architect Premier for residential or light commercial design that combines 3D modeling, construction documents, changing cost estimates, and visual presentations.

6.3 From $1,995/yr Visit site
11

Home Designer

Free trial AndroidiPhoneMac+1

Home Designer brings planning, visualization and estimation tools together for home projects. Check the trial restrictions and subscription terms before choosing it.

6.1 From $79/mo Visit site
12

CYPE Architecture

Free plan Windows

5.9 Free plan · paid from €2,200 Visit site
13

Vectorworks Architect

Free trial AndroidiPhoneMac+2

Choose Vectorworks Architect for architectural BIM work that combines parametric modeling, documentation, assessments, and visualization.

5.8 Visit site
14

Renga Architecture

Free trial APIWindows

Renga Architecture brings modeling, collaboration, schedules, documentation, and file exchange into one Windows BIM environment.

5.6 30-day trial Visit site
15

SoftPlan

Paid iPhoneWindows

SoftPlan combines professional home design, estimating, rendering, and exchange formats.

5.0 From $79/mo Visit site
16

Edificius

Paid Windows

4.6 From €799/yr · 30-day trial Visit site
17

OpenBuildings Designer

Paid Windows

OpenBuildings Designer combines multi-discipline building design with IFC, cloud, clash, quantity, and API features.

4.4 From $3,844/mo (annual) Visit site
18

Architect 3D

Paid

4.3 Visit site

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