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Best Urban Planning and Design Software in 2026

Urban planning and design software supports tasks such as scenario planning, zoning and land use work, spatial analysis, 3D visualization, and public engagement. Options in this category run on the web, Windows, macOS, through an API, or as self-hosted deployments.

  1. 1

    ArcGIS Hub

    by ArcGIS Hub
    Paid APISelf-hostedWeb

    ArcGIS Hub combines community-facing websites, data sharing, and engagement tools, with Premium adding collaboration features.

    6.0 Pricing on request Visit site
  2. 2

    Streetmix

    Free plan Web
    5.9 Free plan Visit site
  3. 3

    TestFit

    Paid MacWebWindows

    TestFit provides prompt-based, 2D, and 3D site design with separate parking and site-focused plans.

    4.8 From $195/mo Visit site
  4. 4

    CUBE

    Paid
    4.3 Pricing on request Visit site
  5. 5

    PTV Vissim

    Paid Windows
    4.3 Pricing on request Visit site
  6. 6

    TransCAD

    Paid Windows
    3.9 Pricing on request Visit site
  7. 7

    UrbanSim

    Paid Web
    3.8 Pricing on request Visit site

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Compare the capabilities you need with platform support, deployment options, and price. Check what a free plan includes, whether a free trial is offered, and whether an open-source licence lets you read or change the code. Review licence terms before choosing.

Questions

Which platforms do these tools support?

Platforms listed for tools in this category include web, Windows, macOS, API, and self-hosted deployments.

Is a free plan available?

Streetmix lists a free plan. TestFit lists no free plan. Check the current terms for the product you are considering.

What does TestFit cost?

TestFit is a paid product listed from $195 per month, with no free plan.

Which tools list pricing on request?

CUBE, PTV Vissim, TransCAD, and UrbanSim list pricing on request.

What planning capabilities should I compare?

Compare scenario planning, zoning and land use, spatial analysis, 3D visualization, public engagement tools, and deployment.

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