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21 products matching your filters. Each one described on the same fields, so two tools can be read against each other rather than against their own marketing.
Showing 1–21 of 21


AutoCAD
Computer-aided design and drafting software
From $2,095/yr- Windows
- macOS
- Web
3 alternatives · 2 questions answered

Autodesk Revit
BIM software for architects and engineers
From $29/mo- Windows
4 alternatives · 3 questions answered

Bluebeam Revu
PDF markup and collaboration for construction
From $260/yr- Windows
- macOS
- Web
- +2
4 alternatives · 2 questions answered

BricsCAD BIM
Affordable BIM software with DWG compatibility
From €1,060/yr- Windows
- macOS
- Web
3 alternatives · 4 questions answered

Chief Architect
Professional home design and construction software
Free plan, then $166.25/mo- Windows
- macOS
4 alternatives · 4 questions answered

Egnyte
Cloud-based file management and collaboration platform
From $60/mo- Web
- iOS
- Android
- +1
4 alternatives · 4 questions answered

InEight
Enterprise construction software platform
From $1,000/mo- Web
- Windows
4 alternatives · 2 questions answered

Jonas Premier
Comprehensive ERP for construction and engineering companies
From $500/mo- Web
- Windows
4 alternatives · 1 limitation documented

Microsoft Project
Keep projects organized and on track
From $10/mo- Web
- Windows
- macOS
3 alternatives · 3 questions answered

Navisworks
Project review software for construction professionals
From $145/mo- Windows
4 alternatives · 1 limitation documented
PlanSwift
Digital takeoff and estimating software
From $1,499/yr- Windows
4 alternatives · 3 questions answered

Primavera P6
Enterprise project portfolio management for construction
From $2,500/yr- Windows
- Web
4 alternatives · 1 limitation documented

Revit
Building Information Modeling (BIM) software
From $380/mo- Windows
3 alternatives · 1 question answered

Sage 300 Construction
Cloud-based construction ERP software
From $400/mo- Web
- Windows
4 alternatives · 1 limitation documented


SketchUp
3D design software for everyone
Free plan available- Web
- iOS
- Windows
- +1
4 alternatives · 4 questions answered

SketchUp Pro
3D design and modeling software for architects and designers
Free plan, then $10.75/mo- Windows
- macOS
- Web
- +1
4 alternatives · 3 questions answered

Tekla Structures
BIM software for structural engineering and construction
From $400/mo- Windows
4 alternatives · 2 questions answered

Vectorworks Architect
Advanced BIM and design software for architects
From $199/mo- Windows
- macOS
4 alternatives · 5 questions answered

Viewpoint Vista
Enterprise construction ERP software
From $600/mo- Web
- Windows
4 alternatives · 4 questions answered
Head to head
Construction tools, compared
Pairings from this slice of the directory, each one checked by two reviewers who agreed a buyer would weigh the two against each other.
- ArchiCAD vs Autodesk Revit
- ArchiCAD vs SketchUp
- ArchiCAD vs SketchUp Pro
- Autodesk Revit vs SketchUp
- Autodesk Revit vs SketchUp Pro
- ArchiCAD vs Bluebeam Revu
- Autodesk Revit vs Bluebeam Revu
- Bluebeam Revu vs SketchUp
- Autodesk Revit vs BricsCAD BIM
- ArchiCAD vs BricsCAD BIM
- BricsCAD BIM vs Vectorworks Architect
- ArchiCAD vs Chief Architect
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