Allplan vs Vectorworks Architect

Allplan9.1Visit Vectorworks Architect8.9Visit

Higher score Allplan #3 in Architectural Design Software 9.1/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Allplan

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Vectorworks Architect #4 in Architectural Design Software 8.9/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Vectorworks

• Allplan fits best

  Multidiscipline firms needing BIM and cost workflows

• Vectorworks Architect fits best

  Architectural practices wanting broad platform coverage

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Side by side

Feature	Allplan 9.1/10 Visit ↗	Vectorworks Architect 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.9
Ranking	#3 in Architectural Design Software	#4 in Architectural Design Software
Best for	Multidiscipline firms needing BIM and cost workflows	Architectural practices wanting broad platform coverage
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$140/user/mo	—
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, iOS	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Community, Docs	Email, Phone, Docs
Integrations	7 integrations	12 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Allplan 1/5 · Vectorworks Architect 1/5
BIM authoring	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Parametric modeling	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Construction documents	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Rendering tools	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
IFC support	✓	✓
Specs
Platform	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Project limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Covers architectural, structural and civil engineering workflows Combines BIMPLUS collaboration with IFC interoperability and clash detection Includes quantity takeoff, costing, scripting and detailing tools	Parametric BIM supports walls, doors, windows, schedules, and documentation. OpenBIM workflows include IFC import/export and consultant coordination. Cloud, web, iOS, and Android services extend sharing and document review.
Cons	Annual-billed plans range from $140 to $404 per user per month The Basic plan focuses on drafting, basic 3D modeling and collaboration Mobile access is provided as a viewer rather than a full modeling workspace	There is no free plan; Vectorworks Architect is paid software. Automated clash detection is handled through Solibri Office, not natively. Mobile access is focused on document review, markup, and reality capture.
Our verdict	Allplan is BIM software for architecture, structural and civil engineering, infrastructure, fabrication and construction workflows. It supports design and documentation from early concepts through detailed modeling, quantity takeoff,… Read the review →	Vectorworks Architect is desktop architectural BIM software for architects and design professionals. It covers conceptual, schematic, and detailed architectural design, with parametric BIM objects for walls, doors, and windows.… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Allplan — where it wins

  • Covers architectural, structural and civil engineering workflows
  • Combines BIMPLUS collaboration with IFC interoperability and clash detection
  • Includes quantity takeoff, costing, scripting and detailing tools

  Where it doesn't

  • Annual-billed plans range from $140 to $404 per user per month
  • The Basic plan focuses on drafting, basic 3D modeling and collaboration
  • Mobile access is provided as a viewer rather than a full modeling workspace

• Vectorworks Architect — where it wins

  • Parametric BIM supports walls, doors, windows, schedules, and documentation.
  • OpenBIM workflows include IFC import/export and consultant coordination.
  • Cloud, web, iOS, and Android services extend sharing and document review.

  Where it doesn't

  • There is no free plan; Vectorworks Architect is paid software.
  • Automated clash detection is handled through Solibri Office, not natively.
  • Mobile access is focused on document review, markup, and reality capture.

• Allplan9.1/10 · 14-day trial

  A broad BIM suite for firms coordinating architecture, engineering, construction and cost workflows.

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• Vectorworks Architect8.9/10 · Paid

  A broad architectural BIM platform spanning design, documentation, coordination, and review.

  Visit VectorworksFull verdict →