Edificius vs Renga Architecture

EEdificius8.1Visit Renga Architecture7.9Visit

Higher score E Edificius #8 in Architectural Design Software 8.1/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Edificius

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Renga Architecture #9 in Architectural Design Software 7.9/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Renga

• Edificius fits best

  Windows-based BIM teams needing rendering and takeoffs

• Renga Architecture fits best

  Windows architects wanting focused parametric BIM

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Side by side

Feature	EEdificius 8.1/10 Visit ↗	Renga Architecture 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.1	7.9
Ranking	#8 in Architectural Design Software	#9 in Architectural Design Software
Best for	Windows-based BIM teams needing rendering and takeoffs	Windows architects wanting focused parametric BIM
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	€799/yr	—
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	30 days	30 days
Free trial length	30 days	30 days
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows	Windows
Support	Email, Community, Docs	Tickets, Docs
Integrations	7 integrations	5 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Edificius 5/5 · Renga Architecture 5/5
BIM authoring	✓	✓
Parametric modeling	✓	✓
Construction documents	✓	✓
Rendering tools	✓	✓
IFC support	✓	✓
Specs
Platform	Windows	Windows
Project limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Parametric 2D and 3D BIM with automatic construction documentation Rendering, real-time visualization and immersive virtual reality Dynamic bills of quantities plus scan-to-BIM and MEP workflows	Parametric 2D and 3D modeling for building design Automates plans, elevations, sections, schedules, and drawings Supports worksharing plus IFC4, DWG, and DXF exchange
Cons	Windows-only platform limits deployment flexibility Starting price is €799 per year No free plan; the trial is limited to 30 days	Windows-only availability limits cross-platform workflows No free plan is available Paid plan pricing is not detailed here
Our verdict	Edificius is desktop BIM software from ACCA software S.p.A. for architects, engineers, surveyors and other AEC professionals. Its scope covers 2D and 3D architectural modeling with parametric objects, automatic floor plans, elevations,… Read the review →	Renga Architecture is BIM software for architects and construction designers working on building projects. It combines 2D and 3D building modeling with parametric profiles, assemblies, windows, and doors. Its worksharing feature supports… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Edificius — where it wins

  • Parametric 2D and 3D BIM with automatic construction documentation
  • Rendering, real-time visualization and immersive virtual reality
  • Dynamic bills of quantities plus scan-to-BIM and MEP workflows

  Where it doesn't

  • Windows-only platform limits deployment flexibility
  • Starting price is €799 per year
  • No free plan; the trial is limited to 30 days

• Renga Architecture — where it wins

  • Parametric 2D and 3D modeling for building design
  • Automates plans, elevations, sections, schedules, and drawings
  • Supports worksharing plus IFC4, DWG, and DXF exchange

  Where it doesn't

  • Windows-only availability limits cross-platform workflows
  • No free plan is available
  • Paid plan pricing is not detailed here

• EEdificius8.1/10 · 30-day trial

  A broad Windows BIM package for design, documentation, rendering and takeoffs.

  Visit EdificiusFull verdict →
• Renga Architecture7.9/10 · 30-day trial

  A focused Windows BIM tool for parametric modeling, documentation, and IFC exchange.

  Visit RengaFull verdict →