SoftPlan
SoftPlan: A Windows-only design suite combining BIM, construction documents, estimating, and collaboration. Ranked #21 of 25 in Floor Plan Software by our editors (7.1/10); pricing: Paid; best for established Windows-based construction professionals.
At a glance
- Editor score7.1 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forEstablished Windows-based construction professionals
- Free planNo
- Paid from$169/user/mo
- Plan modes2d_and_3d
- Founded1985 · Brentwood, Tennessee, United States
- Facts checked22 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Combines 2D drafting, 3D modeling, BIM, and construction documents
- Supports estimates, material lists, waste calculations, and cost planning
- Connects DWG/DXF, SketchUp, AutoCAD, Lumion, and Google Earth workflows
Where it doesn't
- Runs on Windows rather than multiple desktop platforms
- No free plan is available
- Measurement tools are manual
Our verdict on SoftPlan
SoftPlan is professional home-design software for architects, builders, designers, and remodelers working on residential and light commercial projects. It brings 2D floor-plan drafting, 3D modeling, rendering, construction-document generation, BIM, parametric design, material lists, estimates, and waste-factor calculations into one Windows desktop application. The product also includes SoftList, reView, and SoftPlan+ cloud services with the current subscription, giving established construction professionals a broader workflow than a basic floor-plan drawing tool.
Pricing is subscription-based and billed monthly. New users and additional stations are listed at $169 per month, with SoftPlan, SoftList, reView, and SoftPlan+ cloud services included. Existing supported license holders can access SoftPlan+ upgrades for $79 per month. The published plans show a paid product with no free plan, so the lower starting price applies to supported existing users rather than new accounts. Buyers should also account for the Windows-only desktop requirement when evaluating workstation fit.
Its strongest advantage is workflow depth. SoftPlan supports construction documents, physically based rendering textures, AI-enhanced rendering, automatic material lists, cost estimates, and waste calculations, while DWG and DXF import and export support technical exchange. SketchUp symbols and model export, Google Earth site modeling, and integrations with AutoCAD, Lumion, MiTek, and REScheck extend its role beyond basic layout work. Project sharing and client markups are handled through reView, with comments supporting collaboration. SoftPlan is a strong fit for established Windows-based construction professionals who need design-to-document workflows; teams wanting browser-first access, broader platform coverage, or automated measurements should consider alternatives.
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SoftPlan fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $169/user/mo |
| Device access | Desktop |
| Plan modes | 2d_and_3d |
| Plan import formats | DWG, DXF, PDF, SKP |
| Plan export formats | DWG, DXF, PDF, SKP, FBX |
| Measurement tools | Manual |
| Collaboration | Comments |
| Offline access | Yes |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Support | Email, Phone, Tickets, Live chat, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 6 integrations: AutoCAD, SketchUp, Lumion, Google Earth, MiTek, REScheck |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | softplan.com |
| Facts checked | 22 Sep 2026 |
SoftPlan integrations
SoftPlan lists 6 integrations on its own site.
- AutoCAD
- SketchUp
- Lumion
- Google Earth
- MiTek
- REScheck
Alternatives to SoftPlan
- Sweet Home 3DA capable free option for offline residential floor plans and detailed 3D visualization.9.2
- magicplanA measurement-led floor planning tool with strong documentation, exports, and team workflows.8.9
- RoomSketcherA broad floor-plan and visualization suite with clear entry pricing and AI tools.8.8
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