Vectorworks Architect
Vectorworks Architect: A broad architectural BIM platform spanning design, documentation, coordination, and review. Ranked #4 of 29 in Architectural Design Software by our editors (8.9/10); pricing: Paid; best for architectural practices wanting broad platform coverage.
At a glance
- Editor score8.9 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forArchitectural practices wanting broad platform coverage
- Free planNo
- Founded1985 · Columbia, Maryland, United States
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
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.
Our verdict on Vectorworks Architect
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. Construction documentation includes automated drawing updates, material quantity takeoffs, schedules, reporting, and data-rich building objects. The product also supports 3D visualization, AR, and VR presentation workflows, making it suitable for practices that want design and documentation in one architectural platform.
Its strongest fit is a practice working across varied project stages and consultant workflows. IFC import and export support openBIM exchanges, while integrations include Revit, SketchUp, Rhino, Photoshop, Cinema 4D, Solibri, Bluebeam, Revizto, BIMCollab, Dropbox, Google Drive, and Microsoft OneDrive. Cloud document sharing and processing support distributed collaboration, and the product runs on Windows and macOS with companion web, iOS, and Android services. This combination gives teams several ways to coordinate, share, review, and present project information.
The paid plans are Monthly and Annual. Both include unlimited Vectorworks University courses; Monthly includes 10% off online training, while Annual includes 15% off online training. The main limitation is that automated clash detection is documented through Solibri Office rather than as a native Architect-only capability. Mobile access centers on document review, markup, and reality capture rather than full desktop authoring. Choose Vectorworks Architect if your practice values broad architectural BIM coverage, openBIM coordination, visualization, and multi-platform review. Choose another tool if native clash detection or full mobile production is central to your workflow.
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Vectorworks Architect pricing
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Vectorworks Architect fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Platform | Not verified |
| BIM authoring | Not verified |
| Parametric modeling | Not verified |
| Construction documents | Not verified |
| Rendering tools | Not verified |
| IFC support | Yes |
| Project limit | Not verified |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Phone, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 12 integrations: Revit, SketchUp, Rhino, Photoshop, Cinema 4D, Solibri … See all → |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | vectorworks.net |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Vectorworks Architect integrations
Vectorworks Architect lists 12 integrations on its own site.
- Revit
- SketchUp
- Rhino
- Photoshop
- Cinema 4D
- Solibri
- Bluebeam
- Revizto
- BIMCollab
- Dropbox
- Google Drive
- Microsoft OneDrive
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- AllplanA broad BIM suite for firms coordinating architecture, engineering, construction and cost workflows.9.1
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