Who Uses VectorWorks Architect?
+650,000 designers worldwide, across the Architecture, Landscape and Lighting (entertainment/house of worship) industries.
What Is VectorWorks Architect?
All-in-one BIM, 2D drafting, and 3D CAD software for Mac and Windows. With more efficient drafting, easier modeling, faster rendering, and better documentation. With our cross-platform software, designers can build data-rich, visual models without sacrificing the design process, while collaborating efficiently throughout the project life-cycle.
VectorWorks Architect Details
Vectorworks
http://www.nemetschek.com
Founded 1985
VectorWorks Architect pricing overview
VectorWorks Architect does not have a free version but does offer a free trial. VectorWorks Architect paid version starts at US$3,045.00/one-time.
Starting Price
US$3,045.00/one-time
Free Version
No
Free Trial
Yes
VectorWorks Architect deployment and support
Support
- Chat
Deployment
- Cloud, SaaS, Web-based
- Mac (Desktop)
- Windows (Desktop)
- Windows (On-Premise)
- Linux (On-Premise)
Training
- In Person
- Live Online
- Webinars
- Documentation
VectorWorks Architect Features
3D Architecture Software
- 2D Drawing
- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Activity Tracking
- Animation
- Annotations
- Applications Management
- BIM Modeling
- CRM
- Collaboration Tools
- Communication Management
- Component Library
- Configurable Workflow
- Configuration Management
- Content Library
- Content Management
- Custom Development
- Customisable Branding
- Customisable Templates
- Data Import/Export
- Data Synchronisation
- Data Visualisation
- Design Management
- Document Storage
- Drag & Drop
- File Management
- Geographic Maps
- Graphical Data Presentation
- Image Editing
- Interactive Content
- Labeling
- Landscape Design
- Mobile Access
- Multiple Projects
- Offline Access
- Password Management
- Planning Tools
- Product Catalogue
- Project Planning
- Project Templates
- Project Workflow
- Projections
- Real Time Data
- Search/Filter
- Social Media Integration
- Status Tracking
- Third Party Integrations
- Version Control
- Virtual Tour
- eCommerce Management
3D CAD Software
- 2D Drawing
- API
- Activity Dashboard
- Animation
- Annotations
- Bill of Materials Management
- Collaboration Tools
- Compliance Management
- Component Library
- Configurable Workflow
- Configuration Management
- Content Library
- Custom Development
- Customisable Branding
- Customisable Templates
- Data Capture and Transfer
- Data Import/Export
- Data Storage Management
- Data Synchronisation
- Data Visualisation
- Design Management
- Document Generation
- Document Management
- Document Storage
- Drag & Drop
- File Management
- File Transfer
- For 3D Printing
- For Architects
- For Manufacturers
- Image Editing
- Modeling & Simulation
- Multiple Format Support
- Multiple Projects
- Predictive Analytics
- Process Control
- Projections
- Real Time Comparisons
- Real-time Updates
- Reference Management
- Reporting & Statistics
- Reporting/Analytics
- Rules-Based Workflow
- Secure Data Storage
- Template Management
- Third Party Integrations
- Version Control
- Visual Analytics
- Visual Discovery
- Workflow Management
Architectural CAD Software
- 2D Drawing
- 3D Imaging
- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Applications Management
- Architectural Symbol Library
- Automatic Formatting
- BIM Modeling
- Bills of Material
- Built-In Database
- Charting
- Collaboration Tools
- Comparison View
- Configurable Workflow
- Content Library
- Customisable Branding
- Customisable Templates
- Data Import/Export
- Data Visualisation
- Design Management
- Design Templates
- Document Management
- Document Storage
- Drafting
- Drag & Drop
- File Management
- Graphical Data Presentation
- Historical Reporting
- Image Editing
- Labeling
- Mobile Access
- Multiple Projects
- Organisational Charting
- Product Catalogue
- Project Management
- Project Workflow
- Projections
- Proposal Generation
- Reporting & Statistics
- Reporting/Analytics
- Search/Filter
- Subcontractor Management
- Template Management
- Third Party Integrations
- User Management
- Version Control
- Visual Discovery
- Website Integration
- Workflow Management
- eCommerce Management
Architecture Design Software
- 2D Drawing
- 3D Imaging
- API
- Activity Dashboard
- Approval Process Control
- BIM Modeling
- Billing & Invoicing
- Bills of Material
- Commenting/Notes
- Communication Management
- Contact Management
- Contract/License Management
- Customisable Branding
- Customisable Reports
- Customisable Templates
- Data Import/Export
- Data Visualisation
- Design Management
- Document Management
- Document Storage
- Drafting
- Drag & Drop
- For AEC Industry
- Invoice Management
- Job Costing
- Mobile Access
- Multiple Projects
- Planning Tools
- Presentation Tools
- Project Management
- Project Planning
- Project Time Tracking
- Project Tracking
- Project Workflow
- Projections
- Quotes/Estimates
- Real Time Data
- Real Time Notifications
- Reporting & Statistics
- Role-Based Permissions
- Search/Filter
- Secure Data Storage
- Status Tracking
- Summary Reports
- Task Management
- Task Progress Tracking
- Task Scheduling
- Template Management
- Third Party Integrations
- Timesheet Management
BIM Software
- 2D Drawing
- 3D Imaging
- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Accounting Integration
- Activity Dashboard
- Activity Tracking
- Audit Trail
- Bid Management
- Change Management
- Collaboration Tools
- Conflict Tracking
- Contract/License Management
- Cost Estimating
- Customisable Templates
- Data Import/Export
- Data Visualisation
- Design Management
- Design Modeling
- Document Management
- Document Review
- Document Storage
- Estimating
- For Facility Management
- Issue Management
- Issue Tracking
- Job Costing
- Mobile Access
- Offline Access
- Project Accounting
- Project Estimating
- Project Management
- Project Planning
- Project Tracking
- Projections
- Real Time Notifications
- Real-time Updates
- Reporting & Statistics
- Role-Based Permissions
- SSL Security
- Scheduling
- Search/Filter
- Secure Data Storage
- Status Tracking
- Subcontractor Management
- Task Management
- Task Scheduling
- Third Party Integrations
- Version Control
- Workflow Management
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VectorWorks Architect Reviews for UK Users
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Adam J.
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Overall Rating5 /5
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Ease of Use4 /5
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Features & Functionality5 /5
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Customer Support3 /5
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Value for Money5 /5
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Likelihood to Recommend
- Reviewer Source
- Reviewed on 02/11/2018
"Simple, effective CAD package that looks great"
Comments: This effective and intuitive CAD platform enables me to produce architectural drawings for clients with ease. I can produce incredibly detailed construction drawings that are both readable and informative and enable contractors, clients and any other 3rd party to understand exactly what is being proposed or changed.
Pros: 2D tools are simple and intuitive - I have taught complete novices very quickly how to use the tools and produce great looking Architectural drawings. Can be set up so it is as easy as drawing on a drawing board (I.e. you draw to scale on a piece of paper (no silly model space/paper space like AutoCAD)). Colours, hatched, patterns and opacity all allow you to produce beautiful architectural drawings that are easy to understand and interpret. With tailoring shortcuts it is also very quick to use - I can produce drawings twice as fast as other employees on AutoCAD. Has options for 3D and BIM modelling (although I have only used it minimally as I prefer the freedom of drawing with simple lines). System for backing up data and saves is great and has saved my skin often when I could of lost days worth of work.
Cons: Has had issues with iOS updates in the past and time has been wasted waiting for patches. Very occasionally crashes for bizarre reasons.
- Reviewer Source
- Reviewed on 02/11/2018
Simon E.
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Overall Rating4 /5
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Ease of Use4 /5
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Features & Functionality5 /5
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Customer SupportUnrated
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Value for Money3 /5
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Likelihood to Recommend
- Reviewer Source
- Reviewed on 19/02/2020
"Great software, but...."
Comments: We started using Vectorworks many years ago because it was truly superior to Autocad at producing legible drawings. But Autocad has caught up. And we prefer modeling in Rhino, even though it is a more cumbersome work flow. Meanwhile. for BIM, it makes more sense to use Revit simply because everyone else is using it. IF we were starting our office today, we would not be selecting Vectorworks, much as I like it as a drafting program. And the expensive annual upgrades are frustrating, given how little benefits are.
Pros: Vectorworks is a great drafting program. it allows you to do anything you want, with great control over how the drawings look, and many ways to organize a complete drawing set.
Cons: The software is expensive, and the annual updates add very little. Autocad as pretty much caught up in terms of object-based controls. and ability to make beautiful, robust, legible, intelligent 2D drawings. While the 3D is very intuitive, Rhino is more robust. And for BIM, it is hard to justify not using the industry standard software. So where is the edge for Vectorworks?
- Reviewer Source
- Reviewed on 19/02/2020
Larissa R.
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Overall Rating3 /5
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Ease of Use2 /5
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Features & Functionality2 /5
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Customer Support3 /5
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Value for Money3 /5
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Likelihood to Recommend
- Reviewer Source
- Reviewed on 12/02/2020
"It does absolutely everything"
Comments: I do not like it.. I find it a waste of time
Pros: If you want to do something there are probably at least 3 ways to do it in this software.
Cons:
There are too many ways to customize and do things.. this makes everyday simple tasks very time consuming.
It has too many glitches with Mac OS..
We havent been able to use the file sharing option without wasting hours and hours on redoing work due to crashing or random glitches that wont allow the files to save and sync.
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- Reviewed on 12/02/2020
Rob G.
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Overall Rating5 /5
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Ease of Use5 /5
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Features & Functionality5 /5
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Customer Support5 /5
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Value for Money5 /5
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Likelihood to Recommend
- Reviewer Source
- Reviewed on 11/02/2020
"Outstanding Software"
Comments: We have been using the software over 20 years without hardly any issues! We can still open files from 1994!!!!!! We look at other softwares to make sure we are keeping up. When we factor in money, easy answer.....VectorWorks! We are a full BIM FIRM and VECTORWORKS does everything we need.
Pros: BIM capabilities, ease of learning, ease of use, ease of rendering, Smart tools, exceptional customer service, stability and speed of work.
Cons: Really ...... nothing. If the software doesn’t have something someone else has, they are probably developing it for the next version.
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- Reviewed on 11/02/2020
Bill G.
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Overall Rating5 /5
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Ease of Use5 /5
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Features & Functionality5 /5
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Customer Support5 /5
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Value for Money5 /5
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Likelihood to Recommend
- Reviewer Source
- Reviewed on 11/02/2020
"VECTORWORKS REVIEW"
Comments: The transition has been a smooth and good experience so far.
Pros: The ease of use, the customer support from the software company, and the ease of training
Cons: The process of creating drawing sets and create all the viewports can be tedious.
- Reviewer Source
- Reviewed on 11/02/2020
