# Top Free Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software Check out our list of free Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software. Products featured on this list are the ones that offer a free trial version. As with most free versions, there are limitations, typically time or features. If you'd like to see more products and to evaluate additional feature options, compare all [Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/building-design-and-building-information-modeling-bim) to ensure you get the right product. ## View Free Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software G2 takes pride in showing unbiased reviews on user satisfaction in our ratings and reports. We do not allow paid placements in any of our ratings, rankings, or reports. Learn about our [scoring methodologies](https://research.g2.com/g2-scoring-methodologies). **34** Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Products Available View all [Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/building-design-and-building-information-modeling-bim) View all [Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/building-design-and-building-information-modeling-bim) ### [AutoCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews) [By Autodesk](https://www.g2.com/sellers/autodesk) [ (1,936)4.4 out of 5 ](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews#reviews "Read AutoCAD Reviews") Product Description Redefine how you create with Autodesk® AutoCAD®. Autodesk AI empowers you to reimagine your creative process in AutoCAD, delivering advanced automation and meaningful performance enhancements that h **Users:** Architect, Designer · **Industries:** Architecture & Planning, Civil Engineering · **Market Segment:** 46% Small-Business, 34% Mid-Market ![Verified User in Construction](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Construction") CC Its precision and ability to automate repetitive tasks make complex technical drafting incredibly efficient[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews/autocad-review-12769867) ![Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering") UM The precision and reliability in technical Drafting is pretty good. Interface is professional and also customizable which is very rare. It has wide...[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews/autocad-review-12784304) Year Founded 1982 HQ Location San Francisco Company Website https://www.autodesk.com Twitter @autodesk LinkedIn® Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/autodesk/ Ownership NASDAQ:ADSK ### [Revit](https://www.g2.com/products/revit/reviews) [By Autodesk](https://www.g2.com/sellers/autodesk) [ (953)4.6 out of 5 ](https://www.g2.com/products/revit/reviews#reviews "Read Revit Reviews") Product Description Autodesk® Revit® software is built for Building Information Modeling (BIM), helping professionals design, build, and maintain higher-quality, more energy-efficient buildings. Using the information-ric **Users:** BIM Manager, Architect · **Industries:** Architecture & Planning, Construction · **Market Segment:** 42% Mid-Market, 39% Small-Business RC Revit is boundless and with its ability to embed a broad of array logic with the use of parametric processes, we can crate and extrapolate...[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/revit/reviews/revit-review-12222438) AJ ACC Retail is best known for its supportive team culture and the excellent professional growth opportunities it offers to its employees.[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/revit/reviews/revit-review-12750883) Year Founded 1982 HQ Location San Francisco Company Website https://www.autodesk.com Twitter @autodesk LinkedIn® Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/autodesk/ Ownership NASDAQ:ADSK [![G2 Advertising](/assets/my-g2-logo-41632af6f81a240a0a9886638f412b2ac9a29f4001534f8c83be89a58ef9d45d.svg "G2 Advertising")](https://sell.g2.com/case-studies/how-aisdr-uses-g2-ads-to-turn-g2-into-top-5-traffic-source) Sponsored G2 Advertising Get 2x conversion than Google Ads with G2 Advertising! G2 Advertising places your product in premium positions on high-traffic pages and on targeted competitor pages to reach buyers at key comparison moments. [ Learn More ](https://sell.g2.com/case-studies/how-aisdr-uses-g2-ads-to-turn-g2-into-top-5-traffic-source) ### [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) [By Trimble](https://www.g2.com/sellers/trimble) [ (1,327)4.5 out of 5 ](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews#reviews "Read SketchUp Reviews") Product Description SketchUp helps architects and designers turn their ideas into reality with simple, powerful 3D modeling software. Whether your design is massive or miniature, we'll be with you every step of the way. **Users:** Architect, Designer · **Industries:** Architecture & Planning, Design · **Market Segment:** 75% Small-Business, 18% Mid-Market User SentimentHow are these determined? Reviewers like the intuitive push-pull tool for creating and modifying 3D geometry, the vast 3D Warehouse library with millions of free models, and the software's user-friendliness and ease of use. Users experienced limitations with advanced modeling and rendering tasks without additional plugins, performance slowdowns with larger models, and difficulties in creating complex geometry and extracting information from sketches. Year Founded 1978 HQ Location Sunnyvale, CA Company Website https://www.trimble.com Twitter @TrimbleCorpNews LinkedIn® Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/5160/ Ownership NASDAQ ### [Archicad](https://www.g2.com/products/archicad/reviews) [By GRAPHISOFT](https://www.g2.com/sellers/graphisoft) [ (292)4.6 out of 5 ](https://www.g2.com/products/archicad/reviews#reviews "Read Archicad Reviews") Product Description Archicad is a Building Information Modeling (BIM) software platform developed by Graphisoft. It’s designed for architects, designers, engineers, and other AEC professionals. Archicad is available nati **Users:** Architect, Principal · **Industries:** Architecture & Planning, Construction · **Market Segment:** 86% Small-Business, 11% Mid-Market ![Greg B.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Greg B.") GB I was enlisted by Charles River Software (the original creators of Revit) in the late 1990's to be a part of their Pioneer Program. At that time I...[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/archicad/reviews/archicad-review-7581892) ![Jaren H.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Jaren H.") JH The interface is very user-friendly and looks nice. Other programs that I won't name... look so sterile and uninviting. when you are in a program...[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/archicad/reviews/archicad-review-9632396) Year Founded 1982 HQ Location Budapest, Hungary Company Website https://www.graphisoft.com Twitter @GRAPHISOFT LinkedIn® Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/14044/ Ownership XETRA: NEM ### [Vectorworks Architect](https://www.g2.com/products/vectorworks-architect/reviews) [By Vectorworks, Inc.](https://www.g2.com/sellers/vectorworks-inc) [ (236)4.3 out of 5 ](https://www.g2.com/products/vectorworks-architect/reviews#reviews "Read Vectorworks Architect Reviews") Product Description Built to showcase your skill and creativity, Vectorworks Architect allows you to sketch, model, and document in a fully integrated workflow with the world’s most design-centric BIM solution. With supe **Users:** Owner, President · **Industries:** Architecture & Planning, Design · **Market Segment:** 83% Small-Business, 9% Mid-Market ![Verified User in Construction](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Construction") UC I like that once I've created the model, there is a record of all the materials, and everything I need to know about the project is in one place.[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/vectorworks-architect/reviews/vectorworks-architect-review-9627135) ![Verified User in Architecture & Planning](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Architecture & Planning") UA Having used both ArchiCAD and Revit 'in anger' for over 5 years each as well as many others over the past 30 odd years I settled on Vectorworks for...[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/vectorworks-architect/reviews/vectorworks-architect-review-9632694) Year Founded 1985 HQ Location Columbia, Maryland Company Website https://www.vectorworks.net/ Twitter @Vectorworks LinkedIn® Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/vectorworks-inc/ ### [AutoCAD MEP](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad-mep/reviews) [By Autodesk](https://www.g2.com/sellers/autodesk) [ (203)4.3 out of 5 ](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad-mep/reviews#reviews "Read AutoCAD MEP Reviews") Product Description AutoCAD® MEP software helps you draft, design, and document building systems. **Users:** Executive Engineer, Senior Engineer · **Industries:** Construction, Design · **Market Segment:** 49% Mid-Market, 27% Enterprise ![Khalil Y.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Khalil Y.") KY The mashup between traditional CAD features with 3D revit like skills[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad-mep/reviews/autocad-mep-review-4555289) ![LAV P.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "LAV P.") LP Autocad Mep is best for the Mep service Modeling. AUTOCAD MEP provide us the actual sizes and with database management we can have actual pressure...[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad-mep/reviews/autocad-mep-review-5305929) Year Founded 1982 HQ Location San Francisco Company Website https://www.autodesk.com Twitter @autodesk LinkedIn® Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/autodesk/ Ownership NASDAQ:ADSK ### [Civil 3D](https://www.g2.com/products/civil-3d/reviews) [By Autodesk](https://www.g2.com/sellers/autodesk) [ (305)4.4 out of 5 ](https://www.g2.com/products/civil-3d/reviews#reviews "Read Civil 3D Reviews") Product Description Autodesk® Civil 3D® software is a civil engineering design and documentation solution that supports Building Information Modeling (BIM) workflows on civil infrastructure projects, including roads and **Users:** Civil Engineer, Project Manager · **Industries:** Civil Engineering, Construction · **Market Segment:** 43% Mid-Market, 31% Small-Business ![Verified User in Civil Engineering](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Civil Engineering") CC 1. Simple and Self Explained User Interface 2. Inter usability between other software such as MicroDrainage and Bentley CivilStorm 3. AutoDesk...[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/civil-3d/reviews/civil-3d-review-4410318) ![Sagar V.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Sagar V.") SV Enables the Dynamic Integration for my projects of building and roads and enables the presentation in the realistic world with easily available...[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/civil-3d/reviews/civil-3d-review-6900635) Year Founded 1982 HQ Location San Francisco Company Website https://www.autodesk.com Twitter @autodesk LinkedIn® Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/autodesk/ Ownership NASDAQ:ADSK ### [Edificius](https://www.g2.com/products/edificius/reviews) [By ACCA Software](https://www.g2.com/sellers/acca-software) [ (65)4.4 out of 5 ](https://www.g2.com/products/edificius/reviews#reviews "Read Edificius Reviews") Product Description Edificius is a professional 3D BIM building design software for architects, engineers, and AEC professionals, combining architectural modeling, landscape design, MEP systems, documentation, cost estim **Industries:** Architecture & Planning, Civil Engineering · **Market Segment:** 31% Small-Business, 3% Mid-Market ![Verified User](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User") G I like the ease of use of Edificius and how intuitive it is. The tools are easy to find, making the learning curve smooth. Additionally, the fact...[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/edificius/reviews/edificius-review-12082236) ![Gianluca U.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Gianluca U.") GU I appreciate the speed of Edificius, which is superior to many other programs. Its completeness and ease of use are excellent, especially for new...[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/edificius/reviews/edificius-review-12201850) Year Founded 1989 HQ Location Bagnoli Irpino, IT Company Website https://www.accasoftware.com/ Twitter @ACCAsoftware LinkedIn® Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/3234479 ### [DataCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/datacad/reviews) [By DataCAD](https://www.g2.com/sellers/datacad) [ (64)4.8 out of 5 ](https://www.g2.com/products/datacad/reviews#reviews "Read DataCAD Reviews") Product Description DataCAD is a professional-level Architectural CADD program for design, presentation, and documentation. DataCAD is one of the few software applications that are developed specifically for Architects, **Users:** Owner, President · **Industries:** Architecture & Planning, Construction · **Market Segment:** 56% Small-Business, 3% Enterprise ![Mircea S.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Mircea S.") MS Ease of use and speed, being as fast as you can be, on the keyboard! It has all the tools needed in order to realize professional construction...[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/datacad/reviews/datacad-review-2073025) ![Verified User in Architecture & Planning](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Architecture & Planning") UA The tools are pretty intuitive and the menu system gives you immediate access to its capabilities. Training time for new hires was negligible....[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/datacad/reviews/datacad-review-2077515) Year Founded 1984 HQ Location Simsbury, CT Company Website https://www.datacad.com Twitter @DATACAD\_LLC LinkedIn® Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/1394937/ ### [Newforma Konekt](https://www.g2.com/products/newforma-konekt/reviews) [By Newforma](https://www.g2.com/sellers/newforma) [ (33)4.3 out of 5 ](https://www.g2.com/products/newforma-konekt/reviews#reviews "Read Newforma Konekt Reviews") Product Description Newforma Konekt is the industry’s premier web-based, cloud-hosted Project Information Management platform, providing a central location for your project record. Stop wasting your time and putting your **Industries:** Construction, Architecture & Planning · **Market Segment:** 61% Mid-Market, 30% Enterprise DR Easy to understand and implement, affordable, and bridges the communication gap between us (contractor) and our design partners and subcontractors. [Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/newforma-konekt/reviews/newforma-konekt-review-3098938) ![Kuldeep S.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Kuldeep S.") KS It is a great app to create a clash-free model within a reasonable timeline. You can keep track of all the clashes and prioritize clashes. With the...[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/newforma-konekt/reviews/newforma-konekt-review-5155637) Year Founded 2003 HQ Location Manchester, NH Company Website https://www.newforma.com LinkedIn® Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/30975/ ### [Vectorworks Landmark](https://www.g2.com/products/vectorworks-landmark/reviews) [By Vectorworks, Inc.](https://www.g2.com/sellers/vectorworks-inc) [ (55)4.4 out of 5 ](https://www.g2.com/products/vectorworks-landmark/reviews#reviews "Read Vectorworks Landmark Reviews") Product Description Transform your design, modeling, and presentation workflows with Vectorworks Landmark, the industry-leading landscape-focused BIM software solution made specifically for landscape architects and desig **Users:** Landscape Architect, Owner · **Industries:** Architecture & Planning, Design · **Market Segment:** 69% Small-Business, 18% Mid-Market User SentimentHow are these determined? Reviewers like the software's integrated 2D and 3D capabilities, the ease of visualizing design changes, the organization of drawings and schedules through planting and site tools, and the software's utility in scaling documents and images. Users mentioned that the software has a steep learning curve, some tools are not immediately intuitive, larger projects can feel less responsive, and there were issues with updates breaking other features and unresolved issues with plant symbols. Year Founded 1985 HQ Location Columbia, Maryland Company Website https://www.vectorworks.net/ Twitter @Vectorworks LinkedIn® Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/vectorworks-inc/ ### [Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-architecture-engineering-construction-collection/reviews) [By Autodesk](https://www.g2.com/sellers/autodesk) [ (25)4.6 out of 5 ](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-architecture-engineering-construction-collection/reviews#reviews "Read Autodesk Architecture, Engineering & Construction Collection Reviews") Product Description Integrated BIM tools for building design, civil infrastructure, and construction. Get access to a set of integrated tools that equip you to meet any project challenge – now and in the future. Use pow **Industries:** Architecture & Planning · **Market Segment:** 40% Mid-Market, 36% Enterprise ![Verified User in Architecture & Planning](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Architecture & Planning") AA the availability of many different software titles[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-architecture-engineering-construction-collection/reviews/autodesk-architecture-engineering-construction-collection-review-3723742) WB The collection gives us access to our most commonly used titles and having more seats than we might likely have if we purchased individually allows...[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-architecture-engineering-construction-collection/reviews/autodesk-architecture-engineering-construction-collection-review-3723867) Year Founded 1982 HQ Location San Francisco Company Website https://www.autodesk.com Twitter @autodesk LinkedIn® Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/autodesk/ Ownership NASDAQ:ADSK ### [OpenBuildings Designer](https://www.g2.com/products/openbuildings-designer/reviews) [By Bentley Systems](https://www.g2.com/sellers/bentley-systems) [ (16)4.3 out of 5 ](https://www.g2.com/products/openbuildings-designer/reviews#reviews "Read OpenBuildings Designer Reviews") Product Description OpenBuildings Designer is a multi-discipline building design application that enables BIM workflows to provide information-rich models for the design, analysis, simulation, and documentation of buildi **Market Segment:** 44% Mid-Market, 44% Small-Business ![Jackelyn C.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Jackelyn C.") JC The easily to explore Keys and interface[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/openbuildings-designer/reviews/openbuildings-designer-review-6641472) RH Customization Flexibility Automation possibilities Availability of tools Training and support Worksets management Reporting...[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/openbuildings-designer/reviews/openbuildings-designer-review-6757666) Year Founded 1984 HQ Location Exton, PA Company Website https://www.bentley.com/ Twitter @BentleySystems LinkedIn® Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/4929/ Ownership NASDAQ: BSY ### [cmBuilder.io](https://www.g2.com/products/cmbuilder-io/reviews) [By CadMakers](https://www.g2.com/sellers/cadmakers) [ (27)4.9 out of 5 ](https://www.g2.com/products/cmbuilder-io/reviews#reviews "Read cmBuilder.io Reviews") Product Description cmBuilder democratizes 4D construction site logistics with fast & easy cloud-based workflows, powerful sequencing simulation capabilities, and unparalleled real-time collaboration. **Industries:** Construction · **Market Segment:** 56% Mid-Market, 26% Enterprise CW I've been using CM Builder for just over a year now and have been incredibly impressed by its ease of use, graphics, paramtric resources and...[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/cmbuilder-io/reviews/cmbuilder-io-review-10603219) MH This is an intuitive, easy-to-use, and comprehensive software that helps construction companies with site design and logistics analysis before...[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/cmbuilder-io/reviews/cmbuilder-io-review-10936967) Year Founded 2014 HQ Location Burnaby Company Website https://cadmakers.com/ LinkedIn® Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/cadmakers/ ### [ActCAD BIM](https://www.g2.com/products/actcad-actcad-bim/reviews) [By ACTCAD](https://www.g2.com/sellers/actcad) [ (50)4.5 out of 5 ](https://www.g2.com/products/actcad-actcad-bim/reviews#reviews "Read ActCAD BIM Reviews") Product Description ActCAD is a native dwg/dxf cad software suitable for professional 2D drafting and 3D modeling projects. ActCAD is trusted by over 30000 users in over 103 countries for more than 10 years. The interfac **Industries:** Architecture & Planning, Civil Engineering · **Market Segment:** 80% Small-Business, 18% Mid-Market ![Verified User in Architecture & Planning](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Architecture & Planning") UA The transition from AutoCAD to ActCAD went smoothly. The help I requested for the installation on my PC running Windows 10 was quickly accomplished...[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/actcad-actcad-bim/reviews/actcad-bim-review-4262160) ![LAV P.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "LAV P.") LP Autocad BIM is used to create the building information before building is constructed so that we have the cost and time schedule. This also help to...[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/actcad-actcad-bim/reviews/actcad-bim-review-5230094) Year Founded 2010 HQ Location Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh Company Website https://www.actcad.com Twitter @actcadsoftware LinkedIn® Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/13207154/ [![G2 Advertising](/assets/my-g2-logo-41632af6f81a240a0a9886638f412b2ac9a29f4001534f8c83be89a58ef9d45d.svg "G2 Advertising")](https://sell.g2.com/case-studies/how-aisdr-uses-g2-ads-to-turn-g2-into-top-5-traffic-source) Sponsored G2 Advertising Get 2x conversion than Google Ads with G2 Advertising! G2 Advertising places your product in premium positions on high-traffic pages and on targeted competitor pages to reach buyers at key comparison moments. 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