The Top 11 Easiest To Use Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software

See the top Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software products based on usability ratings. A product’s usability score is calculated by a proprietary algorithm that factors in real user satisfaction ratings of how easy the product is to administer, as well as how well the product meets business requirements, among other ratings. Compare products according to their usability scores to streamline the buying process and quickly identify the best products based on real user experiences.

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AutoCAD

9.1

Overall Usability Score

9.1

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.2

9.0

Ease of Use

Average: 8.4

8.7

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.7

9.1

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

46%

Mid Market

35%

Enterprise

19%

SketchUp

8.8

Overall Usability Score

8.8

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.2

8.6

Ease of Use

Average: 8.4

9.1

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.7

8.8

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

75%

Mid Market

18%

Enterprise

Revizto

8.7

Overall Usability Score

8.7

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.2

8.7

Ease of Use

Average: 8.4

8.9

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.7

8.8

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

21%

Mid Market

50%

Enterprise

29%

Revit

8.6

Overall Usability Score

8.6

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.2

8.0

Ease of Use

Average: 8.4

8.1

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.7

9.0

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

39%

Mid Market

43%

Enterprise

18%

Navisworks

8.3

Overall Usability Score

8.3

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.2

9.5

Ease of Use

Average: 8.4

8.6

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.7

8.8

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

22%

Mid Market

51%

Enterprise

27%

Vectorworks Architect

8.2

Overall Usability Score

8.2

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.2

8.8

Ease of Use

Average: 8.4

7.9

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.7

8.5

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

85%

Mid Market

Enterprise

Archicad

7.9

Overall Usability Score

7.9

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.2

7.1

Ease of Use

Average: 8.4

8.1

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.7

8.4

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

87%

Mid Market

11%

Enterprise

Catenda Hub

7.7

Overall Usability Score

7.7

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.2

8.2

Ease of Use

Average: 8.4

8.5

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.7

8.0

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

41%

Mid Market

53%

Enterprise

AutoCAD MEP

7.6

Overall Usability Score

7.6

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.2

7.9

Ease of Use

Average: 8.4

8.4

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.7

8.6

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

24%

Mid Market

49%

Enterprise

27%

#10

Tekla Structures

7.4

Overall Usability Score

7.4

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.2

7.6

Ease of Use

Average: 8.4

8.3

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.7

8.7

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

49%

Mid Market

41%

Enterprise

10%

#11

AutoCAD Plant 3D

6.6

Overall Usability Score

6.6

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.2

7.1

Ease of Use

Average: 8.4

7.2

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.7

8.6

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

36%

Mid Market

40%

Enterprise

24%