# Navisworks, Revit LT vs Vectorworks Architect Comparison

| | Navisworks | Revit LT | Vectorworks Architect | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.0 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 204 | 43 | 236 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (48.6% of reviews) | Small-Business (43.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (84.6% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | $1,530.00 1 license Per Year | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Navisworks

Pros:
- Collaboration (7 reviews)
- Ease of Use (3 reviews)

Cons:
- Learning Curve (3 reviews)
- Difficult Learning (2 reviews)

### Revit LT

**Not enough data**

### Vectorworks Architect

Pros:
- Ease of Use (13 reviews)
- Features (11 reviews)

Cons:
- 3D Modeling Issues (4 reviews)
- Difficult Learning (4 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Navisworks | Revit LT | Vectorworks Architect | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (143 reviews) | 7.9 (38 reviews) | 8.5 (214 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.7 (143 reviews) | 8.1 (38 reviews) | 8.2 (215 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.6 (53 reviews) | 7.9 (7 reviews) | 8.5 (79 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.3 (28 reviews) | 7.1 (7 reviews) | 8.3 (27 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.5 (128 reviews) | 7.5 (33 reviews) | 8.5 (204 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.5 (28 reviews) | 8.6 (7 reviews) | 8.7 (25 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.3 (127 reviews) | 7.7 (35 reviews) | 7.7 (212 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Navisworks

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Revit LT

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Vectorworks Architect

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Annual Subscription

Price: $1,530.00 1 license Per Year

Description: Note: All prices listed in USD.

Key Features:
- Best for frequent use
- Unlimited Vectorworks University Courses
- 15% off online training

[Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/vectorworks-architect/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Navisworks** | 7.5/10 | 120 |
| **Revit LT** | 8.1/10 | 20 |
| **Vectorworks Architect** | 7.1/10 | 58 |

#### Design

| Feature | Navisworks | Revit LT | Vectorworks Architect | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Visualizing** | 8.9 (98 reviews) | 8.5 (17 reviews) | 8.3 (54 reviews) | 
| **Rendering** | 8.2 (90 reviews) | 7.7 (17 reviews) | 7.4 (49 reviews) | 
| **Drawing** | 6.6 (79 reviews) | 8.6 (17 reviews) | 8.7 (54 reviews) | 
| **Editing** | 6.7 (77 reviews) | 8.1 (17 reviews) | 7.8 (47 reviews) | 
| **Sequence Steps** | 8.0 (82 reviews) | 8.3 (14 reviews) | 6.7 (46 reviews) | 
| **Dynamic Updating** | 8.1 (67 reviews) | 9.4 (6 reviews) | 7.6 (44 reviews) | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | Navisworks | Revit LT | Vectorworks Architect | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi User** | 8.2 (83 reviews) | 7.9 (14 reviews) | 6.2 (48 reviews) | 
| **File Import/Export** | 8.8 (96 reviews) | 7.4 (15 reviews) | 7.7 (53 reviews) | 
| **Annotating ** | 7.5 (83 reviews) | 8.2 (16 reviews) | 8.1 (49 reviews) | 
| **Document Storage** | 7.8 (83 reviews) | 8.1 (12 reviews) | 7.8 (50 reviews) | 

#### Construction

| Feature | Navisworks | Revit LT | Vectorworks Architect | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Fabrication** | 7.4 (67 reviews) | 7.7 (5 reviews) | 6.6 (47 reviews) | 
| **Reinforcement Tools** | 7.6 (65 reviews) | 7.4 (7 reviews) | 6.4 (43 reviews) | 
| **Clash Detection ** | 9.3 (98 reviews) | 8.2 (10 reviews) | 6.0 (44 reviews) | 
| **Grading** | 7.2 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.3 (40 reviews) | 
| **Earthwork** | 7.1 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | 5.9 (39 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Navisworks | Revit LT | Vectorworks Architect | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | 4.8 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | 4.6 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | 4.4 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 5.8 (39 reviews) | 

#### Common Data Environment (CDE) - Building Design and Building Information Modeling

| Feature | Navisworks | Revit LT | Vectorworks Architect | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Role-Based Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Centralized Data Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Cost Estimation - Building Design and Building Information Modeling

| Feature | Navisworks | Revit LT | Vectorworks Architect | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Lifecycle Cost Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Quantity Takeoff & Cost Estimation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Electrical & Circuit Design - Building Design and Building Information Modeling

| Feature | Navisworks | Revit LT | Vectorworks Architect | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Clash Detection** | 9.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Electrical System Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **MEP Coordination** | 9.7 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Load Calculation & Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Interoperability with BIM & CAD** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Circuit Design Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Architectural Rendering

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Navisworks** | N/A | N/A |
| **Revit LT** | N/A | N/A |
| **Vectorworks Architect** | 7.2/10 | 29 |

#### Library

| Feature | Navisworks | Revit LT | Vectorworks Architect | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Objects** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (29 reviews) | 
| **Materials** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (29 reviews) | 

#### Rendering

| Feature | Navisworks | Revit LT | Vectorworks Architect | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Textures** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (29 reviews) | 
| **Shading** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (29 reviews) | 
| **Lighting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (29 reviews) | 
| **Exterior Rendering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.2 (29 reviews) | 
| **Aerial Rendering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.8 (29 reviews) | 
| **Atmospheric rendering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.1 (29 reviews) | 

#### Integrations

| Feature | Navisworks | Revit LT | Vectorworks Architect | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **BIM Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (29 reviews) | 
| **3D Rendering Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (28 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Navisworks | Revit LT | Vectorworks Architect | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.2 (27 reviews) | 

### Autodesk Construction Cloud Integration Partners

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Navisworks** | N/A | N/A |
| **Revit LT** | N/A | N/A |
| **Vectorworks Architect** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Autodesk Construction Cloud Integration Partners

| Feature | Navisworks | Revit LT | Vectorworks Architect | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/building-design-and-building-information-modeling-bim)


**Unique to Revit LT (1):** [Autodesk Construction Cloud Integration Partners](https://www.g2.com/categories/autodesk-construction-cloud-integration-partners)

**Unique to Vectorworks Architect (1):** [Architectural Rendering Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/architectural-rendering)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Navisworks | Revit LT | Vectorworks Architect | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 24.6% | 43.9% | 84.6% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 48.6% | 29.3% | 9.2% | 
| **Enterprise** | 26.8% | 26.8% | 6.1% | 

### By Industry

#### Navisworks

- **Construction:** 36.6%
- **Architecture & Planning:** 11.5%
- **Civil Engineering:** 9.8%
- **Design:** 9.3%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 8.7%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 7.7%
- **Oil & Energy:** 6.0%
- **Automotive:** 1.1%
- **Real Estate:** 1.1%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 1.1%
- **Other:** 7.1%

#### Revit LT

- **Architecture & Planning:** 61.9%
- **Construction:** 14.3%
- **Design:** 4.8%
- **Consulting:** 2.4%
- **Renewables & Environment:** 2.4%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 2.4%
- **Higher Education:** 2.4%
- **Furniture:** 2.4%
- **Food & Beverages:** 2.4%
- **Computer Software:** 2.4%
- **Other:** 2.4%

#### Vectorworks Architect

- **Architecture & Planning:** 62.0%
- **Design:** 9.2%
- **Entertainment:** 5.7%
- **Construction:** 4.4%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 2.2%
- **Higher Education:** 2.2%
- **Events Services:** 1.7%
- **Broadcast Media:** 1.3%
- **Performing Arts:** 1.3%
- **Computer Software:** 0.9%
- **Other:** 9.2%

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## Alternatives

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- [Archicad](https://www.g2.com/products/archicad/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (291 reviews)
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- [ALLPLAN](https://www.g2.com/products/allplan/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (25 reviews)
- [Civil 3D](https://www.g2.com/products/civil-3d/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (304 reviews)
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## Top Discussions

### Navisworks

- Title: [What is Navisworks used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-navisworks-used-for) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "4D, 5D BIM. Project progress review, quantification "
- Title: [How much does navisworks cost?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-much-does-navisworks-cost) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Navisworks Freedom is a free software."
- Title: [What is the difference between Revit and Navisworks?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-difference-between-revit-and-navisworks) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Revit is a modeling software, you can use it in modeling and modifying, but Navisworks is a coordination software, you can't use it for modeling or modifying..."
- Title: [What is Navisworks Manage?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-navisworks-manage) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "A software used in coordination between disciplines in construction industry"
- Title: [How i calculate the distance between two objects easily , not a shortest distance.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-i-calculate-the-distance-between-two-objects-easily-not-a-shortest-distance) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Follow below steps to measure distance between objects.
1. Review -  Measure
2. click point to point
3. Go to Star point on Pipeline or cable trays and..."

### Revit LT

- Title: [What is the differences between Revit and Revit LT?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-differences-between-revit-and-revit-lt) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Revit LT is a light version of Revit as it says LT that means it's light featured and also cost friendly"

### Vectorworks Architect

No discussions available for this product.

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/navisworks-vs-revit-lt-vs-vectorworks-architect)