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Compare OpenBuildings Designer and Vectorworks Architect 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (84.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$2,686 Includes software, support, and installation on up to 3 machines but only for one concurrent user at a time. Local currency pricing available.
$1,530.00 1 license Per Year
OpenBuildings Designer
Star Rating
(16)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$2,686 Includes software, support, and installation on up to 3 machines but only for one concurrent user at a time. Local currency pricing available.
Learn more about OpenBuildings DesignerVectorworks Architect
Star Rating
(222)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (84.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$1,530.00 1 license Per Year
Browse all 2 pricing plansOpenBuildings Designer vs Vectorworks Architect
- Reviewers felt that Vectorworks Architect meets the needs of their business better than OpenBuildings Designer.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Vectorworks Architect is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Vectorworks Architect over OpenBuildings Designer.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
OpenBuildings Designer
OpenBuildings Designer 12-month subscription
$2,686
Includes software, support, and installation on up to 3 machines but only for one concurrent user at a time. Local currency pricing available.
Vectorworks Architect
Annual Subscription
$1,530.00
1 license Per Year
Note: All prices listed in USD.
- Best for frequent use
- Unlimited Vectorworks University Courses
- 15% off online training
Free Trial
OpenBuildings Designer
Free Trial is available
Vectorworks Architect
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
7.9
14
8.6
204
Ease of Use
7.7
14
8.2
205
Ease of Setup
6.7
5
8.4
69
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.3
25
Quality of Support
8.2
13
8.5
194
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.8
23
Product Direction (% positive)
7.3
13
7.6
203
Features by Category
Design
8.3
11
8.2
47
8.2
10
7.4
46
8.1
13
8.8
48
8.6
13
7.7
46
7.3
10
6.7
46
7.8
12
7.5
41
Collaboration
8.9
12
6.1
45
9.0
13
7.6
48
7.8
13
8.0
47
8.8
13
7.7
48
Construction
7.6
7
6.7
45
6.1
6
6.3
42
7.4
12
5.9
43
7.6
7
6.3
40
Not enough data
5.9
39
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
5.7
38
Common Data Environment (CDE) - Building Design and Building Information Modeling
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cost Estimation - Building Design and Building Information Modeling
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Electrical & Circuit Design - Building Design and Building Information Modeling
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Library
Not enough data
7.4
29
Not enough data
7.6
29
Rendering
Not enough data
7.8
29
Not enough data
7.6
29
Not enough data
7.4
29
Not enough data
7.2
29
Not enough data
6.8
29
Not enough data
6.1
29
Integrations
Not enough data
7.4
29
Not enough data
7.5
28
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.2
27
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
OpenBuildings Designer and Vectorworks Architect are categorized as Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Unique Categories
OpenBuildings Designer has no unique categories
Vectorworks Architect is categorized as Architectural Rendering
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
OpenBuildings Designer
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Vectorworks Architect
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Architecture & Planning
25.0%
Construction
18.8%
Civil Engineering
18.8%
Higher Education
12.5%
Utilities
6.3%
Other
18.8%
Architecture & Planning
62.1%
Design
9.6%
Entertainment
5.9%
Construction
3.7%
Marketing and Advertising
2.3%
Other
16.4%
Discussions
What is OpenBuildings Designer?
1 Comment
EC
A full explanation of what OpenBuildings Designer is can be found here:...Read more
What is open building software?
1 Comment
AP
A user friendly BIM tool for all utility designers.Read more
How can I promote OpenBuildings for Mechanical and plumbing firms
1 Comment
EC
Hi Andy,
We are using this LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14056987/ to share experiences with other OpenBuildings user.
Please join if you...Read more
Vectorworks Architect has no discussions with answers
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