Top 10 OpenBuildings Designer Alternatives & Competitors

Top 10 Alternatives to OpenBuildings Designer Recently Reviewed By G2 Community

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Revit
By Autodesk
4.6/5
(947)
Product Description
Revit® building design software is specifically built for Building Information Modeling (BIM), empowering design and construction professionals to bring ideas from concept to construction with a coordinated and consistent model-based approach.
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Reviewers say compared to OpenBuildings Designer, Revit is:
Easier to set up
Better at meeting requirements
More expensive
Categories in common with OpenBuildings Designer:
Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Archicad
By GRAPHISOFT
4.6/5
(291)
Product Description
Design and deliver projects of any size with Archicad’s powerful suite of built-in tools and user-friendly interface that make it the most efficient and intuitive BIM software on the market. Featuring out-of-the-box design documentation, one-click publishing, photo-realistic rendering, and best-in-class analysis. Archicad lets you focus on what you do best: design great buildings.
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Reviewers say compared to OpenBuildings Designer, Archicad is:
Easier to set up
Better at meeting requirements
More usable
Categories in common with OpenBuildings Designer:
Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)

SketchUp
By Trimble
4.5/5
(1,324)
Product Description
SketchUp is intuitive, powerful 3D modeling software built for professionals and creatives of all kinds.
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Reviewers say compared to OpenBuildings Designer, SketchUp is:
Easier to set up
More usable
Better at meeting requirements
Categories in common with OpenBuildings Designer:
Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)

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Vectorworks Architect
By Vectorworks, Inc.
4.3/5
(236)
Product Description
Vectorworks, Inc. is an award-winning design and BIM software provider serving the architecture, landscape architecture and entertainment industries in 85 countries. Built with designers in mind since 1985, Vectorworks software offers you the freedom to follow your imagination wherever it leads you. Globally more than 685,000 users are creating, connecting and influencing the next generation of design with Vectorworks on Mac and Windows. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, with offices in the UK, Canada and Australia, Vectorworks is a part of the Nemetschek Group. Learn how you can design without limits at vectorworks.net or follow @Vectorworks.
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Reviewers say compared to OpenBuildings Designer, Vectorworks Architect is:
Easier to set up
Better at meeting requirements
More usable
Categories in common with OpenBuildings Designer:
Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Civil 3D
By Autodesk
4.4/5
(304)
Product Description
Civil 3D civil engineering design software is a civil design and documentation solution that supports Building Information Modeling (BIM) workflows.
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Reviewers say compared to OpenBuildings Designer, Civil 3D is:
Better at meeting requirements
Categories in common with OpenBuildings Designer:
Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Revit LT
By Autodesk
4/5
(43)
Product Description
Experience intuitive Building Information Modeling (BIM) with Revit LT™ software. Produce high-quality 3D architectural designs and documentation using BIM software that uses a coordinated, model-based environment.
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Reviewers say compared to OpenBuildings Designer, Revit LT is:
Easier to set up
More usable
Better at meeting requirements
Categories in common with OpenBuildings Designer:
Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Navisworks
By Autodesk
4.5/5
(204)
Product Description
Autodesk Navisworks is a comprehensive project review and coordination software designed to enhance Building Information Modeling (BIM) workflows. It enables construction and design teams to integrate, analyze, and visualize complex 3D models, facilitating improved project delivery and collaboration. Key Features and Functionality: - Model Integration: Combine design and construction data into a single, federated model, allowing for a holistic project view. - Clash Detection: Identify and resolve clashes and interferences before construction begins, reducing on-site issues and rework. - 4D and 5D Simulation: Animate and interact with model objects to simulate construction schedules (4D) and cost analysis (5D), aiding in project planning and management. - Quantification: Extract material quantities from 2D or 3D designs, facilitating accurate cost estimation and resource planning. - Collaboration Tools: Integrate with Autodesk Construction Cloud to keep project teams connected, enabling issue tracking and resolution within the model environment. Primary Value and User Solutions: Navisworks addresses the challenges of coordinating multidisciplinary design data by providing a unified platform for model aggregation and analysis. By detecting potential issues early through clash detection and simulation, it minimizes costly construction delays and rework. The software's integration capabilities enhance team collaboration, ensuring all stakeholders are aligned throughout the project lifecycle. Ultimately, Navisworks improves project predictability, efficiency, and overall quality.
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Reviewers say compared to OpenBuildings Designer, Navisworks is:
Easier to set up
Better at meeting requirements
More usable
Categories in common with OpenBuildings Designer:
Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Revizto
By Revizto
4.6/5
(209)
Product Description
Revizto is a real-time issue tracking software for Architecture, Engineering and Construction with a focus on collaboration and BIM project coordination. Revizto uses BIM intelligence and makes it immediately accessible and actionable for the entire project team.
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Reviewers say compared to OpenBuildings Designer, Revizto is:
Easier to set up
More usable
Better at meeting requirements
Categories in common with OpenBuildings Designer:
Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)

AutoCAD MEP
By Autodesk
4.3/5
(203)
Product Description
AutoCAD® MEP software helps you draft, design, and document building systems.
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Reviewers say compared to OpenBuildings Designer, AutoCAD MEP is:
Easier to set up
Better at meeting requirements
More usable
Categories in common with OpenBuildings Designer:
Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)