# Top 10 UrbanSim Alternatives & Competitors
If you are considering UrbanSim, you may also want to investigate similar alternatives or competitors to find the best solution. Other important factors to consider when researching alternatives to UrbanSim include reliability and ease of use. The best overall UrbanSim alternative is SketchUp. Other similar apps like UrbanSim are D5 Render, Archicad, Lumion Pro, and Vectorworks Landmark. UrbanSim alternatives can be found in [Urban Planning and Design Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/urban-planning-and-design) but may also be in [3D Modeling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-modeling) or [Architectural Rendering Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/architectural-rendering).


## Best Paid & Free Alternatives to UrbanSim
  - [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews)
  - [D5 Render](https://www.g2.com/products/d5-render/reviews)
  - [Archicad](https://www.g2.com/products/archicad/reviews)
  - [Lumion Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/lumion-pro/reviews)
  - [Vectorworks Landmark](https://www.g2.com/products/vectorworks-landmark/reviews)
  - [cmBuilder.io](https://www.g2.com/products/cmbuilder-io/reviews)
  - [ArcGIS CityEngine](https://www.g2.com/products/arcgis-cityengine/reviews)
  - [TestFit](https://www.g2.com/products/testfit/reviews)
  - [3D Cityplanner](https://www.g2.com/products/3d-cityplanner/reviews)
  - [Urban ROI Designer](https://www.g2.com/products/urban-roi-designer/reviews)

## Top 10 Alternatives to UrbanSim Recently Reviewed By G2 Community
Browse options below. Based on reviewer data, you can see how UrbanSim stacks up to the competition and find the best product for your business.


  ### 1. [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews)
By Trimble
**Average Rating:** 4.5/5
**Total Reviews:** 1,327
SketchUp is intuitive, powerful 3D modeling software built for professionals and creatives of all kinds.


Categories in common with UrbanSim: [Urban Planning and Design](https://www.g2.com/categories/urban-planning-and-design)

**Compare:** [UrbanSim vs SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/compare/sketchup-vs-urbansim)
**Compare SketchUp with other alternatives:**
- [SketchUp vs D5 Render](https://www.g2.com/compare/d5-render-vs-sketchup)
- [SketchUp vs Archicad](https://www.g2.com/compare/archicad-vs-sketchup)
- [SketchUp vs Lumion Pro](https://www.g2.com/compare/lumion-pro-vs-sketchup)
- [SketchUp vs Vectorworks Landmark](https://www.g2.com/compare/sketchup-vs-vectorworks-landmark)
- [SketchUp vs cmBuilder.io](https://www.g2.com/compare/sketchup-vs-cmbuilder-io)
- [SketchUp vs ArcGIS CityEngine](https://www.g2.com/compare/arcgis-cityengine-vs-sketchup)
- [SketchUp vs TestFit](https://www.g2.com/compare/sketchup-vs-testfit)
- [SketchUp vs 3D Cityplanner](https://www.g2.com/compare/3d-cityplanner-vs-sketchup)
- [SketchUp vs Urban ROI Designer](https://www.g2.com/compare/sketchup-vs-urban-roi-designer)

  ### 2. [D5 Render](https://www.g2.com/products/d5-render/reviews)
By Dimension 5 Techs
**Average Rating:** 4.8/5
**Total Reviews:** 1,066
D5 Render is a GPU rendering software based on Unreal Engine and NVIDIA RTX technologies, as well as the hardware architecture of the new generation of TURING RTX graphics cards. With the self-developed pioneering real-time GI and Video Noise Reduction algorithms, plus the hybrid real-time rendering pipeline, D5 Render is set to unleash the high-performance potential of RTX graphics cards, bringing designers a creative experience like never before. The interactive rendering process has never been this easy, making it possible for the unprecedented RTX Real-time Rendering Workflow for Architectures.


Categories in common with UrbanSim: [Urban Planning and Design](https://www.g2.com/categories/urban-planning-and-design)

**Compare:** [UrbanSim vs D5 Render](https://www.g2.com/compare/d5-render-vs-urbansim)
**Compare D5 Render with other alternatives:**
- [D5 Render vs SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/compare/d5-render-vs-sketchup)
- [D5 Render vs Archicad](https://www.g2.com/compare/archicad-vs-d5-render)
- [D5 Render vs Lumion Pro](https://www.g2.com/compare/d5-render-vs-lumion-pro)
- [D5 Render vs Vectorworks Landmark](https://www.g2.com/compare/d5-render-vs-vectorworks-landmark)
- [D5 Render vs cmBuilder.io](https://www.g2.com/compare/d5-render-vs-cmbuilder-io)
- [D5 Render vs ArcGIS CityEngine](https://www.g2.com/compare/arcgis-cityengine-vs-d5-render)
- [D5 Render vs TestFit](https://www.g2.com/compare/d5-render-vs-testfit)
- [D5 Render vs 3D Cityplanner](https://www.g2.com/compare/3d-cityplanner-vs-d5-render)
- [D5 Render vs Urban ROI Designer](https://www.g2.com/compare/d5-render-vs-urban-roi-designer)

  ### 3. [Archicad](https://www.g2.com/products/archicad/reviews)
By GRAPHISOFT
**Average Rating:** 4.6/5
**Total Reviews:** 294
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.


Categories in common with UrbanSim: [Urban Planning and Design](https://www.g2.com/categories/urban-planning-and-design)

**Compare:** [UrbanSim vs Archicad](https://www.g2.com/compare/archicad-vs-urbansim)
**Compare Archicad with other alternatives:**
- [Archicad vs SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/compare/archicad-vs-sketchup)
- [Archicad vs D5 Render](https://www.g2.com/compare/archicad-vs-d5-render)
- [Archicad vs Lumion Pro](https://www.g2.com/compare/archicad-vs-lumion-pro)
- [Archicad vs Vectorworks Landmark](https://www.g2.com/compare/archicad-vs-vectorworks-landmark)
- [Archicad vs cmBuilder.io](https://www.g2.com/compare/archicad-vs-cmbuilder-io)
- [Archicad vs ArcGIS CityEngine](https://www.g2.com/compare/arcgis-cityengine-vs-archicad)
- [Archicad vs TestFit](https://www.g2.com/compare/archicad-vs-testfit)
- [Archicad vs 3D Cityplanner](https://www.g2.com/compare/3d-cityplanner-vs-archicad)
- [Archicad vs Urban ROI Designer](https://www.g2.com/compare/archicad-vs-urban-roi-designer)

  ### 4. [Lumion Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/lumion-pro/reviews)
By Lumion
**Average Rating:** 4.5/5
**Total Reviews:** 110
Lumion Pro is an advanced visualization tool for architects and designers seeking high-quality, photorealistic renders.


Categories in common with UrbanSim: [Urban Planning and Design](https://www.g2.com/categories/urban-planning-and-design)

**Compare:** [UrbanSim vs Lumion Pro](https://www.g2.com/compare/lumion-pro-vs-urbansim)
**Compare Lumion Pro with other alternatives:**
- [Lumion Pro vs SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/compare/lumion-pro-vs-sketchup)
- [Lumion Pro vs D5 Render](https://www.g2.com/compare/d5-render-vs-lumion-pro)
- [Lumion Pro vs Archicad](https://www.g2.com/compare/archicad-vs-lumion-pro)
- [Lumion Pro vs Vectorworks Landmark](https://www.g2.com/compare/lumion-pro-vs-vectorworks-landmark)
- [Lumion Pro vs cmBuilder.io](https://www.g2.com/compare/lumion-pro-vs-cmbuilder-io)
- [Lumion Pro vs ArcGIS CityEngine](https://www.g2.com/compare/arcgis-cityengine-vs-lumion-pro)
- [Lumion Pro vs TestFit](https://www.g2.com/compare/lumion-pro-vs-testfit)
- [Lumion Pro vs 3D Cityplanner](https://www.g2.com/compare/3d-cityplanner-vs-lumion-pro)
- [Lumion Pro vs Urban ROI Designer](https://www.g2.com/compare/lumion-pro-vs-urban-roi-designer)

  ### 5. [Vectorworks Landmark](https://www.g2.com/products/vectorworks-landmark/reviews)
By Vectorworks, Inc.
**Average Rating:** 4.4/5
**Total Reviews:** 55
Vectorworks, Inc. is a global design and BIM software developer serving over 650,000 professionals in the architecture, landscape and entertainment industries. Since 1985, we’ve been committed to helping designers capture inspiration, nurture innovation, communicate effectively and bring their visions to life. With our cross-platform software, designers can build data-rich, visual models without sacrificing the design process, while collaborating efficiently throughout the project life-cycle. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, Vectorworks is a part of the Nemetschek Group. Learn how we empower designers to create experiences that transform the world


Categories in common with UrbanSim: [Urban Planning and Design](https://www.g2.com/categories/urban-planning-and-design)

**Compare:** [UrbanSim vs Vectorworks Landmark](https://www.g2.com/compare/urbansim-vs-vectorworks-landmark)
**Compare Vectorworks Landmark with other alternatives:**
- [Vectorworks Landmark vs SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/compare/sketchup-vs-vectorworks-landmark)
- [Vectorworks Landmark vs D5 Render](https://www.g2.com/compare/d5-render-vs-vectorworks-landmark)
- [Vectorworks Landmark vs Archicad](https://www.g2.com/compare/archicad-vs-vectorworks-landmark)
- [Vectorworks Landmark vs Lumion Pro](https://www.g2.com/compare/lumion-pro-vs-vectorworks-landmark)
- [Vectorworks Landmark vs cmBuilder.io](https://www.g2.com/compare/vectorworks-landmark-vs-cmbuilder-io)
- [Vectorworks Landmark vs ArcGIS CityEngine](https://www.g2.com/compare/arcgis-cityengine-vs-vectorworks-landmark)
- [Vectorworks Landmark vs TestFit](https://www.g2.com/compare/testfit-vs-vectorworks-landmark)
- [Vectorworks Landmark vs 3D Cityplanner](https://www.g2.com/compare/3d-cityplanner-vs-vectorworks-landmark)
- [Vectorworks Landmark vs Urban ROI Designer](https://www.g2.com/compare/urban-roi-designer-vs-vectorworks-landmark)

  ### 6. [cmBuilder.io](https://www.g2.com/products/cmbuilder-io/reviews)
By CadMakers
**Average Rating:** 4.9/5
**Total Reviews:** 27
The New Industry Standard Construction Site Logistics Platform cmBuilder democratizes 4D construction site logistics with fast & easy cloud-based workflows, powerful sequencing simulation capabilities, and unparalleled real-time collaboration


Categories in common with UrbanSim: [Urban Planning and Design](https://www.g2.com/categories/urban-planning-and-design)

**Compare:** [UrbanSim vs cmBuilder.io](https://www.g2.com/compare/urbansim-vs-cmbuilder-io)
**Compare cmBuilder.io with other alternatives:**
- [cmBuilder.io vs SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/compare/sketchup-vs-cmbuilder-io)
- [cmBuilder.io vs D5 Render](https://www.g2.com/compare/d5-render-vs-cmbuilder-io)
- [cmBuilder.io vs Archicad](https://www.g2.com/compare/archicad-vs-cmbuilder-io)
- [cmBuilder.io vs Lumion Pro](https://www.g2.com/compare/lumion-pro-vs-cmbuilder-io)
- [cmBuilder.io vs Vectorworks Landmark](https://www.g2.com/compare/vectorworks-landmark-vs-cmbuilder-io)
- [cmBuilder.io vs ArcGIS CityEngine](https://www.g2.com/compare/arcgis-cityengine-vs-cmbuilder-io)
- [cmBuilder.io vs TestFit](https://www.g2.com/compare/testfit-vs-cmbuilder-io)
- [cmBuilder.io vs 3D Cityplanner](https://www.g2.com/compare/3d-cityplanner-vs-cmbuilder-io)
- [cmBuilder.io vs Urban ROI Designer](https://www.g2.com/compare/urban-roi-designer-vs-cmbuilder-io)

  ### 7. [ArcGIS CityEngine](https://www.g2.com/products/arcgis-cityengine/reviews)
By Esri
**Average Rating:** 4.2/5
**Total Reviews:** 22
Esri CityEngine improves urban planning, architecture, and design. Use its 3D visualization power to see the relationships of projects, assess their feasibility, and plan their implementation.


Categories in common with UrbanSim: [Urban Planning and Design](https://www.g2.com/categories/urban-planning-and-design)

**Compare:** [UrbanSim vs ArcGIS CityEngine](https://www.g2.com/compare/arcgis-cityengine-vs-urbansim)
**Compare ArcGIS CityEngine with other alternatives:**
- [ArcGIS CityEngine vs SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/compare/arcgis-cityengine-vs-sketchup)
- [ArcGIS CityEngine vs D5 Render](https://www.g2.com/compare/arcgis-cityengine-vs-d5-render)
- [ArcGIS CityEngine vs Archicad](https://www.g2.com/compare/arcgis-cityengine-vs-archicad)
- [ArcGIS CityEngine vs Lumion Pro](https://www.g2.com/compare/arcgis-cityengine-vs-lumion-pro)
- [ArcGIS CityEngine vs Vectorworks Landmark](https://www.g2.com/compare/arcgis-cityengine-vs-vectorworks-landmark)
- [ArcGIS CityEngine vs cmBuilder.io](https://www.g2.com/compare/arcgis-cityengine-vs-cmbuilder-io)
- [ArcGIS CityEngine vs TestFit](https://www.g2.com/compare/arcgis-cityengine-vs-testfit)
- [ArcGIS CityEngine vs 3D Cityplanner](https://www.g2.com/compare/3d-cityplanner-vs-arcgis-cityengine)
- [ArcGIS CityEngine vs Urban ROI Designer](https://www.g2.com/compare/arcgis-cityengine-vs-urban-roi-designer)

  ### 8. [TestFit](https://www.g2.com/products/testfit/reviews)
By TestFit
**Average Rating:** 4.3/5
**Total Reviews:** 22
The World's Most Powerful Building Configurator. Quickly validate assumptions and get a site test fit in seconds for your hotel, parking or multifamily building development with TestFit’s generative design and co-creation tools.


Categories in common with UrbanSim: [Urban Planning and Design](https://www.g2.com/categories/urban-planning-and-design)

**Compare:** [UrbanSim vs TestFit](https://www.g2.com/compare/testfit-vs-urbansim)
**Compare TestFit with other alternatives:**
- [TestFit vs SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/compare/sketchup-vs-testfit)
- [TestFit vs D5 Render](https://www.g2.com/compare/d5-render-vs-testfit)
- [TestFit vs Archicad](https://www.g2.com/compare/archicad-vs-testfit)
- [TestFit vs Lumion Pro](https://www.g2.com/compare/lumion-pro-vs-testfit)
- [TestFit vs Vectorworks Landmark](https://www.g2.com/compare/testfit-vs-vectorworks-landmark)
- [TestFit vs cmBuilder.io](https://www.g2.com/compare/testfit-vs-cmbuilder-io)
- [TestFit vs ArcGIS CityEngine](https://www.g2.com/compare/arcgis-cityengine-vs-testfit)
- [TestFit vs 3D Cityplanner](https://www.g2.com/compare/3d-cityplanner-vs-testfit)
- [TestFit vs Urban ROI Designer](https://www.g2.com/compare/testfit-vs-urban-roi-designer)

  ### 9. [3D Cityplanner](https://www.g2.com/products/3d-cityplanner/reviews)
By Strategis Groep bv
**Average Rating:** 4.3/5
**Total Reviews:** 18
The 3D Cityplanner is a 3D software tool in a browser that visualizes and calculates spatial plans intuitively. A large number of aspects like finances, land use and sustainability can be considered and calculated. It’s a tool that integrates design and calculations. As a user, you may enter all possible categories of geodata into the program, resulting in a site plan that is workable and achievable for all involved.


Categories in common with UrbanSim: [Urban Planning and Design](https://www.g2.com/categories/urban-planning-and-design)

**Compare:** [UrbanSim vs 3D Cityplanner](https://www.g2.com/compare/3d-cityplanner-vs-urbansim)
**Compare 3D Cityplanner with other alternatives:**
- [3D Cityplanner vs SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/compare/3d-cityplanner-vs-sketchup)
- [3D Cityplanner vs D5 Render](https://www.g2.com/compare/3d-cityplanner-vs-d5-render)
- [3D Cityplanner vs Archicad](https://www.g2.com/compare/3d-cityplanner-vs-archicad)
- [3D Cityplanner vs Lumion Pro](https://www.g2.com/compare/3d-cityplanner-vs-lumion-pro)
- [3D Cityplanner vs Vectorworks Landmark](https://www.g2.com/compare/3d-cityplanner-vs-vectorworks-landmark)
- [3D Cityplanner vs cmBuilder.io](https://www.g2.com/compare/3d-cityplanner-vs-cmbuilder-io)
- [3D Cityplanner vs ArcGIS CityEngine](https://www.g2.com/compare/3d-cityplanner-vs-arcgis-cityengine)
- [3D Cityplanner vs TestFit](https://www.g2.com/compare/3d-cityplanner-vs-testfit)
- [3D Cityplanner vs Urban ROI Designer](https://www.g2.com/compare/3d-cityplanner-vs-urban-roi-designer)

  ### 10. [Urban ROI Designer](https://www.g2.com/products/urban-roi-designer/reviews)
By tsquare
The [uRd] accelerates your real estate concept development. While producing 2D and 3D models, it calculates investment and planning key figures on the fly. Thanks to the integration of modelling and investment appraisal, your organization will be able to work closer together and develop more concepts in less time. You save costs while increasing your delivery rate.


Categories in common with UrbanSim: [Urban Planning and Design](https://www.g2.com/categories/urban-planning-and-design)

**Compare:** [UrbanSim vs Urban ROI Designer](https://www.g2.com/compare/urban-roi-designer-vs-urbansim)
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- [Urban ROI Designer vs SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/compare/sketchup-vs-urban-roi-designer)
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- [Urban ROI Designer vs Archicad](https://www.g2.com/compare/archicad-vs-urban-roi-designer)
- [Urban ROI Designer vs Lumion Pro](https://www.g2.com/compare/lumion-pro-vs-urban-roi-designer)
- [Urban ROI Designer vs Vectorworks Landmark](https://www.g2.com/compare/urban-roi-designer-vs-vectorworks-landmark)
- [Urban ROI Designer vs cmBuilder.io](https://www.g2.com/compare/urban-roi-designer-vs-cmbuilder-io)
- [Urban ROI Designer vs ArcGIS CityEngine](https://www.g2.com/compare/arcgis-cityengine-vs-urban-roi-designer)
- [Urban ROI Designer vs TestFit](https://www.g2.com/compare/testfit-vs-urban-roi-designer)
- [Urban ROI Designer vs 3D Cityplanner](https://www.g2.com/compare/3d-cityplanner-vs-urban-roi-designer)


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