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BIM and CAD design software for architecture, landscape and entertainment

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  • Deployment Hybrid
  • Starting price Quote based subscription
  • Free trial Available
  • Best for Freelancers, SMEs, Agencies

What is Vectorworks?

Vectorworks is a CAD and BIM design platform serving architecture, landscape architecture, and entertainment design (lighting, scenic and event design) industries. It offers discipline specific product lines including Vectorworks Architect, Landmark, Spotlight and Design Suite, combining 2D drafting, 3D modeling, BIM data management and rendering in one application built on a shared file format.

Vectorworks is sold via subscription or a hybrid ownership model that includes upgrades and support, with pricing varying by product line and license type. It offers a free trial and connects with its cloud service Vectorworks Cloud Services for rendering and collaboration, along with a free viewer for sharing files with non-licensed collaborators.

Key Features of Vectorworks

Vectorworks lists 9 documented features, including 2D drafting and 3D parametric modeling, Building information modeling (BIM) with Architect and Landscape and site design tools (Landmark). The list below covers what the product does rather than how it is marketed.

  • 2D drafting and 3D parametric modeling
  • Building information modeling (BIM) with Architect
  • Landscape and site design tools (Landmark)
  • Entertainment and lighting design tools (Spotlight)
  • Built in Renderworks photorealistic rendering
  • Energy analysis and sustainability tools
  • Cloud services for rendering and data sharing
  • Direct and parametric hybrid modeling
  • Marionette visual scripting for automation

Vectorworks Pricing

Vectorworks lists 3 plans without published figures. Pricing is quoted on request.

Vectorworks Fundamentals

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Core 2D/3D design tools without discipline-specific BIM features

Vectorworks Architect / Landmark / Spotlight

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Discipline specific BIM and design tools for architecture, landscape or entertainment design

Design Suite

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Combines Architect, Landmark and Spotlight tool sets in one license

Vectorworks Specifications

Vectorworks is available on Windows and macOS and has iOS apps. It offers an API and has a free trial.

Deployment
  • Hybrid
Billing cycle
Yearly
Desktop
  • Windows
  • macOS
Mobile
  • iOS
Languages
  • English
Built for
  • Freelancers
  • SMEs
  • Agencies
  • Enterprises
Support
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Training
  • Tickets
Integrations
Vectorworks Cloud Services, Lumion, Twinmotion, IFC/BIM data exchange
Public API
Yes
Free trial
Yes
Free plan
No
Runs in browser
No
Customisable
Yes
Website
vectorworks.net

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Vectorworks FAQs

Yes, Vectorworks natively supports both macOS and Windows.

Fundamentals covers core 2D/3D tools, while Architect, Landmark and Spotlight add discipline specific BIM and design features for architecture, landscape and entertainment respectively.

Yes, Vectorworks offers a free trial of its software before purchase.

Yes, the built in Renderworks engine provides photorealistic rendering.

Yes, a free Vectorworks Viewer is available for sharing and reviewing files.