3Dream vs Chief Architect
3Dream
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| Figure | 3Dream | Chief Architect |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $39.99/mo | $166.25/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 2 |
| Spec score · 3D Home Design Software | 8.4 (#9) | 8.7 (#5) |
| Company | ViewIT Technologies develops visual sales and design tools for the home products industries. | Chief Architect, Inc. is privately held, headquartered in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, and says its software began in 1992. |
| Founded | 1993 | 1992 |
| Headquarters | Burlington, Ontario, Canada | Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, United States |
| Support | The maker lists live customer service during regular business hours, online help and video tutorials available 24/7, and contact by phone or email. | Priority support is available for X17 and X18; versions X14–X16 have paid per-incident support for $125, and X13 and earlier are ineligible. |
Plans
3Dream
- One Month Free TrialFree
- 3Dream Pro$39.99 a month
- 3Dream Premium$49.99 a month
Chief Architect
- Chief Architect Premier$229 a month
- Chief Architect Premier$1,995 a year
In their own words
Chief Architect
Chief Architect Premier is 3D design software for residential and light commercial work, including remodeling, kitchens, baths, and interiors. Drawing walls and placing architectural objects builds a 3D model and produces materials lists and construction documents such as site plans, framing plans, sections, and elevations. Materials lists can include quantities, unit and labor costs, markup, and project costs, and update as the design changes. For presentation, the software supports realistic and artistic rendering, 360-degree renderings, virtual tours, and walkthrough videos. Its 3D Library contains objects such as fixtures, appliances, millwork, furnishings, and manufacturer-specific products. It imports and exports AutoCAD DXF and DWG files, and imports OBJ, SKP, STL, and DAE. The As-Built app uses LiDAR on supported iPhones and iPads to create room models for remodeling. The trial does not expire, but saving, printing, exporting, and virtual tours are disabled. Premier costs $229 a month, billed $229/mo.