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Chief Architect

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Price from$166.25/mo$6.67/mo
Free plan——
Free trialYes—
Open source——
WebYesYes
WindowsYes—
macOSYes—
iOSYesYes
AndroidYesYes
Plans published21
Spec score · 3D Home Design Software8.7 (#5)7.7 (#25)
HeadquartersCoeur d'Alene, Idaho, United StatesSanta Clara, California, United States
SupportPriority support is available for X17 and X18; versions X14–X16 have paid per-incident support for $125, and X13 and earlier are ineligible.The Google Play listing provides [email protected] as the support email.

Plans

Chief Architect

  • Chief Architect Premier$229 a month
  • Chief Architect Premier$1,995 a year

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DecorMatters

  • Yearly$79.99 a year

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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.

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DecorMatters

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