Chief Architect vs iScape
Chief Architect
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| Figure | Chief Architect | iScape |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $166.25/mo | $14.99/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 10 |
| Spec score · 3D Home Design Software | 8.7 (#5) | 8.9 (#3) |
| Company | Chief Architect, Inc. is privately held, headquartered in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, and says its software began in 1992. | The Google Play developer listing identifies the developer as iScape Holdings Inc. and gives a Dover, Delaware address. |
| Design catalog | Its 3D Library includes thousands of objects such as fixtures, appliances, millwork, furnishings, and manufacturer-specific products. | The catalog contains thousands of plants, hardscapes, pavers, furniture and other outdoor elements. |
| Founded | 1992 | LinkedIn lists the company as founded in 2018. |
| Integrations | Chief Architect imports and exports AutoCAD DXF and DWG files and imports several 3D formats, including OBJ, SKP, STL, and DAE. | The Enterprise plan lists customization and integrations, without naming specific integrations. |
| Purpose | Chief Architect Premier is 3D software for residential and light commercial design, remodeling, kitchens, baths, and interiors. | iScape helps users visualize outdoor and landscape projects before work begins. |
| Sharing | 3D Viewer models can be shared or embedded on web pages and viewed using free iOS and Android apps; the cloud account stores up to 99 models unless a larger storage plan is purchased. | Designs can be shared with clients, family members and installation professionals for feedback. |
| Support | Priority support is available for X17 and X18; versions X14–X16 have paid per-incident support for $125, and X13 and earlier are ineligible. | Support and feature requests are handled through the contact form or [email protected]. |
Plans
Chief Architect
- Chief Architect Premier$229 a month
- Chief Architect Premier$1,995 a year
iScape
- FreeFree
- Pro$29.99 a month
- Pro$299.99 a year
- EnterprisePriced on request
- FREEFree
- Plus Monthly$14.99 a month
- PRO$29.99 a month
- Pro Monthly$29.99 a month
- Pro Annual$299.99 a year
- PRO annual$299.99 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.
iScape
iScape is a landscape design app for visualizing outdoor projects before work begins. Create 2D or 3D augmented reality designs using photos of a yard or job site, then add plants, pavers, furniture, hardscape elements, and other materials from its library. Share designs with clients, family, or landscape installation professionals for feedback. The free plan includes 2D and 3D design but limits database and feature access, including the range of plants, hardscapes, and products. Pro adds full access to the database and features, thousands of materials, image uploads, and a tool for creating customizable PDF proposals with pricing and business and contact information. Pro is listed at $29.99 per month; PRO annual is $299.99 per year. Enterprise lists multiple licenses, premium support, customization, and integrations, but no price. A Pro trial with access to all features is available, with no duration specified. iScape is available on iOS, Android, and macOS; the annual plan specifies 2D and 3D design on iOS only.