Vectorworks Architect Reviews in April 2025: User Ratings, Pros & Cons

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Vectorworks Architect Reviews & Ratings

4.4

Very Good

Based on 269 ratings & 162 reviews

Rating Distribution

Excellent

(108)

Very Good

(38)

Good

(9)

Poor

(2)

Terible

(5)

Expert's Review

Vectorworks stands out as a top-notch tool for architects and designers, offering a seamless blend of 2D drafting and 3D modeling capabilities. Users commend its intuitive interface, making tasks like rendering plans and schematic designs a smooth and accurate process. One key strength lies in its ability to generate high-quality visualizations without the need ...Read more

Vectorworks Architect pros and cons

Integrates 2D and 3D tools seamlessly for accurate designs and quality renderings, assisting in presenting designs effectively.
Provides ease of use with intuitive controls, 2D/3D symbols, and quick transitions, enhancing productivity without extensive training.
Offers rich features from BIM to IFC, rendering, and exporting capabilities, eliminating the need for additional plugins.
Supports collaboration with Photo-realistic renderings and drafting tools, suitable for architects and designers.

Occasional bugs in updates and compatibility issues during the transition from older versions may pose challenges.
Importing/exporting DWG files and a UI that could be improved are areas of concern for ease of use and workflow efficiency.

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Matthew L

01/12/15

4.5 out of 5

"Architect"

What do you like best about Vectorworks Architect? I liked that it was clearly designed by people who understand how architects work. It is extremely intuitive. What do you dislike about Vectorworks Architect?

François L

12/20/14

5 out of 5

"Vectorworks Architect is BIM for design"

What do you like best about Vectorworks Architect? Vectorworks integrates robust free-form 3D modeling, BIM modeling, 2D drafting, and excellent rendering (with Renderworks) into a single application. Having all these aspects of architectural software integrated in a single application supports the inherently iterative nature of the design process—the user doesn't have to export a 3D model to BIM and then draft separately. When the inevitable design changes and refinements occur downstream, ...