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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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William K

04/11/17

4 out of 5

"I am a Vectorworks user since the change from MiniCad"

What do you like best about Vectorworks Architect? Great adaptation and improvement in every chapter every year. Very friendly interface. High quality in presentation for the clients. Good for team work

CF

Chris F

04/06/17

5 out of 5

"Registered Architect for 15 years and have worked in the profession for 25 years and use VW"

What do you like best about Vectorworks Architect? Quick and easy to create 3D BIM models. Multiple layers act as xreferences better than Autocad. Can use 3D model to assist in creating detail sections.

CS

Craig S

04/05/17

5 out of 5

"The long and short of using Vectorworks."

What do you like best about Vectorworks Architect? Since the majority of what I do in Vectorworks now involves importing 3-d models from our Engineering job files and creating assembly instructions for the millwork our facility produces, the increased ease with which VW imports and translates ACAD files for me is one of the best features. What I like the best is that I can use layers as they were intended, i.e., working on small sections of a larger structure that can be correctly and ...

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CI

Consultant in Architecture & Planning

04/05/17

4.5 out of 5

"Have been using since Minicad days, the product gets better every release."

What do you like best? All in one production and presentation software. What do you dislike?

AU

Anonymous User

04/05/17

4.5 out of 5

"Have been using since Minicad days, the product gets better every release."

What do you like best about Vectorworks Architect? All in one production and presentation software. What do you dislike about Vectorworks Architect?

AU

Anonymous User

04/04/17

5 out of 5

"My firm has used Vectorworks for almost 10 years and have found it to be everything we need!"

What do you like best about Vectorworks Architect? Level of model complexity that is possible within the software. What do you dislike about Vectorworks Architect?

UI

User in Architecture & Planning

04/04/17

5 out of 5

"My firm has used Vectorworks for almost 10 years and have found it to be everything we need!"

What do you like best? Level of model complexity that is possible within the software.

SC

Severn C

04/04/17

4.5 out of 5

"Vectorworks Architect is a great BIM alternative"

What do you like best about Vectorworks Architect? Vectorworks BIM manages a good compromise between full 3d and 2d - this makes it easier to choose the level of detail at which to work to fit the task.

JT

Jessica T

04/04/17

4 out of 5

"Great Software"

What do you like best about Vectorworks Architect? The 2D aspect of the software is great for seeing what your drawing is going to look like before printing. Our firm does not primarily use the 3D side but from what I've used, I have been thrilled with the easy navigation of the tools that the software provides.

AU

Anonymous User

04/04/17

4 out of 5

"Powerful but buggy "

What do you like best about Vectorworks Architect? The range of features and tools are great. It is fairly easy to use. What do you dislike about Vectorworks Architect?