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# IDEA Architecture

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> IDEA is the low-cost alternative to Revit® or ArchiCAD® yet easier and faster to use and significantly more affordable to purchase.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **4.0/5** by 3 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Overview

### Who Uses IDEA Architecture?

On-premise BIM solution that helps users with 3D/2D architectural designing, rendering, animation, 4D scheduling and more.

## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.0/5** | 3 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support Software | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: 4M
- **Founded**: 1986

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: €1,395.00
- **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free Trial)
- **Pricing Details**: IDEA HK - Hardlock Key \& CD - €1,495
IDEA - Download Version - €1,395
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Windows (Desktop)
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium and 209 more

## Features

- 2D Drawing
- 3D Imaging
- BIM Modeling
- Component Library
- Data Import/Export
- Design Templates
- Drafting
- Rendering

## Support Options

- Chat

## Category

- [Architectural CAD Software](https://www.capterra.ae/directory/31237/architectural-cad/software)

## Related Categories

- [Architectural CAD Software](https://www.capterra.ae/directory/31237/architectural-cad/software)
- [3D Architecture Software](https://www.capterra.ae/directory/31276/3d-architecture/software)

## Alternatives

1. [AutoCAD](https://www.capterra.ae/software/174021/autocad) — 4.7/5 (3205 reviews)
2. [AutoCAD Architecture](https://www.capterra.ae/software/172801/autocad-architecture) — 4.6/5 (289 reviews)
3. [SketchUp](https://www.capterra.ae/software/211798/sketchup) — 4.5/5 (1046 reviews)
4. [Revit](https://www.capterra.ae/software/183122/revit) — 4.6/5 (479 reviews)
5. [ARCHICAD](https://www.capterra.ae/software/2018/archicad) — 4.4/5 (279 reviews)

## Reviews

### "Great for 2d floor plan" — 4.0/5

> **Dave** | *15 October 2018* | Architecture & Planning | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Reliable price compared to Auto CAD that is extremely expensive for a small business like me
> 
> **Cons**: Most clients don't know about IDEA Architecture and they prefer seeing designs on AutoCAD
> 
> I hope Architecture IDEA get some good marketing on in our field to have better chance to be know by the Architects and customers

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### "OK AutoCAD alternative" — 4.0/5

> **Farral** | *30 April 2018* | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: IT supports DWG files and has adequate functionality.  It is reasonably priced and you could run a small practice with it.  I don't know that I would recommend it but I don't know that I wouldn't either.
> 
> **Cons**: It is not the industry standard and that would make me nervous.  I know AutoCAD is ridiculously expensive but it is what everyone uses.

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### "Little brother" — 4.0/5

> **Michal** | *29 July 2021* | Information Services | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: The price is much more acceptable - mostly for smaller sized customers or companies with another primary source of income/business activity
> 
> **Cons**: Lack of some features that are included in (mostly much more expensive) software products like AutoCAD.
> 
> Before giving a hit here, the free trial is the right thing to begin with, deciding about this kind of software.

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