Autodesk Revit alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Autodesk Revit: windows only, and long learning curve and setup effort. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Autodesk Revit, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Archicad currently ranks first.
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Best Autodesk Revit alternative for most people
ArchicadBIM software that runs on Mac as well as Windows, popular with architects.
Best Autodesk Revit alternative for Mac
SketchUpMuch faster for early design and simpler projects, with IFC and Revit import on higher tiers.
Best Autodesk Revit alternative for Windows
BricsCADDWG-based CAD with a BIM toolset, available as a perpetual licence.
Best Autodesk Revit alternative for Linux
BricsCADDWG-based CAD with a BIM toolset, available as a perpetual licence.
Best Autodesk Revit alternative for iPhone and Android
AutoCADTraditional 2D drafting for firms that don't need a full BIM model.
Best Autodesk Revit alternative for working in the browser
SketchUpMuch faster for early design and simpler projects, with IFC and Revit import on higher tiers.
Autodesk Revit alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Autodesk Revit?
Archicad ranks first right now. BIM software that runs on Mac as well as Windows, popular with architects. SketchUp and BricsCAD follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Autodesk Revit?
None of the 5 alternatives we track has a free plan; all are paid, though some offer trials.
Is there an open-source alternative to Autodesk Revit?
None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.
Which Autodesk Revit alternatives work on Linux?
BricsCAD runs on Linux.
Why do people switch from Autodesk Revit?
The complaints we hear most: windows only; long learning curve and setup effort; expensive subscription.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Autodesk Revit, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.