Autodesk Revit alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

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.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	BricsCAD	Paid	No	Windows, macOS, Linux	3 of 3	59.6

1. BricsCADTop pick
Best for: AutoCAD users who want a DWG-compatible alternative with perpetual licensing
PaidWindows, macOS, Linux
59.6
score / 100
Why switch from Autodesk Revit
DWG-based CAD with a BIM toolset, available as a perpetual licence.
Pros
Native DWG with familiar AutoCAD-style commands
Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux
Perpetual licences available
Cons
Some AutoCAD add-ons and vertical tools aren't available
Smaller training and support community
BIM and mechanical toolsets less mature than Revit or SolidWorks
Visit BricsCAD Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.377
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is BricsCAD a good Autodesk Revit alternative?
Verified facts
3 of 3 verified
File format
DWG-based
Checked Oct 25, 2026bricsys.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free trial
30 days
Checked Oct 25, 2026bricsys.com(opens source in a new tab)
BIM file support
IFC, Revit, Rhino and more
Checked Oct 25, 2026bricsys.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Autodesk Revit alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Best Autodesk Revit alternative for most people

Archicad

BIM software that runs on Mac as well as Windows, popular with architects.

Best Autodesk Revit alternative for Mac

SketchUp

Much faster for early design and simpler projects, with IFC and Revit import on higher tiers.

Best Autodesk Revit alternative for Windows

BricsCAD

DWG-based CAD with a BIM toolset, available as a perpetual licence.

Best Autodesk Revit alternative for Linux

BricsCAD

DWG-based CAD with a BIM toolset, available as a perpetual licence.

Best Autodesk Revit alternative for iPhone and Android

AutoCAD

Traditional 2D drafting for firms that don't need a full BIM model.

Best Autodesk Revit alternative for working in the browser

SketchUp

Much 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.