--- description: Review of IDEA Architecture Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: IDEA Architecture | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice AU --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [3D Architecture Software](/directory/4314/3d-architecture/software) > [IDEA Architecture](/software/266942/idea-architecture) # IDEA Architecture Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/266942/idea-architecture > IDEA Architecture is a building information modelling (BIM) software that enables businesses to design 2D/3D models and streamline animation, 5D costing, and 4D scheduling operations. The application lets users export designs to create walkthrough videos of buildings. IDEA Architecture allows designers to modify different attributes of building models like beams’ angle, width and length, walls, stairs, roofs and more. It offers a host of features such as notifications, data import/export, zoom in and out, annotations, orthophoto maps, and preview functionality. Additionally, design teams can view, render and browse through models while moving or modifying their area, size or other elements. IDEA Architecture allows users to edit DWG drawings, convert 3D objects into vector files and share 3D or 2D designs with internal or external stakeholders. It is available on a one-time payment and support is provided via an online form. > > Verdict: Rated **4.0/5** by 3 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.0/5** | 3 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 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**: EUR 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 and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium and 209 more ## Features - 2D Drawing - 3D Imaging - 3D Modeling - API - Animation - Annotations - Architectural Symbol Library - Automatic Formatting - BIM Modeling - Comparison View - Component Library - Data Import/Export - Design Templates - Drafting - Landscape Design - Rendering ## Support Options - Chat ## Category - [3D Architecture Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4314/3d-architecture/software) ## Related Categories - [3D Architecture Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4314/3d-architecture/software) - [Architectural CAD Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4707/architectural-cad/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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[RoomSketcher](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/335125/roomsketcher) — 4.4/5 (174 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 ----- ### "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. ----- ### "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. ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/266942/idea-architecture) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data