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# IDEA Architecture

Canonical: https://www.getapp.ie/software/2048954/idea-architecture

> IDEA Architecture is a building information modeling (BIM) software designed to help organizations create 2D and 3D architectural designs and manage rendering, animation, 4D scheduling, 5D costing, and other operations. The application enables users to modify different BIM entities like length, width, and angle of beams, roofs, walls and stairs, rotation in gables, and more via a unified portal.
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> Verdict: Rated **4.0/5** by 3 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## 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**: €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
- 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.getapp.ie/directory/1483/3d-architecture/software)

## Related Categories

- [3D Architecture Software](https://www.getapp.ie/directory/1483/3d-architecture/software)
- [Architectural CAD Software](https://www.getapp.ie/directory/1431/architectural-cad/software)

## Alternatives

1. [AutoCAD](https://www.getapp.ie/software/112399/autocad) — 4.7/5 (3205 reviews)
2. [AutoCAD Architecture](https://www.getapp.ie/software/2059261/autocad-architecture) — 4.6/5 (289 reviews)
3. [SketchUp](https://www.getapp.ie/software/125039/sketchup) — 4.5/5 (1046 reviews)
4. [Revit](https://www.getapp.ie/software/120355/revit) — 4.6/5 (479 reviews)
5. [ARCHICAD](https://www.getapp.ie/software/113551/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
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> 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.
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> Before giving a hit here, the free trial is the right thing to begin with, deciding about this kind of software.

## Links

- [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.ie/software/2048954/idea-architecture)

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