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Vectorworks Architect vs 2020 Design Live: Which is a better fit?

Updated on February 9th, 2025
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Summary
Features in Architecture
8
50
  • 2D Drawing
  • Data Import/Export
  • Drafting
20
Best performer
50
  • Billing & Invoicing
  • Bills of Material
  • Contact Management
User satisfaction
4.4
User reviews50
Ease of use
4.0
Functionality
4.4
Value for money
3.9
Customer support
4.1
4.3
User reviews331
Ease of use
4.1
Functionality
4.1
Value for money
3.9
Customer support
4.3
Price starts from
/user
Monthly subscription
Free version
Free trial
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Yearly subscription
Free version
Free trial
Best for

Vectorworks is an award-winning design and BIM software provider serving the architecture, landscape architecture and design, and entertainment industries in 85 countries.

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User reviews
pros & cons
1 / 4
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1 / 4
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Video reviews
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User interface
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Vectorworks Architect

8/50
  • Activity Dashboard
  • API
  • Approval Process Control
  • Billing & Invoicing
  • Bills of Material
  • Commenting/Notes
  • Communication Management
  • Contact Management
  • Contract/License Management
  • Customizable Branding
  • Customizable Reports
  • Customizable Templates
  • Data Visualization
  • Design Management
  • Document Storage
  • Drag & Drop
  • Invoice Management
  • Job Costing
  • Mobile Access
  • Multiple Projects
  • Planning Tools
  • Projections
  • Project Management
  • Project Planning
  • Project Time Tracking
  • Project Tracking
  • Project Workflow
  • Quotes/Estimates
  • Real-Time Data
  • Real-Time Notifications
  • Reporting & Statistics
  • Role-Based Permissions
  • Search/Filter
  • Secure Data Storage
  • Status Tracking
  • Summary Reports
  • Task Management
  • Task Progress Tracking
  • Task Scheduling
  • Template Management
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • Timesheet Management
  • 2D Drawing
  • 3D Imaging
  • BIM Modeling
  • Data Import/Export
  • Document Management
  • Drafting
  • For AEC Industry
  • Presentation Tools
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2020 Design Live

Top Features
20/50
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Vectorworks Architect

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2020 Design Live

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Vectorworks Architect
Deployment
  • Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
  • Desktop - Mac
  • Desktop - Windows
  • Desktop - Linux
  • Desktop - Chromebook
  • On-Premise - Windows
  • On-Premise - Linux
  • Mobile - Android
  • Mobile - iPhone
  • Mobile - iPad
Support
  • Email/Help Desk
  • FAQs/Forum
  • Knowledge Base
  • Phone Support
  • 24/7 (Live rep)
  • Chat
Training
  • In Person
  • Live Online
  • Webinars
  • Documentation
  • Videos
2020 Design Live
Deployment
  • Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
  • Desktop - Mac
  • Desktop - Windows
  • Desktop - Linux
  • Desktop - Chromebook
  • On-Premise - Windows
  • On-Premise - Linux
  • Mobile - Android
  • Mobile - iPhone
  • Mobile - iPad
Support
  • Email/Help Desk
  • FAQs/Forum
  • Knowledge Base
  • Phone Support
  • 24/7 (Live rep)
  • Chat
Training
  • In Person
  • Live Online
  • Webinars
  • Documentation
  • Videos
Vectorworks Architect
  • By Vectorworks
  • Located in United States
  • Founded in 1985
2020 Design Live
  • By Cyncly
  • Located in Canada
  • Founded in 1987
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