# Page 3 | Chief Architect Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra

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Last updated March 13th, 2026

# Page 3 - Reviews of Chief Architect

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
executive engineer  
Textiles  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Easy for even beginners"

April 26, 2019

5.0

Easy design tool with many options

Pros

Very easy to draw plan views with given tools

Cons

Some time there will be visual graphic issues when moving floor by floor and horizontal curve walling is bit hard to generate

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Freelance  
Architecture & Planning  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "Chief Architect "

October 24, 2020

3.0

Architecture

Pros

It is very easy to use and it is very light on the processor, i just want the developers to add more content.

Cons

It did not require a lot of space and in my experience the lesser the space the lesser the features and indeed it lacked a lot when i compared it to others.

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Response from Chief Architect

October 26, 2020

Your feedback is very important to us. We would like to learn more about what was lacking in Chief Architect so that we can improve our product. Please email us at suggestions@chiefarchitect.com or you can call 208-292-3400 and press 1 for sales.

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Senior Engineer  
Textiles  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Easy to Make your dream building in detail"

March 19, 2019

5.0

Pros

It has different view creations (view points) and easy dimensioning

Cons

It is hard to create curved sections (like curved roofs) (horizontal wall curves)

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Kanav R.  
Architect  
Architecture & Planning  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Great Product"

March 2, 2019

4.0

Great tool to design and rendering is also very good.

Pros

Chief Architect is a very interesting tool to create your ideas into drawings. it is easy to learn, you just have to give some time to learn and adapt the new system the product. Different styles of building type will help your design and your work.

Cons

not much but just have to adapt to the new system and functions. Sometimes it tends to freeze may be because of my PC low specs.

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CC

Ciera C.  
Interior Designer  
Design  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Designer's Best Friend"

April 11, 2019

5.0

Pros

I really love this software for light remodeling and construction. You can quickly create plans for builders and permitting. The software is geared towards residential use with lots of good options to fill the spaces with. It also makes 3-D renderings and screenshots fairly quick and high quality for client presentations.

Cons

The software tries to think for you and is sometimes wrong. I found difficulties connection multiple roof lines and had issues with staircases every now and then.

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DG

Doug G.  
President  
Construction  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Premier software for residential home design"

February 20, 2018

5.0

Increased sales from a great presentation.

Pros

We've been wowing our customers for years thanks to Chief Architect. We love how they keep improving the software every year.

Cons

They RayTrace rendering takes a bit to get a crisp rendering. Might need to upgrade the speed on my computer though.

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LF

Lauren F.  
Designer/Admin  
Construction  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Best Design Software Out There!!"

November 10, 2018

5.0

Pros

Rendering capabilities far exceed any other design software I've ever used. Very user-friendly and easy to use.

Cons

Would love for Chief to implement a cabinet quoting feature (similar to 2020 or ProKitchen) that would make it easier to order cabinetry designed in Chief.

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BR

Bas R.  
Modelleur  
Architecture & Planning  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Chief Architect"

June 15, 2022

4.0

Pros

Het programma bied veel mogelijkheden op verschillende niveaus

Cons

Het kan best wel ingewikkeld zijn. Soms moet je goed kijken hoe je iets maakt

Switched from

[Revit](https://www.capterra.com/p/265023/Revit/)

Chief was iets te ingewikkeld

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RB

Ray B.  
Owner  
Construction  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Chief Architect use"

February 24, 2017

5.0

Small construction business values Chief Architect everyday. Great software for everyday simple easy to use.

Pros

Ease of use builder friendly

Cons

You have to train

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Response from Chief Architect

February 24, 2017

Thank you Ray!

FO

Fred O.  
  
Architecture & Planning  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Best I've tried"

August 21, 2016

5.0

I have tried a lot of other design programs but keep coming back to Chief , I have found it to be the best overall.

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Response from Chief Architect

August 22, 2016

Thanks Fred! We're so glad to be a part of your design process.

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Product Development Executive  
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "Best architecture develop software"

October 26, 2019

5.0

Chief architecture is used to design complicated building plans

Pros

Chief architecture is best tool to develop complicated designs with detailed drawings and information

Cons

Not a freeware but worth related to its functionality and output... Can learn the software easily...

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Architectural Designer  
Architecture & Planning  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Good for interiors and renovations"

December 7, 2018

4.0

It is a good tool for interiors and kitchens

Pros

It is quite simple to use and has a lot of nice features for things like kitchen renovations

Cons

It does not have any sort of parametric functionality or ability to mass edit/control

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Engineer  
Apparel & Fashion  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "A best designing software"

July 17, 2019

5.0

Pros

Chief architect provide more versatile tools to visualize building plans

Cons

Needs to improve rendering facility with realistic manner

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SA

Shubham A.  
Senior Project Manager  
Food & Beverages  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "A great tool for architects "

April 7, 2018

5.0

Pros

This tool is perfectly designed to help the architects of today . An easy and convenient tool with a a affordable pricing.

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DL

Derek L.  
PM  
  
Used the software for:

### "Pretty Good for Personal Use to view my home"

May 4, 2018

3.0

Pros

Downloaded this to do 3d walkthrough of house prior to construction. it was great for that and allowed my wife to understand what things would look like.

Cons

You need a pretty good computer to run this. it'd be nice to have a light version that runs a bit faster

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HL

Hussain L.  
Student  
  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Good for professionals"

July 1, 2018

4.0

Pros

This software is most suitable for big projects and it is quite easy to use . It is quite easy to use too

Cons

Once in a while there are few problems with the font and printing option and it is kinda expensive too

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RW

Robert W.  
proprietor  
Construction  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Had software 30 minutes and I knew it was a mistake, tried cancel immediately"

April 19, 2018

1.0

to research better

Cons

extremely Limited, non intuitive, Bought this based on a review site as an upgrade from two previous programs and to say the least it was a misleading experience and NON REFUNDABLE

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Response from Chief Architect

April 19, 2018

Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear about your experience. The software comes with a 30-day money back guarantee. Please give us a call at 208-292-3400 if we can assist you in any way.

EP

Edgar P.  
Owner  
  
Used the software for:

### "Best Software for Residential Design."

February 16, 2016

5.0

After researching over a year. I know I made the right choice. Chief Architect just keeps getting better and better. 3D is great.

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Response from Chief Architect

February 16, 2016

Thanks Edgar!

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