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Cedreo vs Chief Architect: catalog facts
Cedreo	Chief Architect
Best for: Home builders and remodelers presenting conceptual designs to clients	Best for: Builders, remodelers and designers producing residential home plans
Free + paid options You can get started for free, with paid plans for professional use.	Paid Subscription at $1,995 per year or $229 per month, with a downloadable trial.
Web	Windows, macOS
Draws 2D plans and 3D models of a whole house in one tool Produces interior and exterior renderings for client presentations All 4 strengths for Cedreo Draws 2D plans and 3D models of a whole house in one tool Produces interior and exterior renderings for client presentations Projects can be shared and reused across a team Runs in the browser with no install	Automatic generation of roofs, foundations and framing Produces dimensions, schedules and materials lists from the model All 4 strengths for Chief Architect Automatic generation of roofs, foundations and framing Produces dimensions, schedules and materials lists from the model Focused specifically on residential design Trial version available
Focused on residential sales designs, not detailed construction drawings Aimed at professionals rather than casual home users	Expensive subscription aimed at professionals Specialised for homes rather than general-purpose CAD
Web application	Downloadable app
Not open source	Not open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Cedreo cedreo.com Catalog checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Chief Architect chiefarchitect.com Catalog checked September 24, 2026

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