Cadsoft

What Cadsoft does

Cadsoft Corporation is a privately held Canadian software developer founded in 1999 and headquartered in Guelph, Ontario, that builds the Envisioneer 3D Building Information Modeling (BIM) platform targeting the residential and light commercial construction market. The platform combines parametric 3D modeling, automatic working-drawing generation (SmartView), BIM-based material takeoffs (BOM), photorealistic rendering (3D RealView), and integrated VR support for Oculus Rift and HTC Vive, all within a single application rather than relying on third-party rendering or plug-ins. Cadsoft distributes Envisioneer in four desktop tiers — Personal Architect, Pro Architect, Building Essentials, and Construction Suite — sold as both perpetual licenses ($1,250-$3,350) and monthly/annual subscriptions ($72-$185 monthly), with the Construction Suite tier positioned for LBM suppliers and estimators, integrating with structural engineering tools (MiTek, Simpson Strong-Tie, Weyerhaeuser, Boise Cascade), POS/ERP systems (QuickBooks, BisTrack, Enterprise, Falcon), and construction management platforms (BuilderTREND, 20-20 Design).

In 2023 Cadsoft extended beyond its desktop heritage with Personal Architect Online, a cloud-based "AI-guided" home design tool available on any device with a white-label licensing option for businesses; the company also sells fee-based 3D BIM modeling, rendering, and virtual-showroom services. Go-to-market is product-led (free trials), supplemented by self-serve e-commerce, webinars, a community forum, and regional distribution partners in Australia, France, and China; the company claims over 1 million users worldwide across four languages and penetration in 1,200+ North American educational institutions. The firm operates with 11-50 employees under founder-CEO Frank Baldesarra, P.Eng., with no disclosed institutional funding, no recent M&A, and a product cadence of major annual version releases (V15 through V18 spanning 2022-2026).

Name

Cadsoft

Legal name

Cadsoft Corporation

Website

https://cadsoft.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cadsoft Corporation is a Canadian software developer that builds the Envisioneer 3D BIM platform — offering parametric modeling, automatic working drawings, photorealistic rendering, VR integration, and material takeoffs for residential designers, custom builders, estimators, LBM suppliers, educators, and homeowners across desktop and cloud SaaS.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131), Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Building Information Modeling (BIM) & Digital Design Services (BPAHAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

Keywords

• Building information modeling
• Residential design software
• 3D home design
• Construction documentation
• Material takeoff software

Headquarters

HQ city

Guelph

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses and Subscriptions: Primary revenue stream from selling perpetual software licenses and subscription plans for Envisioneer BIM software products. Four product tiers: Personal Architect, Pro Architect, Building Essentials, and Construction Suite, each available as perpetual license or monthly/annual subscription.
2. One-time Software Licenses: Perpetual one-time licenses available for Pro Architect, Building Essentials, and Construction Suite at higher upfront costs ranging from $1,250 to $3,350.
3. Professional 3D Modeling Services: Fee-based 3D model creation services, renderings, VR experiences, material reports, and working drawing sheet packages. Pricing based on square footage of space created, with add-on services for additional rendering, VR uploads, and material reports.
4. White-label Platform Licensing: Private labeling of Personal Architect cloud-based platform for businesses to offer branded home design experiences on their own websites, offered at $75 per year.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Cadsoft develops and sells the Envisioneer 3D Building Information Modeling (BIM) software platform for residential and light commercial design, offering four tiered desktop editions (Personal Architect for homeowners/hobbyists, Pro Architect for design professionals, Building Essentials for custom builders, and Construction Suite for estimators and LBM suppliers) plus a cloud-based AI-powered Personal Architect Online tool. The platform integrates concept design, 3D modeling, photorealistic rendering, virtual reality, automatic construction documentation, and BIM-based material takeoff with structural engineering and POS/ERP partners in a single application.

Product overview

Cadsoft's product portfolio is anchored by the Envisioneer 3D BIM (Building Information Modeling) platform, offered in four tiered desktop software versions — Personal Architect ($99/annual subscription), Pro Architect ($1,250 buy / $72–$907 subscription), Building Essentials ($2,515 buy / $140–$1,764 subscription), and Construction Suite ($3,350 buy / $185–$2,331 subscription) — each targeting a specific user segment from homeowners to professional builders, remodelers, estimators, and lumber/building material (LBM) suppliers. Overlapping the desktop suite, Personal Architect Online is a cloud-based AI-powered tool ($115/year subscription, $99 one-time) for collaborative home design accessible on any device, with white-label capabilities for business websites. Cadsoft also offers paid professional services including 3D BIM modeling, renderings, VR experiences, and virtual showrooms. The platform integrates natively with a broad ecosystem of structural engineering tools (MiTek SAPPHIRE Structure, Simpson Strong-Tie, Weyerhaeuser Javelin, Boise Cascade BC Framer, CSD iStruct, Keymark GS Software Suite), POS/ERP systems (QuickBooks, BisTrack, Enterprise, Falcon), kitchen design (20-20 Design), construction management (BuilderTREND), BIM file formats (AutoCAD DWG, SketchUp, IFC), and energy compliance (REScheck), making it a hub for the residential building lifecycle from concept through construction.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Envisioneer All-in-one 3D Building Information Modeling software platform for residential and light commercial design, combining concept design, 3D modeling, photorealistic rendering, automatic construction documents, BIM-based material takeoffs, and VR experiences for professional and consumer users.
• Personal Architect (desktop) Entry-level 3D BIM home design software for homeowners and hobbyists, offering 2D/3D modeling, photo-realistic renderings via 3D RealView, VR mode, Kitchen/Bath/Deck/Building wizards, and 360° panoramic sharing.
• Pro Architect Mid-tier 3D BIM software for professional residential designers, with full 2D/3D design, SmartView automatic construction documents, advanced rendering with IES lights, AutoCAD DWG support, and precision drafting tools for working drawings.
• Building Essentials Professional 3D BIM software for custom builders and remodelers, including construction documents, framing information, material lists with cut lists and pricing, 3D takeoffs, TIN mesh terrain modeling, and POS/ERP integration for material delivery.
• Construction Suite Cadsoft's most feature-rich 3D BIM package for estimators, LBM suppliers, and educators, with all lower-tier features plus panelization for manufacturing, panel diagrams, Quote Generator, POS/ERP integration (QuickBooks, BisTrack, Enterprise, Falcon), and structural framing integrations with MiTek, Simpson Strong-Tie, Weyerhaeuser Javelin, Boise Cascade BC Framer, CSD iStruct, and Keymark GS.
• Personal Architect Online Cloud-based AI-powered home design tool that guides homeowners and designers through a collaborative home design experience in a web browser on any device, with AI-driven design assistance, 3D RealView rendering, VR mode, 360° panorama sharing, and plnar integration; available with white-label branding for business websites.
• 3D Model Service Professional service where Cadsoft's expert team creates 3D BIM models for clients from illustrations (hand-drawn, PDF, or CAD drawings), with optional interior and exterior renderings, 360° VR panoramic uploads to the HomeViewVR app, material reports, and worksheet drawing sheet packages, priced based on square footage of space created.
• Virtual Showroom Service Service that creates 3D models and still images of residential projects for builders and material suppliers to display on their websites, allowing prospective buyers to explore homes interactively before purchase.

Quantifiable outcome

• Saves approximately 40% on material takeoff costs compared to previous systems
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration20 records

AI capability4 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MiTekcoreTechnology or IntegrationMiTek SAPPHIRE Structure integration module allows Envisioneer's partnership with MiTek to extend the BIM solution to include an engineered truss framing and manufacturing solution. MiTek is the world's leading supplier of state-of-the-art engineered products for the building components industry.
• Simpson Strong-TiecoreTechnology or IntegrationSimpson Strong-Tie Component Solutions Software Suite integration offers a whole home engineering solution in wood or steel. Envisioneer's integration delivers a complete design, analysis, and manufacturing solution.
• WeyerhaeusercoreTechnology or IntegrationWeyerhaeuser Javelin software integration connects designers, builders, and material suppliers from concept to completion. Weyerhaeuser is the leader in the residential engineered wood market.
• Boise CascadecoreTechnology or IntegrationBoise Cascade BC FRAMER integration extends the BIM solution to include Boise Cascade's products and interface. Boise Cascade is a leading manufacturer of quality dimension lumber and manufactured wood products.
• 20-20 DesigncoreTechnology or Integration20-20 Design Integration Module allows export of walls and openings to 20/20 and import of full kitchens including cabinets, trim, countertops, and materials. 20-20 Technologies is the world's leading provider of CAD, sales, and manufacturing software for the kitchen design industry.
• BuilderTRENDcoreTechnology or IntegrationBuilderTREND integration allows export of estimates from Envisioneer software directly into BuilderTREND construction management software. BuilderTREND is a popular cloud-based construction management platform.
• SketchUpcoreTechnology or IntegrationSketchUp import support allows importing 3D models from SketchUp 3D Warehouse with recognition of transparent textures and optimization for single-sided elements. Export to Sketchfab for 3D model sharing.
• AutoCADcoreTechnology or IntegrationAutoCAD DWG file support for importing 2D drawings and images, with support for imported details, blocks, and attributes. Layer configuration and .pat file import support.
• AutodeskcoreTechnology or IntegrationListed as an integration partner with Envisioneer software working seamlessly with Autodesk products, allowing data interoperability for design professionals.
• Art UnlimitedminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry affiliate partner featured in Cadsoft special webinars. Art Unlimited focuses on helping brands become trusted household names in the building industry.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Chief Architect: Chief Architect develops 3D architectural home design software for residential designers, builders, and remodelers. It is the most direct competitor to Cadsoft's Envisioneer platform, serving the same customer segments with comparable pricing tiers and feature sets including 3D modeling, construction documents, and material lists.
• Cedreo: Cedreo is a cloud-based home design software platform for home builders, remodelers, and real estate professionals. It directly competes with Cadsoft's Personal Architect Online in the SMB cloud residential design segment, with similar AI-assisted floor planning and 3D visualization features.
• Planner 5D: Planner 5D is a cross-platform home design tool for homeowners and professionals with AI-driven design assistance. It targets the same homeowner and SMB designer segments as Cadsoft's Personal Architect and Personal Architect Online, with strong consumer-brand recognition.
• RoomSketcher: RoomSketcher provides cloud-based floor plan and home design software used by homeowners, designers, and builders. It overlaps with Cadsoft's Personal Architect product in the consumer/SMB residential design market with a subscription-based business model.
• SoftPlan: SoftPlan is residential design software for home designers, remodelers, and builders offering 3D modeling with construction documents and material takeoffs. It serves a nearly identical customer profile to Cadsoft's Pro Architect and Building Essentials tiers.

Broad incumbents

• Autodesk Revit: Autodesk's Revit is the industry-standard BIM platform for architects, engineers, and contractors across commercial and increasingly residential projects. It is a broad incumbent in the same BIM/design space Cadsoft occupies, with significantly greater resources and a far larger enterprise footprint.
• Trimble SketchUp: Trimble's SketchUp is a widely adopted 3D modeling platform with strong residential and architectural adoption. Cadsoft already integrates with SketchUp via 3D Warehouse import, positioning it as both a complementary tool and a broader incumbent in the same design space.
• Vectorworks: Vectorworks Architect by Nemetschek is a BIM-capable design platform for architects across residential, commercial, and landscape projects. It competes with Cadsoft's professional tier in the architectural design space with a much larger international user base.
• BricsCAD: Bricsys BricsCAD provides DWG-based CAD and BIM functionality for architects and engineers. It overlaps with Cadsoft's Pro Architect tier in 2D drafting and architectural design, particularly in European markets where Bricsys has stronger distribution.

Emerging players

• HomeByMe: HomeByMe is a cloud-based 3D home design platform from Dassault Systèmes targeting consumers, builders, and retailers. It overlaps with Cadsoft's Personal Architect Online in the cloud residential design space, backed by significantly greater corporate resources.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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