What Cadvilla does

Cadvilla is a 3D CAD architecture software developed and sold by TRIXL GmbH, a privately held Austrian company founded in 2009 and headquartered in Salzburg. The product enables users to create 2D floor plans that automatically generate synchronized, photorealistic 3D visualizations in real time, eliminating the need for separate modeling workflows. Its technical scope includes automatic roof and truss planning, photovoltaic system yield calculation, multi-layer wall construction, wood frame construction (Holzrahmenbau), DXF/DWG import and export, and compliance with German DIN standards and Wohnflächenverordnung (WoFlV) for building permit documentation. The latest release is version 13.0.7.0, shipped on June 13, 2025, and the software runs on Windows 10 and later in 32/64-bit mode. The product is offered in 11 languages including German, English, Polish, Portuguese, and Spanish.

Cadvilla is structured as a tiered product family — basic (€39.95), basic plus (€59.95), professional (€124.95), and professional plus (€219.00) — sold exclusively through perpetual one-time licenses with no subscription fees, plus optional add-on modules, additional 3D object libraries, and professional services such as plan digitization and virtual browser tours. The company employs a product-led growth and direct-to-consumer go-to-market: customers download a personalized 5-day trial with full professional features enabled, then purchase and download directly from the multilingual website. Marketing relies on SEO content (per-house-type and per-application guides), 300+ free tutorial videos, an active user forum, and YouTube tutorials. TRIXL GmbH is founder-operated under Managing Director Ewald Trixl, with no disclosed external investors, parent company, or M&A activity.

The customer base spans private homeowners planning renovations or new builds, small architecture practices, real estate agents producing marketing materials, and tradespeople (electricians, plumbers) creating technical drawings. Primary geographic focus is the DACH region (Austria, Germany, Switzerland), with multilingual website support enabling direct sales into Poland, Portugal/Brazil, and Spanish-speaking markets. The business model emphasizes accessibility over recurring revenue, with all software delivered digitally and no enterprise sales motion or named anchor accounts disclosed in available source data.

Name

Cadvilla

Legal name

TRIXL GmbH

Website

https://cadvilla.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cadvilla, developed by TRIXL GmbH (Salzburg, Austria, founded 2009), is a Windows desktop 3D CAD architecture software with real-time 2D-to-3D synchronization, sold via perpetual licenses (€39.95–€219) to homeowners, small architects, real estate agents, and tradespeople across DACH and additional European markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Salzburg

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

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 (Perpetual): One-time purchase perpetual licenses for four product tiers (basic, basic plus, professional, professional plus). Customers pay upfront and own the license indefinitely without recurring subscription fees. Each tier builds upon the previous with additional features.
2. Additional 3D Objects: Supplementary 3D object collections available for purchase to extend the built-in furniture and object libraries. Users can acquire additional collections for kitchen furniture, bathroom items, and other interior design elements.
3. Additional Modules: Optional add-on modules such as the escape and rescue plan module can be purchased separately. The Flucht- und Rettungswege Planer module is included in professional plus but available as an optional purchase for other versions.
4. Professional Services: Chargeable services including plan digitization (Planerfassung als Service), virtual tours in browser, exposé plans, and manufacturer integration services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Cadvilla (developed by TRIXL GmbH) is a Windows-based 3D CAD architecture software that lets users create 2D floor plans while automatically generating a synchronized 3D model in real time, with photorealistic visualization and German DIN standards compliance for building permits. The product is sold as four tiered perpetual licenses (basic, basic plus, professional, professional plus) priced between €39.95 and €219.00, supplemented by additional 3D object libraries, optional modules (e.g., escape and rescue plan), and paid services such as plan digitization and virtual tours.

Product overview

Cadvilla is a professional 3D CAD architecture software application for Windows, offered as a tiered product family with four main versions (basic, basic plus, professional, professional plus) that build upon each other. The core offering enables users to create 2D floor plans with automatic real-time 3D model generation and photorealistic visualization, without requiring prior CAD knowledge. Version 13.0.7.0 is the latest release (June 2025). The product portfolio includes the four main software versions (cadvilla basic from €39.95, basic plus from €59.95, professional from €124.95, professional plus from €219.00), plus supplementary offerings such as the free Tutorial/Lernsoftware learning module, additional 3D object collections, optional modules like the escape and rescue plan creator, and service offerings including plan digitization and virtual tour creation. The software supports 11 languages and is designed for both beginners and professional architects, builders, and real estate professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• cadvilla basic: Entry-level version of the CAD architecture software for 2D/3D house planning at €39.95
• cadvilla basic plus
• cadvilla professional
• cadvilla professional plus

Products and services

• cadvilla basic Entry-level perpetual-license 3D CAD architecture software for creating 2D floor plans with automatic real-time 3D model generation and visualization. Designed for beginners at €39.95 with no prior CAD experience required.
• cadvilla basic plus Enhanced entry-level version of the CAD architecture software, priced at €59.95 as a perpetual license. Includes all cadvilla basic features plus additional tools and functionality improvements for more detailed planning.
• cadvilla professional Mid-tier professional CAD architecture software priced at €124.95 as a perpetual license. Includes advanced 3D construction tools for modeling custom objects, DXF import, 3D Warehouse import, manufacturer object import, and enhanced visualization tools.
• cadvilla professional plus Top-tier full-featured CAD architecture software priced at €219.00 as a perpetual license. Includes wood frame construction (Holzrahmenbau), built-in escape and rescue plan module, full DXF/DWG export, and all professional features.
• cadvilla Tutorial Learning Software (Lernsoftware) Free downloadable learning software providing comprehensive video-based training covering step-by-step workflow from project start to professional completion using a sample project, including definitions, settings, and construction tutorials.
• Additional 3D Object Collections (Zusätzliche Objekte) Third-party-paid add-on 3D object collections for furniture, kitchen items, bathroom furnishings, and other interior design elements that extend the built-in cadvilla object libraries.
• Additional Modules (Zusätzliche Module) Optional paid add-on modules including the Flucht- und Rettungswege Planer (escape and rescue plan) module for creating fire safety plans according to DIN standards; included by default in cadvilla professional plus.
• Trial Version (Testversion) Personalized 5-day trial version with full professional features enabled, custom-configured for each customer with address details encoded; requires a valid phone number and permanent email address.
• Plan Digitization Service (Planerfassung als Service) Paid professional service where cadvilla personnel digitize existing paper plans into cadvilla-compatible digital files for customers.
• Virtual Tour in Browser Service (Virtueller Rundgang im Browser) Paid service producing browser-based virtual tours of cadvilla-designed properties for marketing and presentation purposes.
• Exposé Plans Service (Exposépläne als Serviceleistung) Paid service preparing professional exposé plans from cadvilla building models for real estate and marketing purposes.
• Manufacturer Integration Service (Einbindung Hersteller) Paid service integrating specific manufacturer products (e.g., windows, doors, furniture) into cadvilla building plans for customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Automatic 3D model creation from 2D floor plans
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Sweet Home 3D: Open-source interior design application with 2D plan and 3D visualization. Targets the same DIY homeowner segment at zero cost, representing a price-pressure threat to cadvilla's entry-level tier.
• Space Designer 3D: Web-based 3D space planning tool for architects and interior designers. Comparable 3D visualization and floor plan capabilities with SaaS delivery model that cadvilla lacks.

Direct peers

• Planner 5D: Cross-platform (web, iOS, Android, desktop) home design app with 2D/3D planning. Comparable consumer-friendly CAD product with freemium and subscription pricing, similar target use cases to cadvilla.
• RoomSketcher: Norwegian floor plan and home design software with web, iOS, and Android apps. Competes directly for real estate agents, homeowners, and small builders—the same secondary segments cadvilla targets.
• Cedreo: French SaaS platform for home builders and remodelers to create floor plans and 3D visualizations. Closest direct competitor with similar target customers and real-time 3D rendering approach.
• Chief Architect: US-based developer of residential and light commercial 3D CAD software. Directly comparable to cadvilla with tiered perpetual licenses, consumer-to-professional segments, and home design focus.
• Home Designer by Chief Architect: Consumer-tier version of Chief Architect specifically for homeowners and DIY remodelers. Nearly identical value proposition, pricing tier, and feature set to cadvilla basic/professional tiers.

Broad incumbents

• SketchUp (Trimble): Industry-standard 3D modeling platform widely used by architects. Explicitly named as a cadvilla interoperability partner, but operates as a broader 3D design incumbent with far larger market presence.
• ArchiCAD (Graphisoft): Professional BIM and architectural CAD platform owned by Nemetschek. Named as a cadvilla interoperability partner and represents the upper-tier professional CAD competition cadvilla's professional plus version targets.
• Allplan (Nemetschek): Professional BIM/CAD platform for architects and engineers. Another Nemetschek product listed as a cadvilla interoperability partner, representing broader incumbent competition in the architectural CAD space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/cadvilla

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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