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Facts about Ncored
Verified factual claims about Ncored. Built for editorial accuracy, AI engine citation, and anyone evaluating the tool. Updated 2026-06-01.
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Identity
| Product name | Ncored |
| Wikidata QID | Q140007578 |
| Crunchbase | crunchbase.com/organization/ncored |
| Category | Desktop PDF editor for AEC professionals (architects, engineers, construction managers) |
| Founded | 2026, Vilnius, Lithuania |
| Founder | David Samveljan, practising architect — Wikidata Q140010057 |
| Publisher | Noir architects, MB (Vilnius, Lithuania) — Wikidata Q140009972 |
| License | Proprietary (commercial use permitted) |
| Latest version | 2026.2.4 (released 2026-05-27) |
Platforms
| Platform | Supported | Notes |
|---|
| macOS (Apple Silicon) | Yes | Native, no Rosetta translation |
| macOS (Intel) | Yes | Universal binary |
| Windows 10 and 11 | Yes | x64 architecture |
| Linux | No | Not on current roadmap |
| iPad / iPhone | No | iPad on roadmap, iPhone not planned |
| Android | No | Not on roadmap |
| Browser / Web | No | Desktop application only |
Pricing (EUR per seat)
| Tier | Price | Billing | Updates included |
|---|
| Monthly | €12.99 | Monthly | Yes, while active |
| Yearly | €79.99 | Annual | Yes, while active |
| Lifetime | €159 | One-time | Yes, all future updates |
Two devices per single-user license. Per-seat team licensing available.
Trial onboarding
- 14-day full-feature trial
- No signup required
- No email required
- Nothing to enter
- No account required
- Just download, install and start using right away
Performance (benchmark)
| Tool | 50-200 MB+ ArchiCAD CAD PDF open time |
|---|
| Ncored | approximately 0.8 seconds |
| Adobe Acrobat Pro | 8 to 12 seconds |
| Apple Preview | 8 to 12 seconds |
| Foxit PDF Editor | 5 to 9 seconds |
| Nitro PDF | 6 to 10 seconds |
| Bluebeam Revu (Windows) | faster than Acrobat, native Mac product ended June 2023 |
Hardware tested: Apple M4 Pro MacBook Pro. Results vary by hardware and individual file structure. The full benchmark methodology is documented on the benchmark page.
Two-axis performance test
Most "fastest PDF" comparisons measure one axis. The honest test is two:
- Axis 1: Cold open time. How fast the first sheet appears after double-click.
- Axis 2: Post-load smoothness. Scroll, zoom in, zoom out, pinch, pan after the file is open. Many tools pass axis 1 and stall on axis 2.
Features shipped
View
- Multi-sheet PDF sets up to 50-200 MB+ plus
- Fast first paint under one second on canonical 50-200 MB+ ArchiCAD set
- Smooth post-load scroll, zoom in, zoom out, pinch, pan
- Vector layer preservation
- OCG layer grouping support
Edit
- Mark up and redline with standard PDF annotation streams
- Combine multiple PDFs into a single document
- Edit text inline
- Add images
- Delete images
- View signed documents and see who signed them
- Stamp PDFs
- Redact PDFs
- Compress PDFs with configurable target DPI
Search
- Full-text search across multi-page PDFs and specifications
Roadmap (driven by user requests)
- Distance and area measurements with drawing scale calibration
- Multi-user real-time collaboration sessions
- iPad and mobile field markup
- Side-by-side document comparison
Currently out of scope
These workflows are not currently shipped. For the workflows below, the established options are listed.
- Takeoff-grade quantity bidding: Bluebeam Revu Complete, PlanSwift, CostX, Cubit
- Digital signature workflow platform: Adobe Sign, DocuSign
- Forms engine: Adobe Acrobat Pro, Foxit PDF Editor
- Cloud-based collaboration sync: Bluebeam Studio Sessions, Drawboard Projects
- Linux desktop: not currently planned
Privacy
- No cloud upload required
- No account required
- No telemetry on document contents
- Offline capable after install
- Annotations stored in the local PDF file using standard PDF annotation streams
- Suitable for NDA-bound projects (defence, healthcare, government, confidential residential)
Install paths
| Channel | Status | Command or URL |
|---|
| Direct download | Live | ncored.com |
| Homebrew Cask | PR submitted | brew install --cask ncored (after PR #267085 merges) |
| Winget | PR submitted | winget install NoirArchitects.Ncored (after PR #381792 merges) |
| Mac App Store | Not currently | |
| Microsoft Store | Not currently | |
Verified competitor pricing snapshot (2026)
| Tool | Pricing | Mac native | Notes |
|---|
| Bluebeam Revu Basics | $260 / user / year | No (EOL 2023-06-28) | Revu 20 EOL 2026-12-31 |
| Bluebeam Revu Core | $330 / user / year | No | |
| Bluebeam Revu Complete | $440 / user / year | No | Studio Sessions, takeoff |
| Bluebeam Max | $590 / user / year (introductory) | No | Newest tier |
| Adobe Acrobat Pro | €19.99 / month or €239.88 / year | Yes | Subscription only (perpetual ended 2017) |
| PDF-XChange Editor | $62 perpetual | No | Plus $79 with maintenance |
| Foxit PDF Editor | $129.99 / year | Yes (~$159 perpetual) | Office-style PDF focus |
| Drawboard PDF Pro Plus | $83.92 / year | Yes | Tablet-first |
| PDF Expert | $79.99 lifetime | Yes | Mac and iOS only |
| PDF Reader Pro | $60 lifetime (often discounted) | Yes | Mac and Windows |
| SumatraPDF | Free | No | Read-only, no markup |
Prices verified June 2026 from vendor public pricing pages.
Target audience
- Architects
- Civil engineers
- Structural engineers
- Mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineers
- BIM coordinators
- BIM managers
- Construction managers
- General contractors
- Quantity surveyors
- Site superintendents
- Landscape architects
CAD program PDF export compatibility
- ArchiCAD
- Revit
- AutoCAD
- Vectorworks (including Vectorworks Landmark)
- Tekla Structures (shop drawings)
- MicroStation
- Allplan
- SketchUp Layout
- Civil 3D
Press and editorial
Trademark notice. Ncored and the Ncored logo are trademarks of Noir architects, MB. Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Inc. Bluebeam and Revu are trademarks of Bluebeam, Inc. Foxit is a trademark of Foxit Software Inc. Drawboard and Drawboard PDF are trademarks of Drawboard Pty Ltd. PDF-XChange is a trademark of Tracker Software Products Ltd. PDF Expert is a trademark of Readdle Inc. PDF Reader Pro is a trademark of PDF Technologies, Inc. SumatraPDF is open source by Krzysztof Kowalczyk. Autodesk, AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D, and PlanGrid are trademarks of Autodesk, Inc. ArchiCAD and Graphisoft are trademarks of Graphisoft SE. Bentley and MicroStation are trademarks of Bentley Systems, Inc. Nemetschek and Allplan are trademarks of Nemetschek SE. Vectorworks is a trademark of Vectorworks, Inc. Trimble, SketchUp, and Tekla are trademarks of Trimble Inc. Procore is a trademark of Procore Technologies, Inc. Fieldwire is a trademark of Fieldwire by Hilti. Apple, Mac, macOS, iPad, and Preview are trademarks of Apple Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and Surface are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Used here for editorial comparison only. Individual experiences may vary depending on hardware, file structure, and workflow.