--- description: Review of Design Flex Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice Ireland. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Design Flex | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice IE --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Architecture Design Software](/directory/4182/architecture/software) > [Design Flex](/software/196096/2020-design-live) # Design Flex Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/196096/2020-design-live Page: 1 / 16\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/196096/2020-design-live?page=2) > Design Flex is a kitchen and bathroom design application that assists professional designers with space planning, photorealistic rendering and presentation on a unified interface. The platform provides content libraries with decorative catalog items, textures and finishes from manufacturers, which lets users specify and visualize spaces with real products. It offers a large selection of manufacturer catalogs for kitchens and bathrooms, including cloud-configurable cabinets, appliances, and plumbing. The software provides advanced design tools that allow designers to create stunning spaces through space planning, photorealistic renderings, 360-degree panoramas, and a lighting wizard. Design Flex includes EZ Render, a rendering engine, which allows professionals to automatically implement lighting effects across cabinet finishes, tiling, flooring, paint and countertop materials. Real estate agents can utilize the Virtual Reality (VR) viewer to deliver immersive 3D experiences and 360° panoramic views of designs to clients. With a design wizard, businesses can draw custom walls, ceilings, window or cabinets. The tools can be used to place moldings or doors, add countertops to cabinets and elevations to walls. It can also configure screen layout. It facilitates integration with room measuring applications including ETemplate and magicplan, allowing users to design floor plans on mobile devices. One standout feature is the ability to easily change cabinet colors and styles without having to download multiple catalogs. This streamlines the design process and allows designers to quickly iterate on their ideas. The software also includes Closet, a tool for designing custom closets and home storage solutions. Additionally, the Application Integration Module enables electronic data transfer to accounting and other systems. Whether designers are creating kitchens from scratch or guiding bathroom renovations, Design Flex offers a comprehensive suite of features, vast catalog selection, and seamless integration capabilities to help design professionals make spaces amazing. > > Verdict: Rated **4.3/5** by 357 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.3/5** | 357 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 3.9/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Cyncly - **Location**: Laval, Canada - **Founded**: 1987 ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: Per Feature - **Pricing Details**: Contact Cyncly for pricing information about Design Flex - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, Cuba, Curaçao, Dominica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Haiti and 17 more ## Features - 3D Imaging - BIM Modeling - Billing & Invoicing - Bills of Material - Contact Management - Data Visualisation - Design Management - Document Management - Document Storage - For AEC Industry - Planning Tools - Presentation Tools - Project Workflow - Quotes/Estimates - Summary Reports - Task Management - Task Progress Tracking - Task Scheduling - Template Management - Timesheet Management ## Integrations (1 total) - SketchUp ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Architecture Design Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4182/architecture/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Cyncly seems to be working on the annoying bugs that seemed to be ignored in prior versions. ----- ### "Owner, Designer" — 4.0/5 > **Diana** | *8 January 2026* | Design | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The ease of use and ability to utilize my manufacturers catalogs. The ability to save and share details with contractors, homeowners and designers in a professional and clear format. > > **Cons**: The price. As a small design group, a menu option would allow us to pay for features we need and use vs. an excessive blanket annual fee. I also wish the lighting was more straightforward. > > Overall we are quite happy with the software, the cost is becoming difficult to justify. Thankfully I recently renegotiated our 2026 rate that is more palatable, however, I fear we will have no option but the defaulted rate next year. ----- ### "Renderings" — 4.0/5 > **Danielle** | *20 March 2026* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: I really like that the system is a lot cleaner and the renderings look better. I always liked the cloud browser and I think it's really improved. > > **Cons**: WHen creating a rendering, the lighting is a pain. If I am just disgning a small vanity or bar, I have to put several walls up to get lighting on the cabinets. The colors are off too. Everything is kind of dark. I also do not like that you cannot load several renderings at once or download them at once because it will more likely cause the system to crash. When before I would load all my renderings then save. > > I think overall it's improved. I think if they could tighten the rendering system it would be awesome. I like the new layout of the system and especially the cloud browser. ----- ### "Works well, very expensive for what it does and offers." — 3.0/5 > **Patrick** | *9 February 2026* | Building Materials | Recommendation rating: 5.0/10 > > **Pros**: it's powerful, does a nice job overall. lots of options and abilities to adjust things as required. It's a must have in the industry currently. > > **Cons**: Some things could be much more simple to make designs go faster. the program sometimes makes really dumb decisions. Probably some AI rational would go a long way. > > It works well but is very expensive for what it does. It's powerful but you can tell the software is very old and is a continual improvement of a somewhat outdated platform. ----- ### "Great software I would recommend to designers" — 5.0/5 > **Karly** | *19 March 2026* | Design | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: 2020 Design Flex has been a strong tool in my workflow, especially for kitchen and millwork design. What I like most is its flexibility and the ability to quickly build detailed layouts that clients can easily visualize. It tracks the time per design so there is no confusion when tracking your time. The cloud-based access is a big advantage, making it easy to work across devices without being tied to one computer. The catalog integrations are also helpful, allowing for relatively accurate specifications. When it works well, it really speeds up the design process and helps present a polished, professional package which I feel is great value for your money. > > **Cons**: That said, there are definitely areas where it falls short. The software can be laggy at times, especially with more complex designs, which can interrupt workflow and slow things down. Some of the features feel less intuitive than they should be, requiring extra steps. Rendering can also be inconsistent, and while it’s good for general visuals, it doesn’t always deliver the level of realism clients expect. There are moments where I doo need to call into customer support however, the client support is amazing and the representatives are knowledgable. > > Overall, my experience with 2020 Design Flex has been positive. It remains a reliable and capable program that gets the job done and supports a professional design process. It’s a solid choice for designers who need both functionality and flexibility. ----- Page: 1 / 16\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/196096/2020-design-live?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/196096/2020-design-live) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data