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Material Hub by Acelab is a free materials management platform for architects and designers to research, compare and specify building products.

It gives design and construction teams a searchable database of 200,000+ products from 10,000+ brands, with AI-powered search and Revit integration.

Manufacturers and owners can also join through paid plans to coordinate submittals and product data through construction.

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Acelab Overview

Material Hub is Acelab's integrated materials management platform for architecture, engineering, construction and manufacturing teams. Originally a free visual search engine for building products, Acelab relaunched the platform as Material Hub in March 2025 with AI-powered search across more than 200,000 products from over 10,000 brands. Architects and designers use Material Hub to research, compare and specify building products, track more than 2,000 sustainability certifications, and manage submittals and product substitutions through construction. A Revit plugin syncs schedules, specifications and drawings with the platform. Material Hub is free for architecture and design firms, with unlimited projects, users, and access to the core AI search and SpecPlanner tools; a paid tier adds more analysis, standardization and integration options for larger firms. Owners and developers can track products from design through operations and as-built records. Manufacturers and suppliers get a free starter listing with one rep seat when invited by an AEC firm, with paid plans available for manufacturers that want to respond directly when architects reach out through the platform.
Material Hub is Acelab's integrated materials management platform for architecture, engineering, construction and manufacturing teams. Originally a free visual search engine for building products, Acelab relaunched the platform as Material Hub in March 2025 with AI-powered search across more than 200,000 products from over 10,000 brands. Architects and designers use Material Hub to research, compare and specify building products, track more than 2,000 sustainability certifications, and manage submittals and product substitutions through construction. A Revit plugin syncs schedules, specifications and drawings with the platform. Material Hub is free for architecture and design firms, with unlimited projects, users, and access to the core AI search and SpecPlanner tools; a paid tier adds more analysis, standardization and integration options for larger firms. Owners and developers can track products from design through operations and as-built records. Manufacturers and suppliers get a free starter listing with one rep seat when invited by an AEC firm, with paid plans available for manufacturers that want to respond directly when architects reach out through the platform.

Specs

Supported project type
ResidentialHealthcareCommercial/CorporateEducationalHospitalitySports/EntertainmentUrban DesignTransportation/InfrastructureCulturalMixed UseInstallation/FurniturePersonal/Student ProjectLandscape ArchitectureInterior Design
Supported lifecycle phase
Planning and Programming (Pre-Design)Schematic Design (Conceptual Design)Design DevelopmentConstruction DocumentationBidding and Negotiation (Procurement)Construction PhaseOperation & Maintenance
Ideal for company size
Small (1-50)Mid-size (51-500)Large (501-5,000)Enterprise (5,000+)

Acelab Pricing

PRICING PLANS
Architects & Designers|Free/free
Manufacturer Starter|Free/free

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Material Hub by Acelab: Materials Management Platform
Material Hub by Acelab: Materials Management Platform
Material Hub by Acelab: Materials Management Platform
Material Hub by Acelab: Materials Management Platform
Material Hub by Acelab: Materials Management Platform
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Material Hub by Acelab: Materials Management Platform

Acelab Frequently asked questions

Yes — Material Hub is free for architecture and design firms, including unlimited projects, users, AI search and basic SpecPlanner. Larger firms can upgrade to a paid plan for more analysis, standardization and integration features.

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