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    ARCHICAD

    Score8.6 out of 10
    N/AARCHICAD is a 3D architectural design application and BIM from Graphisoft, a Nemetschek Group company headquartered in Budapest.

    $240

    per month

    Pricing
    ARCHICAD
    Editions & Modules
    Archicad Solo Version
    $240
    per month
    Archicad Full Version
    $280
    per month
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    ARCHICAD
    Free Trial
    Yes
    Free/Freemium Version
    No
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    No
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    ARCHICAD
    Considered Both Products
    Graphisoft
    Chose ARCHICAD
    On the first hand, ARCHICHAD offers more versatility in modeling complex geometric shapes and forms. ARCHICHAD also offers greater flexibility for customization and the development of add-ons and extensions. This allows users to tailor the software to their specific needs and …
    Incentivized
    Chose ARCHICAD
    Archicad is faster in free design shapes.
    Incentivized
    Chose ARCHICAD
    AutoCAD uses line works in actual presentation whiles ARCHICAD uses real structural walls which are easy to use and present compared to line works. Revit largely and mainly focused on structural design and is more complex to use compared to ARCHICAD which helps one focus on …
    Incentivized
    Chose ARCHICAD
    ARCHICAD is more intuitive and user friendly tool than AutoCAD. In this day and age, we need a minimalistic approach tool that can help us create smart designs with right user experience. The custom libraries and design options of ARCHICAD gives us better design variations in …
    Incentivized
    Chose ARCHICAD
    The feature set in ARCHICAD and integration with various other products is growing year on year and, from conversations with their support, you can see that this is set to continue. It feels genuinely like a product the developers believe in, and they seem to spend the …
    Incentivized
    Chose ARCHICAD
    Revit is the most widely owned, but it seems clunky, has a complex, non-graphical interface, and is extremely expensive. Bentley also seems overly complex for typical Architecture projects. SketchUp is a great conceptual tool, but becomes very limited with more advanced …
    Incentivized
    Chose ARCHICAD
    Essentially ArchiCAD has proved better by any metric, despite my original skepticism.
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    6 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    7 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation went as expected
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    5 Answers
    Features
    ARCHICAD
    Computer-Aided Design Software
    Comparison of Computer-Aided Design Software features of ARCHICAD
    Feature
    ARCHICAD
    7.1
    1 Ratings
    0% below category average
    3D Modeling9.01 Ratings
    2D Drafting7.01 Ratings
    Rendering and Visualization5.01 Ratings
    Parametric Design8.01 Ratings
    Collaboration and Sharing6.01 Ratings
    Compatibility with other software and formats7.01 Ratings
    Assembly Design7.01 Ratings
    Simulation and Analysis8.01 Ratings
    Documentation and Annotation7.01 Ratings
    Customization and Extensions7.01 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    ARCHICAD
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (9 ratings)
    Support Rating
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    ARCHICAD
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Graphisoft
    ARCHICAD, is well suited in presenting all desired projects in building and construction works more so where the client has just an idea but lacks the actual picture in mind. When doing all commercial buildings where proper records and evidence is record is needed, ARCHICAD should be considered. Projects which involve complex and large volumes of labor require well-presented drawings or representation done with ARCHICAD for proper and easy execution. ARCHICAD is less appropriate for small jobs like shades which are not complex and need less attention.
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    Pros
    Graphisoft
    • User interface is super cool. It helps you customize any new theme on your architectural objects.
    • Minimalistic approach in the toolkit helps in quick editing.
    • Render realistic images.
    • Collaboration with other team members is an awesome feature.
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    Cons
    Graphisoft
    • ArchiCAD lacks a few feature sets, including an automatic Keynote database extraction system, an expandable Phasing/Options manager, and an easy way to transfer standard details into a project.
    • The Revision/Change Manager, as well as the new Stair and Railing tools, while impressively flexible, are too complex to set up and customize.
    • It is an underdog product. Revit has a market share because it spends more money on marketing, and less on product development.
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    Support Rating
    Graphisoft
    We have rapid responses from their support team, and they often go the extra mile to pinpoint the root cause of an issue and assist the team in resolving it. They are honest when a problem is down to user error, or a glitch on the version we are on.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Graphisoft
    On the first hand, ARCHICHAD offers more versatility in modeling complex geometric shapes and forms. ARCHICHAD also offers greater flexibility for customization and the development of add-ons and extensions. This allows users to tailor the software to their specific needs and workflows, enhancing productivity and efficiency. While both ARCHICHAD and Revit offer rendering capabilities, ARCHICHAD's built-in rendering engine, CineRender, is better for its ease of use and high-quality output.
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    Return on Investment
    Graphisoft
    • This product allows us to draft on a Mac OS.
    • The tool we use to make our product (Architectural Plans).
    • Helps 3D model and render images for clients.
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