Archicad vs Autodesk Forma Build

Archicad9.2Visit Autodesk Forma Build7.9Visit

Higher score Archicad #2 in 3D Architecture Software 9.2/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Graphisoft

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Autodesk Forma Build #6 in 3D Architecture Software 7.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Autodesk

• Archicad fits best

  Architectural teams using openBIM and teamwork

• Autodesk Forma Build fits best

  Construction teams managing delivery, not BIM

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Side by side

Feature	Archicad 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Autodesk Forma Build 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	7.9
Ranking	#2 in 3D Architecture Software	#6 in 3D Architecture Software
Best for	Architectural teams using openBIM and teamwork	Construction teams managing delivery, not BIM
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$201/user/mo	Pricing on request
Free plan	—	Not checked yet
Free trial	30 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, macOS	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs	Community, Docs
Integrations	7 integrations	400+ integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Archicad 0/3 · Autodesk Forma Build 0/3
BIM tools	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
2D floor plans	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Team collaboration	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Rendering	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Supported platforms	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
File formats	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Parametric modeling connects to coordinated construction drawings and schedules. IFC, BCF, and IDS support openBIM exchange, with clash detection and issue tracking. BIMcloud enables teamwork; BIMx Pro adds model viewing for collaborators.	Links documents, schedules, RFIs, submittals, and cost workflows Mobile field access includes offline support, forms, reports, and markups Offers Gantt and list schedule views plus analytics and AI-supported risk insights
Cons	Commercial access is paid, with annual billing shown for the lower per-user price. MEP design and Graphisoft-hosted BIMcloud are listed with Collaborate, not Studio. The breadth of documentation, visualization, and teamwork features may exceed solo needs.	Does not establish 3D architectural modeling capabilities Pricing is quote-based rather than shown as a public amount Support channels are community and documentation, without 24/7 support
Our verdict	Archicad brings architectural modeling, construction documentation, and visualization into a BIM workflow for architects and other AEC professionals. Its parametric modeling supports coordinated drawings, quantity takeoffs, and schedules,… Read the review →	Autodesk Forma Build is cloud-based construction management software for owners, general contractors, specialty contractors, and other construction professionals. It connects office and jobsite work around project documents, schedules,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Archicad — where it wins

  • Parametric modeling connects to coordinated construction drawings and schedules.
  • IFC, BCF, and IDS support openBIM exchange, with clash detection and issue tracking.
  • BIMcloud enables teamwork; BIMx Pro adds model viewing for collaborators.

  Where it doesn't

  • Commercial access is paid, with annual billing shown for the lower per-user price.
  • MEP design and Graphisoft-hosted BIMcloud are listed with Collaborate, not Studio.
  • The breadth of documentation, visualization, and teamwork features may exceed solo needs.

• Autodesk Forma Build — where it wins

  • Links documents, schedules, RFIs, submittals, and cost workflows
  • Mobile field access includes offline support, forms, reports, and markups
  • Offers Gantt and list schedule views plus analytics and AI-supported risk insights

  Where it doesn't

  • Does not establish 3D architectural modeling capabilities
  • Pricing is quote-based rather than shown as a public amount
  • Support channels are community and documentation, without 24/7 support

• Archicad9.2/10 · 30-day trial

  A multi-discipline BIM tool pairing architectural modeling with openBIM and team workflows.

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• Autodesk Forma Build7.9/10 · Pricing on request

  Construction delivery workflows for teams that need project coordination, not 3D modeling.

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