Archicad vs BricsCAD BIM

Archicad9.3Visit BricsCAD BIM8.4Visit

Higher score Archicad #2 in Architectural Design Software 9.3/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Archicad

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BricsCAD BIM #6 in Architectural Design Software 8.4/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 5 features Visit BricsCAD BIM

• Archicad fits best

  Architectural teams needing mature OpenBIM collaboration

• BricsCAD BIM fits best

  Value-conscious multidisciplinary BIM teams

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Side by side

Feature	Archicad 9.3/10 Visit ↗	BricsCAD BIM 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	8.4
Ranking	#2 in Architectural Design Software	#6 in Architectural Design Software
Best for	Architectural teams needing mature OpenBIM collaboration	Value-conscious multidisciplinary BIM teams
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$201/user/mo	€1,060/seat/yr
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	30 days	30 days
Free trial length	30 days	30 days · no card needed
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Email, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs	Tickets, Docs
Integrations	7 integrations	8 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Archicad 1/5 · BricsCAD BIM 1/5
BIM authoring	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Parametric modeling	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Construction documents	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Rendering tools	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
IFC support	✓	✓
Specs
Platform	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Project limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	OpenBIM support across IFC, BCF, and IDS BIMcloud enables real-time teamwork and coordinated workflows Combines modeling, documentation, takeoffs, and clash detection	Supports Windows, macOS, and Linux desktop workflows Combines IFC, RVT/RFA, BCF, DWG, Rhino, and SketchUp support Includes scan-to-BIM, clash checking, quantities, and BIMIFY AI classification
Cons	Commercial access is paid, with no general free plan Mobile access is limited to model viewing through BIMx Higher collaboration capabilities cost more than the entry tier	No free plan; licensing starts at annual per-seat billing Cloud collaboration is not included No mobile access is available
Our verdict	Archicad is a building information modeling platform from Graphisoft for architects, designers, engineers, and other AEC professionals. It combines parametric architectural modeling with construction documentation, coordinated drawings,… Read the review →	BricsCAD BIM is a desktop BIM authoring toolset for architects, engineers, and construction professionals. It combines 2D drafting, 3D modeling, parametric modeling, BIM data management, building documentation, and point-cloud Scan-to-BIM… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Archicad — where it wins

  • OpenBIM support across IFC, BCF, and IDS
  • BIMcloud enables real-time teamwork and coordinated workflows
  • Combines modeling, documentation, takeoffs, and clash detection

  Where it doesn't

  • Commercial access is paid, with no general free plan
  • Mobile access is limited to model viewing through BIMx
  • Higher collaboration capabilities cost more than the entry tier

• BricsCAD BIM — where it wins

  • Supports Windows, macOS, and Linux desktop workflows
  • Combines IFC, RVT/RFA, BCF, DWG, Rhino, and SketchUp support
  • Includes scan-to-BIM, clash checking, quantities, and BIMIFY AI classification

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; licensing starts at annual per-seat billing
  • Cloud collaboration is not included
  • No mobile access is available

• Archicad9.3/10 · 30-day trial

  A mature OpenBIM platform for architectural teams that need modeling, documentation, and teamwork.

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• BricsCAD BIM8.4/10 · 30-day trial

  A paid desktop BIM tool for multidisciplinary teams needing IFC and Revit interoperability.

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