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Head-to-head · Architectural Design Software

Archicad vs Edificius

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Archicad #2 in Architectural Design Software 9.3/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Archicad
Edificius #8 in Architectural Design Software 8.1/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Edificius

Archicad leads on 0 checks, Edificius on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreArchicad · 9.3/10
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresEdificius · 5 of 5

Archicad scores higher on our rubric for architectural design software: 9.3 against 8.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.

Archicad is the better fit for architectural teams needing mature OpenBIM collaboration. Edificius is the better fit for windows-based BIM teams needing rendering and takeoffs.

  • Archicad fits best

    Architectural teams needing mature OpenBIM collaboration

  • Edificius fits best

    Windows-based BIM teams needing rendering and takeoffs

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Side by side

Feature Archicad 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Edificius 8.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.1
Ranking #2 in Architectural Design Software #8 in Architectural Design Software
Best for Architectural teams needing mature OpenBIM collaboration Windows-based BIM teams needing rendering and takeoffs
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $201/user/mo €799/yr
Free plan — —
Free trial 30 days 30 days
Free trial length 30 days 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Desktop Desktop
Platforms Windows, macOS Windows
Support Email, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs Email, Community, Docs
Integrations 7 integrations 7 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Archicad 1/5 · Edificius 5/5
BIM authoring Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Parametric modeling Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Construction documents Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Rendering tools Not checked yet ✓ (best)
IFC support ✓ ✓
Specs
Platform Not checked yet Windows
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
  • Parametric 2D and 3D BIM with automatic construction documentation
  • Rendering, real-time visualization and immersive virtual reality
  • Dynamic bills of quantities plus scan-to-BIM and MEP workflows
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
  • Windows-only platform limits deployment flexibility
  • Starting price is €799 per year
  • No free plan; the trial is limited to 30 days
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,…

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Edificius is desktop BIM software from ACCA software S.p.A. for architects, engineers, surveyors and other AEC professionals. Its scope covers 2D and 3D architectural modeling with parametric objects, automatic floor plans, elevations,…

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  1. ArchicadArchitectural Design Software 9.330-day trial
  2. EdificiusArchitectural Design Software 8.130-day trial

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

  • Edificius — where it wins

    • Parametric 2D and 3D BIM with automatic construction documentation
    • Rendering, real-time visualization and immersive virtual reality
    • Dynamic bills of quantities plus scan-to-BIM and MEP workflows

    Where it doesn't

    • Windows-only platform limits deployment flexibility
    • Starting price is €799 per year
    • No free plan; the trial is limited to 30 days

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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