Archicad
Archicad: A mature OpenBIM platform for architectural teams that need modeling, documentation, and teamwork. Ranked #2 of 29 in Architectural Design Software by our editors (9.3/10); pricing: 30-day trial; best for architectural teams needing mature OpenBIM collaboration.
At a glance
- Editor score9.3 / 10
- Pricing30-day trial
- Best forArchitectural teams needing mature OpenBIM collaboration
- Free planNo
- Paid from$201/user/mo
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
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
Our verdict on Archicad
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, quantity takeoffs, schedules, clash detection, issue tracking, visualization, and team collaboration. Native Windows and macOS support makes it suitable for architectural practices working across those desktop platforms, while BIMx provides mobile model viewing. Its feature set is aimed at teams managing connected design and documentation workflows rather than users looking only for basic drafting or isolated 3D modeling.
The published plans show two main commercial tiers. Archicad Studio costs $201 per user per month with annual billing or $345 per user per month with monthly billing, and includes architectural design, local collaboration, BIMcloud Basic, and BIMx Pro. Archicad Collaborate costs $237 per user per month with annual billing or $406 per user per month with monthly billing, adding MEP design and Graphisoft-hosted BIMcloud alongside architectural design and BIMx Pro. The commercial offering includes a 30-day trial. Archicad also connects with Bluebeam, BIMplus, Solibri, Autodesk Forma, Enscape, Twinmotion, and D5, giving teams options for review, coordination, rendering, and connected design workflows.
OpenBIM is a central strength. IFC, BCF, and IDS support helps structure interoperability, while BIMcloud supports real-time teamwork. Quantity takeoffs, coordinated drawings, clash detection, photorealistic rendering, AI Assistant, and AI Visualizer extend the platform beyond core modeling. The choice between Studio and Collaborate depends on whether local collaboration is sufficient or a team needs Graphisoft-hosted BIMcloud and MEP design. Archicad suits practices seeking a broad, multi-discipline BIM environment with established collaboration features. Teams seeking a general free commercial tool, or mobile-first editing rather than viewer access, should consider a different fit.
Your product? Our editors can test Archicad in depth and publish a review, labelled as paid · from $149/mo →
Archicad pricing
All 2 Archicad plans and prices →
Archicad fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $201/user/mo |
| Platform | Not verified |
| BIM authoring | Not verified |
| Parametric modeling | Not verified |
| Construction documents | Not verified |
| Rendering tools | Not verified |
| IFC support | Yes |
| Project limit | Not verified |
| Free trial | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
| Support | Email, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 7 integrations: Bluebeam, BIMplus, Solibri, Autodesk Forma, Enscape, Twinmotion … |
| Pricing | 30-day trial (source) |
| Website | graphisoft.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Archicad integrations
Archicad lists 7 integrations on its own site.
- Bluebeam
- BIMplus
- Solibri
- Autodesk Forma
- Enscape
- Twinmotion
- D5
Alternatives to Archicad
- Autodesk RevitA multidiscipline BIM platform with strong Autodesk coordination and automation support.9.4
- AllplanA broad BIM suite for firms coordinating architecture, engineering, construction and cost workflows.9.1
- Vectorworks ArchitectA broad architectural BIM platform spanning design, documentation, coordination, and review.8.9
See all Archicad alternatives →
Archicad vs the competition
- Archicad vs Autodesk Revit
- Archicad vs Allplan
- Archicad vs Vectorworks Architect
- Archicad vs OpenBuildings Designer
- Archicad vs BricsCAD BIM
- Archicad vs Snaptrude
Compare Archicad with any tool side by side →
Also Ranked In
Archicad is ranked in 7 of our directories.
Used Archicad? Be the first to review it
The editor score above is our own research. What this page doesn't have yet is a reader's view — what you used Archicad for, what worked and what didn't. No stars are seeded and no review is paid for; an editor reads every one before it appears.
Write a reviewTwo minutes · verified accounts only · read by an editor before it appears
Featured on iTechGuides
Archicad is listed in our Architectural Design Software directory. Add the badge to your site — it links back to this page.
<a href="https://www.itechguides.com/products/archicad/"><img src="https://www.itechguides.com/best/badge/archicad.svg" alt="Featured on iTechGuides" width="230" height="46"></a>
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Advertiser disclosure: iTechGuides is reader-supported. Vendors can pay for top positions in our rankings and for a place on other products' pages, and we may earn a commission when you click some links. Bought places stand at the number bought; this page and our disclosure say so. Paying vendors may get a fuller, more detailed review from our editors, and that review can change their score. How we rank.
Last updated · How we research and update