ArCADia BIM vs Archicad
ArCADia BIM
arcadia-bim.com
Archicad
graphisoft.comSide by side
| Figure | ArCADia BIM | Archicad |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $201/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 6 |
| Spec score · Architectural Design Software | 7.7 (#17) | 9.4 (#1) |
| Headquarters | Berlin, Germany | Budapest, Hungary |
| Purpose | ArCADia BIM is BIM CAD software for architecture and construction planning. | Archicad is BIM software for architects, designers, engineers, and other AEC professionals to design, document, collaborate, and deliver building projects. |
| Trial | The maker offers a 28-day free trial of the full version. | Graphisoft offers a 30-day trial with unlimited access for one seat, including Archicad, BIMcloud Basic and BIMx. |
Plans
ArCADia BIM
- ArCADia BIM 12 (annual license)Price not published
- ArCADia BIM 12 (time-unlimited license)Price not published
Archicad
- Archicad EDUFree
- Archicad Studio$201 a month
- Archicad Studio$201 a month
- Archicad Collaborate$237 a month
- Archicad Collaborate$237 a month
- Archicad Max$475 a month
In their own words
ArCADia BIM
ArCADia BIM has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Archicad
Archicad is building information modeling software for architects, designers, engineers, and other AEC professionals working on building projects. Its tools cover mass modeling, sketches, optioneering, quantity take-offs, building elements, and custom components. The software turns 3D models into coordinated drawings with real-time and automated annotation updates, and supports openBIM workflows through IFC, BCF, and IDS. BIMcloud can host a centralized model with live updates and notifications. Studio includes local teamworking with BIMcloud Basic; Collaborate adds MEP modeling and Graphisoft-hosted BIMcloud for global Teamwork. Visualization options include photorealistic visuals, fly-throughs, animations, and a cloud-powered AI Visualizer. Archicad runs on macOS and Windows, with compatible file formats and Teamwork between versions. Studio costs $201 a month, billed with an upfront $2,414 + tax for a one-year subscription per seat. Collaborate costs $237 a month, with $2,840 + tax upfront for a one-year term per seat. Eligible students and educators can use a free educational license for non-commercial work; EDU files carry an irremovable watermark.