ArCADia BIM vs Autodesk Forma Build
ArCADia BIM
arcadia-bim.comAutodesk Forma Build
autodesk.comSide by side
| Figure | ArCADia BIM | Autodesk Forma Build |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $66.67/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 5 |
| Spec score · Architectural Design Software | 7.7 (#17) | 8.5 (#6) |
| Headquarters | Berlin, Germany | San Francisco, California |
| Purpose | ArCADia BIM is BIM CAD software for architecture and construction planning. | Forma Build connects office, trailer, and jobsite teams to manage construction projects, documents, costs, quality, safety, and collaboration. |
| Support | The maker says phone support is available Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and written inquiries are answered within 24 hours. | The Forma Build purchase page advertises 24x7 online support options and resources. |
| Trial | The maker offers a 28-day free trial of the full version. | Autodesk's Forma Build FAQ says a free trial is available, and its trial setup guidance specifies a 30-day trial. |
Plans
ArCADia BIM
- ArCADia BIM 12 (annual license)Price not published
- ArCADia BIM 12 (time-unlimited license)Price not published
Autodesk Forma Build
- Forma Build Essentials$100 a month
- Forma Build - per user$175 a month
- Forma Build Essentials$800 a year
- Forma Build - per user$1,400 a year
- Forma BuildPriced on request
In their own words
ArCADia BIM
ArCADia BIM has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Autodesk Forma Build
Autodesk Forma Build is paid construction project software connecting office, trailer, and jobsite teams. It manages documents, costs, quality, safety, collaboration, and workflows including RFIs, submittals, meetings, issues, forms, and schedules. Web, iOS, and Android access are listed, and the Autodesk Forma mobile app can provide project data offline. Forma Build Essentials includes punch lists, issue management, daily reports, forms, current sheets and files, and mobile field access. Autodesk describes Build features including Autodesk Assistant, Construction IQ, photo autotags, automatic sheet extraction, and AI-assisted specification and submittal workflows. Integrations include Forma Design Collaboration, Forma Data Management, TradeTapp, accounting connections, and Forma Construction Connect, which supports custom connections to more than 200 systems. Autodesk also lists an AECO partner ecosystem with more than 400 integrations. A free trial lasts 30 days; users who do not subscribe afterward lose project access. Plans include Forma Build Essentials at $100 per user monthly and Forma Build - per user at $175 per user monthly.