Archicad vs BIMvision
Archicad
graphisoft.com
BIMvision
bimvision.euSide by side
| Figure | Archicad | BIMvision |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $201/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 6 | 1 |
| Spec score · BIM Software | 9.5 (#1) | 7.9 (#13) |
| Company | Graphisoft says it was founded in 1982 and develops Archicad, BIM software for architecture and design. | Datacomp IT Sp. z o.o. develops the BIMvision platform and says it is a member of buildingSMART Polska. |
| Headquarters | Budapest, Hungary | Krakow, Poland |
| Integrations | Graphisoft lists Bluebeam, BIMplus, Solibri, Autodesk Forma, Revit, Enscape, Twinmotion and D5 connections or extensions. | The BIMserver.center plugin connects BIMvision with more than 60 applications in an Open BIM workflow. |
| System requirements | Archicad 30 minimums include 8 GB RAM, 5+ GB free disk space, a multi-core x64 processor and DirectX 11 graphics on PC; Apple Silicon or Intel Macs are supported. | Minimum requirements include Windows 10 or newer, a 2 GHz CPU, 4 GB RAM, a suitable graphics card, 1 GB free disk space, and OpenGL 4.6. |
Plans
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
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.
BIMvision
BIMvision is a free IFC model viewer for building information models in IFC 2×3 and IFC 4.0 formats. It opens models from CAD systems including Revit, Archicad, Tekla, Bentley, Allplan, and Vectorworks. A plugin interface adds workflow-specific functions; listed plugins cover Python automation, IFC checking and editing, quantity reports, clash detection, and model comparison. The BIMserver.center plugin connects BIMvision with more than 60 applications in an Open BIM workflow. Users can create plugins themselves or ask Datacomp for a dedicated solution or integration, and the API supports plugin creation and connection to other systems. Stated users include investors, designers, contractors, inspectors, manufacturers, and cost estimators. BIMvision is free for private and commercial use and runs on Windows 10 or newer. Minimum requirements include a 2 GHz CPU, 4 GB RAM, a suitable graphics card, 1 GB free disk space, and OpenGL 4.6. The download page offers version 3.2.0 and sends the installer to the supplied email address.