Archicad vs BricsCAD BIM
Archicad
graphisoft.com
BricsCAD BIM
bricscad.octave.comSide by side
| Figure | Archicad | BricsCAD BIM |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $201/mo | €88.33/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 6 | 1 |
| Spec score · BIM Software | 9.5 (#1) | 8.4 (#7) |
| Spec score · Architectural Design Software | 9.4 (#1) | 8.4 (#7) |
| Headquarters | Budapest, Hungary | Ghent, Belgium |
| Integrations | Graphisoft lists Bluebeam, BIMplus, Solibri, Autodesk Forma, Revit, Enscape, Twinmotion and D5 connections or extensions. | The V26 page lists Autodesk Construction Cloud and Bentley ProjectWise integrations for BricsCAD BIM. |
| Purpose | Archicad is BIM software for architects, designers, engineers, and other AEC professionals to design, document, collaborate, and deliver building projects. | BricsCAD BIM is a BIM toolset for building modeling and documentation in native DWG. |
| Trial | Graphisoft offers a 30-day trial with unlimited access for one seat, including Archicad, BIMcloud Basic and BIMx. | BricsCAD offers a 30-day free trial. |
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.
BricsCAD BIM
BricsCAD BIM has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.