Archicad vs Envisioneer
Archicad
graphisoft.comEnvisioneer
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| Figure | Archicad | Envisioneer |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $201/mo | $9.58/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 6 | 10 |
| Spec score · Architecture Software | 9.5 (#1) | 7.7 (#22) |
| Documentation | BIM workflows generate coordinated drawings, sections, elevations and schedules that update with the model. | Pro Architect can extract elevations, plans, sections and details from a model and includes a customizable library of standard details. |
| Trial | Graphisoft offers a 30-day trial with unlimited access for one seat, including Archicad, BIMcloud Basic and BIMx. | The free trial is the Construction Suite edition and lasts 30 days; the page lists printing, quote generation and export as trial limitations. |
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
Envisioneer
- Pro Architect$72 a month
- Personal Architect$115 a year
- Building Essentials$140 a month
- Construction Suite$185 a month
- Pro Architect$907 a year
- Pro Architect$1,250, paid once
- Building Essentials$1,764 a year
- Construction Suite$2,331 a year
- Building Essentials$2,515, paid once
- Construction Suite$3,350, paid once
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.
Envisioneer
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