Archicad vs Maket
Archicad
graphisoft.comMaket
maket.aiSide by side
| Figure | Archicad | Maket |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $201/mo | $20/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 6 | 4 |
| Spec score · Architecture Software | 9.5 (#1) | 8.6 (#9) |
| Spec score · Architecture Design software | 9.5 (#1) | 8.5 (#5) |
| Company headquarters | Graphisoft is headquartered at Graphisoft Park in Budapest, Hungary. | The terms list a mailing address at 800 Rue du Square-Victoria, Montréal, Québec, Canada. |
| Documentation | BIM workflows generate coordinated drawings, sections, elevations and schedules that update with the model. | The public site links to a blog and release notes; no dedicated developer documentation or help center was located in the pages reviewed. |
| Headquarters | Budapest, Hungary | Montréal, Québec, Canada |
| Integrations | Graphisoft lists Bluebeam, BIMplus, Solibri, Autodesk Forma, Revit, Enscape, Twinmotion and D5 connections or extensions. | The current public pricing page lists API access for Scale but does not name third-party integrations. |
| Rating on Trustpilot | 3.5 out of 5 from 5 reviews | 1.6 out of 5 from 21 reviews |
| Self-hosting | BIMcloud Basic runs on an in-house server for local teamwork, while BIMcloud SaaS provides cloud collaboration. | The terms describe an online application at maket.ai, and the reviewed public pages do not describe a self-hosted option. |
| 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. | The product is presented as an online application; the reviewed pages do not specify browser versions or hardware requirements. |
| What it does | Archicad is Graphisoft’s BIM platform for architects, designers, engineers and other AEC professionals, covering design, modeling, visualization, documentation and collaboration. | Maket is a browser-based home design platform for generating and editing residential layouts and visualizing them in 3D. |
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.