Archicad vs Solibri
Archicad
graphisoft.com
Solibri
solibri.comSide by side
| Figure | Archicad | Solibri |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $201/mo | €8.25/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 6 | 5 |
| Spec score · BIM Software | 9.5 (#1) | 7.3 (#22) |
| Headquarters | Budapest, Hungary | Helsinki, Finland |
| Integrations | Graphisoft lists Bluebeam, BIMplus, Solibri, Autodesk Forma, Revit, Enscape, Twinmotion and D5 connections or extensions. | The integrations page lists connections including Autodesk Forma, Archicad, BIMcollab, Dalux, and Oracle Aconex. |
| Purpose | Archicad is BIM software for architects, designers, engineers, and other AEC professionals to design, document, collaborate, and deliver building projects. | Solibri provides structured BIM model validation to check geometry, data, and classification before construction begins. |
| 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 recommended minimum is 16 GB RAM, with 32 GB or more recommended for larger models; a graphics card supporting OpenGL 3.3 or better is specified. |
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
Solibri
- Starter€99 a year
- Essential€1,428 a year
- Advanced€2,109 a year
- Premium€2,772 a year
- Solibri Security+€4,999 a year
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.