Archicad vs Trimble Quadri
Archicad
graphisoft.comTrimble Quadri
construction.trimble.comSide by side
| Figure | Archicad | Trimble Quadri |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Yes |
| Plans published | 6 | 2 |
| Spec score · BIM Software | 9.5 (#1) | 8.2 (#11) |
| Company founded | Graphisoft was founded in 1982 and developed Archicad as a BIM solution for architecture and design. | Trimble says Charlie Trimble founded the company in 1978. |
| Company headquarters | Graphisoft is headquartered at Graphisoft Park in Budapest, Hungary. | Trimble's LinkedIn company page lists Westminster, Colorado as headquarters. |
| Company size | Graphisoft states that it employs more than 700 people across 21 offices in 13 countries. | LinkedIn lists Trimble as having more than 10,001 employees, while Trimble's 2025 annual report says it employed over 11,500 people at year end. |
| Documentation | BIM workflows generate coordinated drawings, sections, elevations and schedules that update with the model. | The help center contains product guides, Windows tool descriptions, IFC material, connector compatibility, connected-project and on-premise guidance, tutorials, FAQs and troubleshooting. |
| Headquarters | Budapest, Hungary | Westminster, Colorado, United States |
| Integrations | Graphisoft lists Bluebeam, BIMplus, Solibri, Autodesk Forma, Revit, Enscape, Twinmotion and D5 connections or extensions. | Listed connectors include Trimble Connect, Novapoint, Trimble Business Center, Tekla Structures, SketchUp, Tilos, Quantm, ProjectWise, Rhino Grasshopper, OpenRoads Designer, Revit and Civil 3D. |
| Licence | Archicad is proprietary software governed by an End User License Agreement; it is licensed rather than sold and is not open source. | Quadri is proprietary commercial software; the API agreement explicitly calls the API commercial computer software, while any bundled open-source components remain subject to their own licenses. |
| Purpose | Archicad is BIM software for architects, designers, engineers, and other AEC professionals to design, document, collaborate, and deliver building projects. | Quadri is a collaboration platform for infrastructure projects that supports real-time collaboration in a shared central model. |
| Rating on GetApp | 4.4 out of 5 from 280 reviews | 0 out of 5 from 0 reviews |
| 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. | Quadri supports Windows and lists 32 GB RAM, 50 GB free disk space, a recommended 12 GB GPU and internet access for cloud features. |
| What it does | Archicad is Graphisoft’s BIM platform for architects, designers, engineers and other AEC professionals, covering design, modeling, visualization, documentation and collaboration. | Quadri is a civil BIM collaboration platform for infrastructure projects that coordinates real-time work around one central model. |
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.
Trimble Quadri
Trimble Quadri is a collaboration platform for infrastructure projects, built around a shared model teams can use to coordinate project data. Cloud model sharing gives participants a common reference, while links between model changes and work processes, along with notifications and alerts, help teams follow issues. Users can inspect 3D, longitudinal and cross-section views, and use table views for quantity takeoff. Quadri can also capture digital assets in an as-built model and keep project documentation updated as construction progresses. Its connectors include Trimble Connect, Novapoint, Trimble Business Center, Tekla Structures, SketchUp, Tilos, Quantm, ProjectWise, Rhino Grasshopper, Open Roads Designer, Revit and Civil 3D; APIs support customized workflows and data connections. Quantm can assess road or rail alignment alternatives, and Quadri can forecast CO2 emissions for construction and road or rail use. Deployment options include Connected Projects and On-Premise projects. The free Viewer is read-only, with viewing, commenting and measuring. Full use requires installation, Trimble Identity credentials and a license. Pricing is on request, with a 30-day trial.