BricsCAD BIM vs VisualARQ
BricsCAD BIM
bricscad.octave.comVisualARQ
visualarq.comSide by side
| Figure | BricsCAD BIM | VisualARQ |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €88.33/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Spec score · BIM Software | 8.4 (#7) | 7.5 (#18) |
| Modeling | It supports moving from 2D drawings to 3D BIM models, direct modeling, and parametric modeling. | It turns freeform geometry into informed BIM objects and supports custom parametric objects. |
| Support | The maker links to product documentation, a user forum, contact support, and self-paced online learning. | Support options include a community forum, user guide, FAQ, tips and tricks, and direct contact by email or phone. |
Plans
VisualARQ
- VisualARQ EvaluationFree
- VisualARQ Educational license$95, paid once
- VisualARQ Upgrade (Commercial)$475, paid once
- VisualARQ Commercial license$795, paid once
In their own words
BricsCAD BIM
BricsCAD BIM has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
VisualARQ
VisualARQ is architectural BIM software for Rhino 7 and 8, turning freeform geometry into BIM objects and supporting custom parametric objects. Its tools include walls, curtain walls, doors, windows, beams, columns, stairs, railings, slabs and roofs. It generates linked 2D plans, sections and elevations, real-time vector drawings, and dynamic quantity take-off reports that can be exported to Excel. The software supports IFC 2×3 and IFC 4 exchange and DWG export of page layouts. Grasshopper components and a RhinoCommon API support development with C#, VB.NET or Python. It also works with Rhino-compatible render engines including V-Ray, Enscape, Lumion and Twinmotion. VisualARQ works in Rhino for Windows only; the maker says there is no Mac version. Licenses are permanent, have no subscription fees and include free updates within the same major version. A fully functional 90-day evaluation is available, after which some features are disabled. Floating licenses use Cloud Zoo or Rhino Zoo.