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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    ARCHICAD

    Score8.6 out of 10
    N/AARCHICAD is a 3D architectural design application and BIM from Graphisoft, a Nemetschek Group company headquartered in Budapest.

    $240

    per month

    AutoCAD

    Score7.8 out of 10
    N/AAutoCAD is a CAD product from Autodesk. It allows designers to work in 2D and 3D, and is available on Windows and Mac, but with extensive online collaboration tools.

    $245

    per month

    Pricing
    ARCHICADAutoCAD
    Editions & Modules
    Archicad Solo Version
    $240
    per month
    Archicad Full Version
    $280
    per month
    Monthly Subscription
    $245
    per month per user
    Yearly Subscription
    $1975
    per year per user
    3-Year Subscription
    $5925
    3 years per user
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    ARCHICADAutoCAD
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    ARCHICADAutoCAD
    Considered Both Products
    Graphisoft
    Chose ARCHICAD
    AutoCAD uses line works in actual presentation whiles ARCHICAD uses real structural walls which are easy to use and present compared to line works. Revit largely and mainly focused on structural design and is more complex to use compared to ARCHICAD which helps one focus on …
    Incentivized
    Chose ARCHICAD
    ARCHICAD is more intuitive and user friendly tool than AutoCAD. In this day and age, we need a minimalistic approach tool that can help us create smart designs with right user experience. The custom libraries and design options of ARCHICAD gives us better design variations in …
    Incentivized
    Chose ARCHICAD
    On the first hand, ARCHICHAD offers more versatility in modeling complex geometric shapes and forms. ARCHICHAD also offers greater flexibility for customization and the development of add-ons and extensions. This allows users to tailor the software to their specific needs and …
    Incentivized
    Chose ARCHICAD
    Essentially ArchiCAD has proved better by any metric, despite my original skepticism.
    Incentivized
    Autodesk
    Chose AutoCAD
    AutoCAD is used more widely which makes collaboration easier. Learning curve for ARCHICAD didn't outweigh cost differences.
    Incentivized
    Chose AutoCAD
    for the developing of 2d drawings AutoCAD is more suitable than other software due to its very easy and understandable user interface. besides that, due to the orientation of the software to 2d drawings, the library of commands is better structured and organized, making the …
    Incentivized
    Chose AutoCAD
    AutoCAD is more complete and offers more resources in general besides the great majority of professionals in the market using it, which facilitates the transfer of files between teams without any problem and the learning of the software that remains very similar in years. It …
    Incentivized
    Chose AutoCAD
    We have always used AutoCAD for 2D drafting. AutoCAD LT is great for working on 2D projects, especially in the field. We do need full AutoCAD on the workstations to interface with point cloud and support 3D modeling programs.
    Incentivized
    Chose AutoCAD
    Much easier to use then Revit, but much more simple.
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    Features
    ARCHICADAutoCAD
    Computer-Aided Design Software
    Comparison of Computer-Aided Design Software features of ARCHICAD and AutoCAD
    Feature
    ARCHICAD
    7.1
    1 Ratings
    AutoCAD
    6.1
    3 Ratings
    3D Modeling9.01 Ratings6.03 Ratings
    2D Drafting7.01 Ratings9.23 Ratings
    Rendering and Visualization5.01 Ratings5.13 Ratings
    Parametric Design8.01 Ratings4.83 Ratings
    Collaboration and Sharing6.01 Ratings5.73 Ratings
    Compatibility with other software and formats7.01 Ratings8.33 Ratings
    Assembly Design7.01 Ratings5.33 Ratings
    Simulation and Analysis8.01 Ratings1.02 Ratings
    Documentation and Annotation7.01 Ratings7.83 Ratings
    Customization and Extensions7.01 Ratings8.23 Ratings
    User Ratings
    ARCHICADAutoCAD
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (9 ratings)
    7.3
    (84 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.5
    (5 ratings)
    Support Rating
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    6.9
    (13 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (2 ratings)