Archicad vs Chief Architect
Both are on the Architecture Software list. Here is what each maker publishes, side by side.
 Archicad |  Chief Architect | |
|---|---|---|
| Place on the list | #3 7.5 | #4 7.5 |
| Maker | — | — |
| Starts at | $201 a month | $229 a month |
| Free | Free plan | Free trial |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone/iPad, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Android, iPhone/iPad, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Open source | No | No |
| Plans | Archicad EDU: $0 Archicad Studio: $201 a month Archicad Studio: $201 a month Archicad Collaborate: $237 a month | Chief Architect Premier: $229 a month Chief Architect Premier: $1,995 a year |
| Verdict | Archicad brings building design, documentation and collaboration into a BIM workflow, with the Studio and Collaborate plans differing in teamworking and MEP provisions. Eligible learners can use the free EDU license for non-commercial work, with its watermark restriction. | Chief Architect Premier brings modeling, documentation, material costing, and visualization into one design tool. Consider its trial restrictions, system requirements, and 229.00 USD per month price before committing. |
| Visit Archicad | Visit Chief Architect |