Archicad vs DataCAD
Both are on the Architecture Software list. Here is what each maker publishes, side by side.
 Archicad |  DataCAD | |
|---|---|---|
| Place on the list | #3 7.5 | #18 6.0 |
| Maker | — | DataCAD |
| Starts at | $201 a month | $350 a year |
| Free | Free plan | Free trial |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone/iPad, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Windows |
| Open source | No | No |
| Plans | Archicad EDU: $0 Archicad Studio: $201 a month Archicad Studio: $201 a month Archicad Collaborate: $237 a month | DataCAD LT First License: on request DataCAD LT Additional License: on request DataCAD Professional First License: on request DataCAD Professional Additional License: on request |
| 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. | DataCAD combines architectural drafting, modeling, rendering, and construction documentation tools, with a built-in framing utility. Check the Windows requirements, license prices, and online validation schedule before committing. |
| Visit Archicad | Visit DataCAD |