Archicad vs Home Designer
Both are on the Architecture Software list. Here is what each maker publishes, side by side.
 Archicad | Home Designer | |
|---|---|---|
| Place on the list | #3 7.5 | #10 6.8 |
| Maker | — | — |
| Starts at | $201 a month | $59 a month |
| Free | Free plan | Free trial |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone/iPad, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Android, iPhone/iPad, Mac, Windows |
| Open source | No | No |
| Plans | Archicad EDU: $0 Archicad Studio: $201 a month Archicad Studio: $201 a month Archicad Collaborate: $237 a month | Home Designer: $79 a month Home Designer: $495 a year Home Designer Pro Rent (legacy): $59 a month Home Designer (monthly subscription): $79 a month |
| 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. | — |
| Visit Archicad | Visit Home Designer |