Archicad vs IDEA Architecture
Both are on the Architecture Software list. Here is what each maker publishes, side by side.
 Archicad | IDEA Architecture | |
|---|---|---|
| Place on the list | #3 7.5 | #26 5.6 |
| Maker | — | — |
| Starts at | $201 a month | €1,395 once |
| 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 | IDEA - Scaricare la Versione: €1,395 once IDEA HK - Hardlock Key: €1,495 once IDEA - Versione Cloud: €1,595 once |
| 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 IDEA Architecture |