Archicad vs Live Home 3D
Both are on the Architecture Software list. Here is what each maker publishes, side by side.
 Archicad |  Live Home 3D | |
|---|---|---|
| Place on the list | #3 7.5 | #1 7.9 |
| Maker | — | — |
| Starts at | $201 a month | $5.99 a month |
| Free | Free plan | Free plan |
| 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 | Live Home 3D (iPhone/iPad/Vision): $0 Live Home 3D Standard Features (1 Month Subscription): $5.99 a month Live Home 3D Pro Features (1 Month Subscription): $14.99 a month Live Home 3D Standard Features (1 Year Subscription): $19.99 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. | Live Home 3D combines floor planning with 3D walkthroughs and supports several import and export workflows. The free version has story and watermark limits, and some capabilities vary by platform. |
| Visit Archicad | Visit Live Home 3D |