Archicad vs Maxwell Render
Both are on the Architecture Software list. Here is what each maker publishes, side by side.
 Archicad | Maxwell Render | |
|---|---|---|
| Place on the list | #3 7.5 | #21 5.9 |
| Maker | — | — |
| Starts at | $201 a month | $245 once |
| Free | Free plan | Free trial |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone/iPad, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | 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 | Maxwell 5 Nodes — 5-node pack: $245 once Maxwell 5 plugin — Nodelocked: $595 once Maxwell 5 Studio — Nodelocked: $595 once Maxwell 5 Studio — Floating: $795 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. | Maxwell Render combines spectral ray-tracing with interactive adjustments, denoising, GPU rendering and network workflows. Check the trial limits and license type against your host application and rendering setup before choosing a permanent option. |
| Visit Archicad | Visit Maxwell Render |