Archicad vs Rayon
Both are on the Architecture Software list. Here is what each maker publishes, side by side.
 Archicad |  Rayon | |
|---|---|---|
| Place on the list | #3 7.5 | #15 6.3 |
| Maker | — | — |
| Starts at | $201 a month | $21 a month |
| Free | Free plan | Free plan |
| 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 | Free: $0 Pro: $21 a month Team: $38 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. | Rayon focuses on collaborative 2D architectural drawing, with AI tools and multiple import and export formats. Check the import cap and plan-specific features against your workflow. |
| Visit Archicad | Visit Rayon |