Archicad vs TAD Designer
Both are on the Architecture Software list. Here is what each maker publishes, side by side.
 Archicad | TAD Designer | |
|---|---|---|
| Place on the list | #3 7.5 | #30 5.0 |
| Maker | — | — |
| Starts at | $201 a month | On request |
| Free | Free plan | Free plan |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone/iPad, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Linux, 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 | TAD Designer Lite: $0 |
| 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. | TAD Designer Lite supports a flexible path from early space-based concepts toward more detailed BIM models. Its non-drafting workflow means users who need drafting must export to other software. |
| Visit Archicad | Visit TAD Designer |