Archicad
- Sheet
- A-05 of 54
- Drawn by
- —
- From
- $201/mo
- Free plan
- Yes
- Runs on
- Android, iOS, Mac, Web, Windows
- Rev.
- 7.1
Summary
Archicad is building information modeling software for architects, designers, engineers and other AEC professionals to design, document, collaborate on and deliver building projects. Its tools cover mass modeling, sketches, optioneering, quantity take-offs, building elements and custom components. 3D models can generate coordinated drawings, with real-time and automated annotation updates. Archicad supports openBIM workflows through IFC, BCF and IDS. BIMcloud can host a centralized model with live updates and notifications; Studio includes local teamworking with BIMcloud Basic, while Collaborate includes MEP modeling and Graphisoft-hosted BIMcloud for global Teamwork. Visualization options include photorealistic visuals, fly-throughs, animations and a cloud-powered AI Visualizer. The software runs on macOS and Windows, whose versions are compatible for file formats and Teamwork. Studio costs 201.00 USD per month, billed with an upfront $2,414 + tax one-year subscription per seat; Collaborate is 237.00 USD per month, billed with $2,840 + tax upfront for a one-year term per seat. A free educational license is available for eligible non-commercial use, and EDU files carry an irremovable watermark.
Who it is for
Archicad is intended for architects, designers, engineers and other AEC professionals working on building projects. Studio provides local teamworking, while Collaborate adds MEP modeling and hosted global Teamwork.
What is good
- Produces coordinated drawings from 3D models.
- Supports IFC, BCF and IDS openBIM workflows.
- Includes quantity take-offs and custom components.
- Offers hosted BIMcloud collaboration in Collaborate.
What to know first
- Paid plans require upfront one-year subscription payment.
- EDU files carry an irremovable watermark.
- Commercial use requires a cloud or CodeMeter license.
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.
Archicad plans and pricing
All plansCompared on architecture software
- Free plan
- Nographisoft.com
- Paid from
- $201/user/mographisoft.com
- IFC support
- Yesgraphisoft.com
Facts
- Purpose
- Archicad is BIM software for architects, designers, engineers, and other AEC professionals to design, document, collaborate, and deliver building projects.graphisoft.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Design tools
- Its tools cover mass modeling, sketches, optioneering, quantity take-offs, building elements, and custom components.graphisoft.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Documentation
- Archicad turns 3D models into coordinated drawings with real-time updates and automated annotation updates.graphisoft.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Open standards
- The product supports openBIM workflows using IFC, BCF, and IDS standards.graphisoft.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Collaboration
- BIMcloud can host a centralized model for live updates and notifications; Archicad Collaborate includes Graphisoft-hosted BIMcloud for global Teamwork.graphisoft.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- The product page names Bluebeam, BIMplus, Solibri, Autodesk Forma, Enscape, Twinmotion, and D5 among its integrations and connections.graphisoft.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Visualization
- Archicad supports sketches, photorealistic visuals, fly-throughs, animations, and a cloud-powered AI Visualizer.graphisoft.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Plan distinction
- Archicad Studio includes local teamworking with BIMcloud Basic, while Archicad Collaborate includes MEP modeling and Graphisoft-hosted BIMcloud for global Teamwork.graphisoft.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Operating systems
- Archicad runs on macOS and Windows, and the two versions are compatible for file formats and Teamwork.graphisoft.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Trial
- The Archicad Studio trial provides unlimited access to Archicad, BIMcloud Basic, and BIMx for 30 days and is valid for one free seat.graphisoft.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Trial eligibility
- The trial page says users are eligible if they have never purchased a trial and have not applied for one in the last 12 months.graphisoft.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Educational limits
- EDU licenses are for non-commercial learning, teaching, or academic projects, and EDU files carry an irremovable watermark.graphisoft.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Commercial license requirement
- Archicad 29 commercial use requires a cloud license, CodeMeter software key, or CodeMeter hardware key.graphisoft.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Company
- Graphisoft says it was founded in 1982 and develops Archicad, BIM software for architecture and design.graphisoft.com · 30 Sept 2026
Company
- Headquarters
- Budapest, Hungarygraphisoft.com · 23 Sept 2026
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Sources
- graphisoft.com/en-us/plans-and-products/archicad/· checked 30 Sept 2026
- graphisoft.com/en-us/trial/archicad/· checked 30 Sept 2026
- graphisoft.com/en-us/pricing/· checked 30 Sept 2026
- graphisoft.com/en-us/plans-and-products/system-require· checked 30 Sept 2026
- graphisoft.com/en-us/company/about/· checked 30 Sept 2026