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At a Glance
Archicad
Archicad
Star Rating
(285)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (86.8% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$2,810.00 1 Seat Per Year
Free Trial is available
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Revit
Revit
Star Rating
(912)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (43.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$290 per month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Revit excels in BIM Integration with a score of 9.2, making it a preferred choice for firms heavily invested in Building Information Modeling. Reviewers mention that this integration allows for seamless collaboration across different disciplines.
  • Reviewers mention that Archicad shines in 3D Modeling with a score of 9.2, highlighting its intuitive interface and powerful tools that facilitate detailed and complex designs. Users say that the ease of creating and manipulating 3D models is a significant advantage.
  • G2 users report that Archicad has a better Ease of Use rating at 8.5 compared to Revit's 7.5, indicating that new users find Archicad more accessible and easier to learn. Reviewers mention that the user-friendly interface reduces the learning curve for beginners.
  • Users on G2 highlight that Revit's Quality of Support is rated at 7.8, while Archicad scores higher at 8.5. Reviewers say that Archicad's support team is more responsive and helpful, which is crucial for firms that rely on timely assistance.
  • Reviewers mention that both products have similar Rendering capabilities, each scoring 7.7, but users report that Archicad's rendering tools are more straightforward to use, allowing for quicker visualizations without extensive training.
  • Users say that while both software options offer robust collaboration features, Archicad's Document Storage capabilities score higher at 8.7 compared to Revit's 8.3, indicating that Archicad provides a more efficient way to manage project documents and revisions.
Featured Products
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Archicad
3-Year Archicad Collaborate Subscription
$2,810.00
1 Seat Per Year
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Revit
Revit Subscription (Monthly)
$290
per month
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Free Trial
Archicad
Free Trial is available
Revit
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
237
8.8
724
Ease of Use
8.4
239
7.5
736
Ease of Setup
8.3
83
7.8
178
Ease of Admin
8.0
41
7.4
128
Quality of Support
8.2
226
7.8
675
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.4
41
8.1
122
Product Direction (% positive)
8.2
223
9.1
699
Features by Category
Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)Hide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features
7.8
147
8.1
412
Design
9.2
140
8.8
378
7.4
133
7.7
364
9.1
140
8.8
380
8.8
138
8.6
353
7.5
116
8.1
323
8.6
109
8.8
172
Collaboration
8.7
120
8.8
356
8.5
138
8.5
377
8.2
137
8.5
375
8.4
135
8.3
353
Construction
7.3
102
8.1
284
6.4
96
7.9
260
7.3
108
7.9
313
6.5
99
8.0
149
6.1
95
7.7
142
Generative AI
6.2
26
6.7
46
6.0
26
6.6
46
6.0
26
6.5
47
Urban Planning and DesignHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
8.0
26
Not enough data
Plan
8.3
26
Not enough data
7.3
24
Not enough data
8.3
26
Not enough data
8.5
26
Not enough data
Design
9.2
26
Not enough data
7.5
26
Not enough data
8.5
26
Not enough data
8.8
26
Not enough data
Analysis
7.3
24
Not enough data
5.8
22
Not enough data
6.3
22
Not enough data
Architectural RenderingHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
7.8
130
8.0
105
Library
7.6
128
8.2
98
7.6
128
8.1
98
Rendering
7.2
126
7.9
94
7.7
125
8.0
96
7.1
118
7.9
95
6.9
121
7.7
92
6.9
115
7.7
89
6.1
106
7.1
84
Integrations
8.6
121
9.2
94
8.1
123
8.5
94
Generative AI
6.8
35
6.4
17
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Archicad
Archicad
Revit
Revit
Unique Categories
Archicad
Archicad is categorized as Architecture and Urban Planning and Design
Revit
Revit has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Archicad
Archicad
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
86.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
10.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
2.9%
Revit
Revit
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
39.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
43.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
17.8%
Reviewers' Industry
Archicad
Archicad
Architecture & Planning
83.4%
Construction
5.1%
Design
4.0%
Civil Engineering
1.4%
Marketing and Advertising
0.7%
Other
5.4%
Revit
Revit
Architecture & Planning
45.4%
Construction
18.4%
Civil Engineering
10.2%
Design
7.9%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
5.6%
Other
12.4%
Most Helpful Reviews
Archicad
Archicad
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Stefan B.
SB
Stefan B.
Verified User in Architecture & Planning

It has a very well thought-out approach to modelling, with flexible, parametric objects, extensive presentation capabilities for finishing drawings in 2D and 3D, efficient publishing workflow, advanced TeamWork collaboration and excellent IFC support....

Most Helpful Critical Review
Jared H.
JH
Jared H.
Verified User in Architecture & Planning

They constantly change the licensing so you essentailly end up buying the software from scratch every few years. You can not upgrade, but you also lose support. Also, the annual updates and features are great, but they need to focus on how to clean up,...

Revit
Revit
Most Helpful Favorable Review
CHARLES G.
CG
CHARLES G.
Verified User in Construction

The best part of Revit is that any element placed in any view can be immediately seen in all views. Similarly, schedules are immediately changed any time any scheduled element is changed. And then, everything else is coordinated, from sheet names and...

Most Helpful Critical Review
NR
Nate R.
Verified User in Architecture & Planning

At times Revit can be overly formulaic. This shackles creativity to some degree. The interface can at times be anything but intuitive, which leads to a long and arduous learning curve. Updates seem to be going in the wrong direction. Rather than fixing...

Alternatives
Archicad
Archicad Alternatives
SketchUp
SketchUp
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MicroStation
MicroStation
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Revit
Revit Alternatives
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SketchUp
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Blender
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Discussions
Archicad
Archicad Discussions
Why doesn't Archicad do 3D renderings?
2 comments
Alan E.
AE
Archicad does 3d Rendering throughout Cinema Render, a rendering motor that comes within the software installation. Read more
How do other people make custom objects for their projects?
2 comments
Alan E.
AE
you can model your own objects with native Arhicad elements such as Walls, Slabs or any other, and then save them as objects by selecting the entire elements...Read more
What is the best way to stop it from overloading my computer?
2 comments
Mark H.
MH
Close 3D windows that are not being used. Hide layers, especially ones with complex 3D geometries. Reduce the polygon count of imported objects. Turn...Read more
Revit
Revit Discussions
Can we export schedule into exel
3 comments
Chirag G.
CG
From the schedule view: Big R > Export > Reports > Schedule. It creates a .txt file that can be opened in Excel. ThanksRead more
Which is better Sketchup or Revit?
3 comments
Ibrahim b.
IB
Revit is a software application used for building information modeling (BIM).Read more
Do you use Revit to finish all drafting as well?
2 comments
Armando M.
AM
We complete from beginning to end Revit projects completely within Revit. It definitely takes effort getting plans to look the same as the Company Standard...Read more