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Compare Archicad and SketchUp 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (86.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (75.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$2,810.00 1 Seat Per Year
$129.00 1 Seats Per Year
Archicad
Star Rating
(285)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (86.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$2,810.00 1 Seat Per Year
Free Trial is available
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Star Rating
(1,304)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (75.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$129.00 1 Seats Per Year
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that SketchUp excels in its ease of use, with a score of 8.8, making it a favorite for beginners and small businesses. In contrast, Archicad, while still user-friendly, has a slightly lower score of 8.5, which some users feel may require a steeper learning curve.
- Reviewers mention that SketchUp's dynamic updating feature, scoring 7.6, is less robust compared to Archicad's impressive score of 8.9, which allows for real-time changes and updates, enhancing collaboration and efficiency in design workflows.
- G2 users highlight that Archicad shines in its documentation capabilities, scoring 8.3, which is significantly higher than SketchUp's score of 7.3. This makes Archicad a preferred choice for users who prioritize detailed project documentation and annotations.
- Users on G2 report that SketchUp's rendering capabilities, with a score of 7.8, are generally satisfactory for basic needs, but Archicad's rendering features, scoring 7.7, are noted for their integration with BIM workflows, providing a more comprehensive approach to architectural visualization.
- Reviewers mention that Archicad's collaboration features, scoring 8.3, are superior to SketchUp's 6.9, particularly in multi-user environments, making it a better option for teams working on large-scale projects that require seamless collaboration.
- Users say that while SketchUp offers a lower entry-level price of $119, Archicad's higher price point of $2,810 is justified by its advanced features and capabilities, particularly for professional architects and firms that require robust design and documentation tools.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Archicad
3-Year Archicad Collaborate Subscription
$2,810.00
1 Seat Per Year
Three year subscription, billed annually. Prices are informational only. Final price depends on your billing country, and may differ from prices shown here.
- BIMx Pro
- Redshift rendering
- Surface catalog
SketchUp
Go Subscription
$129.00
1 Seats Per Year
Design & collaborate anywhere.
- Web & iPad based 3D Modeling Platform
- Unlimited Cloud Storage on Trimble Connect
- Community Support and SketchUp Help Center Access
Free Trial
Archicad
Free Trial is available
SketchUp
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
237
8.5
1,119
Ease of Use
8.4
239
8.8
1,136
Ease of Setup
8.3
83
8.9
251
Ease of Admin
8.0
41
8.3
103
Quality of Support
8.2
226
8.1
891
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.4
41
8.6
100
Product Direction (% positive)
8.2
223
8.2
1,106
Features by Category
Design
9.2
140
8.9
297
7.4
133
7.8
295
9.1
140
8.7
296
8.8
138
Feature Not Available
7.5
116
7.9
271
8.6
109
7.6
220
Collaboration
8.7
120
6.8
222
8.5
138
8.3
293
8.2
137
7.1
269
8.4
135
7.5
259
Construction
7.3
102
7.5
239
6.4
96
Feature Not Available
7.3
108
6.6
216
6.5
99
6.7
200
6.1
95
6.5
189
Generative AI
6.2
26
6.3
117
6.0
26
6.2
117
6.0
26
6.4
118
Design
Not enough data
6.8
261
Not enough data
6.8
262
Not enough data
8.2
265
Not enough data
6.4
258
Not enough data
6.9
258
Move
Not enough data
6.5
258
Not enough data
7.4
259
Not enough data
8.4
262
Store & Manage
Not enough data
6.6
245
Not enough data
7.5
253
Not enough data
7.6
252
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.1
244
Not enough data
6.2
243
Design
Not enough data
8.7
303
Not enough data
8.9
304
Not enough data
8.9
304
Not enough data
7.7
291
Edit
Not enough data
8.1
294
Not enough data
9.1
302
Not enough data
8.8
301
Not enough data
8.3
288
Collaboration
Not enough data
7.4
263
Not enough data
7.5
262
Not enough data
7.3
241
Plan
8.3
26
7.3
145
7.3
24
7.3
142
8.3
26
6.5
139
8.5
26
6.9
134
Design
9.2
26
9.0
159
7.5
26
7.9
159
8.5
26
7.5
148
8.8
26
8.0
157
Analysis
7.3
24
7.2
133
5.8
22
Feature Not Available
6.3
22
7.4
134
Library
7.6
128
8.1
454
7.6
128
7.4
460
Rendering
7.2
126
7.3
450
7.7
125
7.6
446
7.1
118
6.9
442
6.9
121
7.4
432
6.9
115
7.3
408
6.1
106
6.5
392
Integrations
8.6
121
6.4
366
8.1
123
7.9
419
Generative AI
6.8
35
6.2
238
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Archicad and SketchUp are categorized as Architectural Rendering, Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM), and Urban Planning and Design
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Archicad
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SketchUp
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Architecture & Planning
83.4%
Construction
5.1%
Design
4.0%
Civil Engineering
1.4%
Marketing and Advertising
0.7%
Other
5.4%
Architecture & Planning
47.0%
Design
16.9%
Construction
11.1%
Civil Engineering
2.4%
Higher Education
1.3%
Other
21.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
Archicad
Most Helpful Favorable Review
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.
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,...
SketchUp
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Anthony P.
Verified User in Architecture & Planning
Simplicity and Speed. The program starts up quickly and developing ideas is very fluid.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Design
Basically, everything so far. I've been at this for 6 hours and so far I've barely managed to draw the shape of my yard with accurate measurements and now trying to complete the shape of my house, and it's impossible. The interface is clunking, so...
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....
Anthony P.
Verified User in Architecture & Planning
Simplicity and Speed. The program starts up quickly and developing ideas is very fluid.
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,...
Verified User in Design
Basically, everything so far. I've been at this for 6 hours and so far I've barely managed to draw the shape of my yard with accurate measurements and now trying to complete the shape of my house, and it's impossible. The interface is clunking, so...
Discussions
Why doesn't Archicad do 3D renderings?
2 comments
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
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
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
Using SketchUp MAKE in your business?
2 comments
DB
I have Make on my work computer, but I use it to view content from 3D Warehouse. I use the models in a program called CET Designer. I am not ready yet to...Read more
What is the best way to use sketchup in other software programs?
2 comments
SJ
Hey,
So my work requires me to export Sketch Up files in other software domains. I generally consult the BIMDeX company for exporting the files from Sketch...Read more
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