Archicad
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Features
28 features across 14 categories
AI(2)
Built-in intelligent design companion aiming to streamline workflows, enhance creativity, and simplify collaboration across the AEC industry (BETA)
Cloud-powered AI tool that instantly transforms conceptual models into near-photorealistic images to explore design options and accelerate decision-making
Automation(2)
Annotate once and let Archicad keep drawings up to date, ensuring accuracy with every design change
Innovative design automation tools that reduce repetition, allow building custom components, and streamline workflows
Collaboration(4)
Cloud-based collaboration platform enabling distributed teams to work together, with options for office-based teamwork (BIMcloud Basic) and global distributed collaboration
Turn models into immersive, real-scale experiences with Apple Vision Pro and BIMx for exploring, presenting, and collaborating on the go with complete data and documentation
Professional mobile and web viewing and collaboration tool for sharing and reviewing BIM models with stakeholders
Work together in a centralized model hosted on BIMcloud, enabling live updates and instant notifications with seamless project sharing
Compatibility(1)
Available natively on both macOS and Windows with full compatibility between versions including file formats and Teamwork functionality for mixed environment work
Data Management(1)
Enrich BIM models with smart metadata, ensure compliance with standards, and enable smooth data exchange and coordination
Design Tools(6)
Easily customizable Doors, Windows, Stairs, Railings, and Curtain Walls supporting advanced modeling and design flexibility
Tools for conceptualizing designs from mass modeling and sketches to optioneering and quantity take-offs
Design, model, and document mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems using built-in parametric objects, clash detection, and unified collaboration workflows
Wall, Slab, Roof, Column, and Beam tools that automatically adjust and maintain relationships between building components for seamless design updates
Versatile libraries and adaptive toolkit with out-of-the-box components to meet any scale, style, or project need
Native tools for modeling and analyzing load-bearing elements with real-time updating and automatic creation of Structural Analytical Model for engineer coordination
Documentation(1)
Turn 3D models into accurate, fully coordinated drawings with real-time updates using BIM-based workflows
Extensibility(1)
Extensible ecosystem supporting 3rd party add-ons and partner extensions to enhance functionality
Interoperability(1)
Work across disciplines and platforms using buildingSMART-defined open standards such as IFC, BCF, and IDS for transparency and efficient communication
Licensing(2)
Support for floating licenses within teams for flexible license management
Portable license options for cross-company teamwork and distributed collaboration
Localization(1)
Available in localized language versions for international users
Quality Assurance(2)
Advanced clash detection and integrated issue tracking across BIMx and Archicad to spot problems fast and ensure coordinated models
Use visual checks, clash detection, and automated schedules to deliver accurate, coordinated documentation
Sustainability(2)
Built-in energy analysis tools to optimize performance and reduce emissions from the start of design
LCA tools to optimize performance, reduce emissions, and make smarter sustainability decisions
Visualization(2)
Quickly create sketches, white models, or photo-realistic visuals to share design intent with fly-throughs and animations
Integrated rendering engine for creating photo-realistic visualizations directly within Archicad
Pricing
Archicad Studio
- ✓Archicad
- ✓BIMx Pro
- ✓BIMcloud Basic
- ✓Architectural modeling and documentation
- ✓AI Assistant
- ✓OpenBIM interoperability (BCF import, linked modules)
- ✓Local teamworking with BIMcloud Basic
- ✓Built-in photorealistic rendering engine
- ✓Floating licenses within team
- ✓Archicad AI Visualizer
- ✓BIMx Pro
- ✓3rd party add-ons and partner extensions
- ✓Localized language version
- ✓Out-of-the-box object library with custom object creation
Archicad Collaborate
Popular- ✓Archicad
- ✓BIMx Pro
- ✓BIMcloud Software as a Service
- ✓Architectural + MEP modeling and documentation
- ✓AI Assistant
- ✓OpenBIM interoperability (BCF import, linked modules)
- ✓Graphisoft-hosted BIMcloud for global Teamwork
- ✓Built-in photorealistic rendering engine
- ✓Floating licenses within team
- ✓Portable BIMcloud licenses for cross-company teamwork
- ✓Archicad AI Visualizer
- ✓BIMx Pro with Teamwork functions
- ✓3rd party add-ons and partner extensions
- ✓International and localized language version
- ✓Out-of-the-box object library with custom object creation
Archicad EDU
- ✓Full access to complete Archicad software solution
- ✓For students and educators
- ✓Non-commercial use
- ✓Annual renewal for eligible users
Free Trial
- ✓30-day free trial
- ✓Full access to Archicad Studio
- ✓BIMcloud Basic
- ✓BIMx
- ✓Unlimited feature access
- ✓Single seat license
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Integrations
7 known integrations