Archicad
8.3#1 in architecture softwareFrom $201 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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Autodesk Revit
7.2#5 in architectural design softwareFrom $3,005 a yearAPIExtensionmacOSSelf-hosted
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| Fact | Archicad | Autodesk Revit |
|---|---|---|
| API and SDK | The General API Development Kit lets developers extend Archicad with add-ons and includes API, function, structure, error-code and FAQ documentation. | The Revit .NET API supports automation and extensions, with a downloadable SDK, more than 100 samples, tutorials and a GitHub repository. |
| Company headquarters | Graphisoft is headquartered at Graphisoft Park in Budapest, Hungary. | LinkedIn lists Autodesk headquarters in San Francisco, California. |
| Company size | Graphisoft states that it employs more than 700 people across 21 offices in 13 countries. | LinkedIn lists Autodesk as a public software company with 10,001 or more employees. |
| Documentation | BIM workflows generate coordinated drawings, sections, elevations and schedules that update with the model. | The software creates project sheets, drawings and schedules from the building model. |
| Headquarters | Budapest, Hungary | San Francisco, California |
| Licence | Archicad is proprietary software governed by an End User License Agreement; it is licensed rather than sold and is not open source. | Autodesk software is proprietary, distributed in object code under licence agreements that restrict duplication, disclosure and transfer. |
| Rating on G2 | 4.6 out of 5 from 293 reviews | 4.6 out of 5 from 1,255 reviews |
| Rating on GetApp | 4.4 out of 5 from 280 reviews | 4.6 out of 5 from 484 reviews |
| Rating on Trustpilot | 3.5 out of 5 from 5 reviews | 1.5 out of 5 from 197 reviews |
| Rating on TrustRadius | 8.6 out of 10 from 29 reviews and ratings | 8.9 out of 10 from 252 reviews |
Archicad plans
- Archicad EDUFree
- Archicad Studio$201 a month
- Archicad Collaborate$237 a month
- Archicad Max$475 a month
Autodesk Revit plans
- Standard monthlyPriced on request
- Standard annualPriced on request
- Standard 3-yearPriced on request
- Revit starting subscription$251 a month
- Revit subscription$3,005 a year
Pick Archicad if…
It suits AEC professionals who need BIM tools for building design, documentation, collaboration, and delivery. Eligible students, educators, and educational institutions can use the free EDU license for non-commercial work.
Pick Autodesk Revit if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.