Alternatives to Archicad

Graphisoft's BIM software for architectural design, construction documentation and team collaboration. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.

  • Archicad

    Graphisoft's BIM software for architectural design, construction documentation and team collaboration.

    PaidProprietarymacOS

Replacements

Listings that take over the same core job as Archicad.

  • Autodesk Revit

    Commercial BIM software for designing, documenting and coordinating architectural, structural and MEP building projects.

    PaidProprietaryWindows

    Autodesk Revit covers architectural, structural and MEP BIM with drawings updated from the model, but runs on Windows only rather than macOS.

  • Vectorworks

    Commercial CAD and BIM software for architecture, landscape design and entertainment lighting and stage design.

    PaidProprietaryWindowsmacOS

    Vectorworks adds dedicated products for landscape and entertainment design alongside architecture, runs on Windows and macOS, and remains paid, closed-source software.

  • ALLPLAN

    A commercial BIM and CAD platform for architecture, structural and civil engineering, and construction.

    PaidProprietaryWindows

    ALLPLAN is a Windows BIM platform covering architecture, engineering and construction, with precast concrete and steel detailing modules and pricing available only through sales.

  • Bonsai

    Free, open-source Blender add-on for authoring and analysing native IFC building models.

    FreeOpen sourceWindowsmacOSLinux

    Bonsai is a free, open-source Blender add-on for native IFC authoring, so it requires Blender and is still pre-1.0 at version 0.8.5.

  • Chief Architect

    Professional 3D home design software for residential architecture, interior design and remodeling projects.

    PaidProprietaryWindowsmacOS

    Chief Architect targets residential design on Windows and macOS, generating roofs, framing and materials lists automatically, but it is specialised for homes.

  • BricsCAD

    Native-DWG CAD software with 2D drafting, 3D modeling, BIM, and mechanical variants.

    PaidProprietaryWindowsmacOSLinux

    BricsCAD offers a BIM variant built on native DWG, runs on Windows, macOS and Linux, and needs a paid licence after a 30-day trial.

Similar software

Related functionality, not a direct replacement.

  • Enscape

    A real-time rendering and VR plugin that works inside architectural CAD and BIM tools.

    PaidProprietaryWindowsmacOS

  • Lumion

    Real-time 3D rendering software that turns architectural CAD and BIM models into visuals.

    PaidProprietaryWindows

  • Twinmotion

    A real-time 3D visualization tool from Epic Games for architecture, products and design presentations.

    FreemiumProprietaryWindowsmacOS

  • D5 Render

    Real-time ray-traced rendering and visualization software for architecture and spatial design.

    FreemiumProprietaryWindows

  • SketchUp Free

    Browser-based 3D modeler that offers an easy start into 3D design.

    FreemiumProprietaryWeb

  • AutoCAD

    Autodesk's 2D drafting and 3D CAD application, available on the desktop and in the browser.

    PaidProprietaryWeb