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Archicad vs Bonsai: catalog facts
Archicad	Bonsai
Best for: Architecture practices producing building models and construction drawings	Best for: Architects wanting an open-source OpenBIM tool inside Blender
Paid Paid plans with a free trial available.	Free Free and open source.
macOS	Windows, macOS, Linux
Full BIM workflow from concept to construction documents Modelling with architectural elements like walls and roofs All 3 strengths for Archicad Full BIM workflow from concept to construction documents Modelling with architectural elements like walls and roofs OpenBIM collaboration with other disciplines	Native IFC authoring rather than import and export Broad BIM scope from drawings to costing and scheduling All 3 strengths for Bonsai Native IFC authoring rather than import and export Broad BIM scope from drawings to costing and scheduling Free and open source, built on IfcOpenShell
Commercial software aimed at professional practices Specialised for buildings rather than general 3D work	Requires Blender and familiarity with its interface Still pre-1.0 (v0.8.5)
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Not open source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Offline features available
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Archicad graphisoft.com/en-us/plans-and-products/archicad Catalog checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Bonsai bonsaibim.org Catalog checked September 24, 2026

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