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Autodesk Revit vs Archicad: catalog facts
Autodesk Revit	Archicad
Best for: Architects and engineers producing coordinated BIM building models	Best for: Architecture practices producing building models and construction drawings
Paid Commercial software sold by Autodesk.	Paid Paid plans with a free trial available.
Windows	macOS
Drawings update automatically from the 3D building model Covers architectural, structural and MEP design All 4 strengths for Autodesk Revit Drawings update automatically from the 3D building model Covers architectural, structural and MEP design Built for coordinating BIM projects between disciplines Actively developed, with a 2027 release	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
Paid commercial software Aimed at building design professionals rather than general 3D work All 3 limitations for Autodesk Revit Paid commercial software Aimed at building design professionals rather than general 3D work Closed source	Commercial software aimed at professional practices Specialised for buildings rather than general 3D work
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Not open source	Not open source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Autodesk Revit autodesk.com/products/revit/overview Catalog checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Archicad graphisoft.com/en-us/plans-and-products/archicad Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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