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Archicad vs CYPE Architecture
Both stand on architecture software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4
Archicad combines building design, documentation, visualization, and model collaboration with openBIM support. Check the plan distinction and commercial licensing requirements, or use the educational license only for non-commercial work.
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Visit CYPE Architecture The facts
| Archicad | CYPE Architecture | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Archicad Studio: $201 a month | Not published |
| Plans published | 4 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | graphisoft.com | info.cype.com |
| On architecture software | #1 of 36 | #21 of 36 |
Archicad: what it does well
- Coordinates drawings and annotation from 3D models.
- Supports IFC, BCF, and IDS openBIM workflows.
- Offers quantity take-offs and clash detection.
- Includes visualization, fly-throughs, and animations.
- Free educational license is available to eligible users.
What to know first
- Studio starts at $201 per user monthly, billed annually.
- EDU files carry an irremovable watermark.
- Commercial use of Archicad 29 requires a license key.
- Studio trial eligibility excludes recent or previous trial applicants.
CYPE Architecture: what it does well
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