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Archicad vs Graphisoft BIMx
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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Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2
BIMx provides model viewing, documentation links, markup, and presentation features across web and app platforms. App users need a Graphisoft ID to open projects, and private Hyper-model sharing has access restrictions.
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| Archicad | Graphisoft BIMx | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Archicad Studio: $201 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | graphisoft.com | graphisoft.com |
| On architecture software | #1 of 36 | #5 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.
Graphisoft BIMx: what it does well
- Combines layouts, 3D models, and BIM data in one file
- Markup for 2D and 3D views
- Web Viewer can be embedded on a website
- Available on web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
What to know first
- Graphisoft ID is required to open projects in apps
- Without sign-in, access is limited to sample content and one custom model
- Private Hyper-model sharing is limited to specified user groups
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