# Adobe Illustrator, Archicad vs CorelDRAW Comparison

| | Adobe Illustrator | Archicad | CorelDRAW | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 6,172 | 291 | 554 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (63.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (86.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (67.8% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Starting at $99.99 1 License Per Month | $2,840.00 1 Seat Per Year | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Adobe Illustrator

Pros:
- Graphic Design (106 reviews)
- Ease of Use (98 reviews)

Cons:
- Difficulty for Beginners (57 reviews)
- Expensive (54 reviews)

### Archicad

Pros:
- Ease of Use (52 reviews)
- 3D Modeling (35 reviews)

Cons:
- Missing Features (30 reviews)
- Library Issues (16 reviews)

### CorelDRAW

Pros:
- Ease of Use (15 reviews)
- Features (11 reviews)

Cons:
- Import Issues (6 reviews)
- Performance Issues (4 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Adobe Illustrator | Archicad | CorelDRAW | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.3 (5351 reviews) | 8.8 (242 reviews) | 8.7 (414 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 7.9 (5387 reviews) | 8.4 (244 reviews) | 8.6 (417 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.7 (990 reviews) | 8.3 (88 reviews) | 8.5 (70 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.7 (534 reviews) | 8.0 (41 reviews) | 8.6 (39 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.3 (4362 reviews) | 8.2 (230 reviews) | 8.0 (364 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.8 (524 reviews) | 8.4 (41 reviews) | 8.8 (40 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.7 (5248 reviews) | 8.2 (228 reviews) | 7.8 (452 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Adobe Illustrator

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Creative Cloud Pro for teams

Price: Starting at $99.99 1 License Per Month

Description: 20+ apps, including Illustrator, and Firefly creative AI for images, video, and audio, and exclusive business features.

Key Features:
- Create designs, icons, logos, and more with Illustrator
- 20+ photo, graphic design, and video apps
- Unlimited access to standard creative AI image and vector features like Generative Fill in Photoshop

[Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-illustrator/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Archicad

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: 3-Year Archicad Collaborate Subscription

Price: $2,840.00 1 Seat Per Year

Description: Three year subscription, billed annually. Prices are informational only. Final price depends on your billing country, and may differ from prices shown here.

Key Features:
- Archicad Full Subscription 
- MEP Designer 
- BIMx PRO 

[Browse all 6 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/archicad/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### CorelDRAW

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Adobe Illustrator** | N/A | N/A |
| **Archicad** | 7.6/10 | 150 |
| **CorelDRAW** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | Adobe Illustrator | Archicad | CorelDRAW | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Visualizing** | Not enough data | 9.2 (142 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Rendering** | Not enough data | 7.4 (134 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Drawing** | Not enough data | 9.1 (142 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Editing** | Not enough data | 8.8 (139 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Sequence Steps** | Not enough data | 7.5 (117 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Dynamic Updating** | Not enough data | 8.7 (110 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | Adobe Illustrator | Archicad | CorelDRAW | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi User** | Not enough data | 8.7 (121 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **File Import/Export** | Not enough data | 8.5 (140 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Annotating ** | Not enough data | 8.2 (138 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Document Storage** | Not enough data | 8.4 (136 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Construction

| Feature | Adobe Illustrator | Archicad | CorelDRAW | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Fabrication** | Not enough data | 7.3 (103 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reinforcement Tools** | Not enough data | 6.4 (97 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Clash Detection ** | Not enough data | 7.3 (109 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Grading** | Not enough data | 6.5 (100 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Earthwork** | Not enough data | 6.2 (96 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Adobe Illustrator | Archicad | CorelDRAW | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | 6.1 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 6.0 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | 5.9 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Common Data Environment (CDE) - Building Design and Building Information Modeling

| Feature | Adobe Illustrator | Archicad | CorelDRAW | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Role-Based Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Centralized Data Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Cost Estimation - Building Design and Building Information Modeling

| Feature | Adobe Illustrator | Archicad | CorelDRAW | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Lifecycle Cost Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Quantity Takeoff & Cost Estimation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Electrical & Circuit Design - Building Design and Building Information Modeling

| Feature | Adobe Illustrator | Archicad | CorelDRAW | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Clash Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Electrical System Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **MEP Coordination** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Load Calculation & Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Interoperability with BIM & CAD** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Circuit Design Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Urban Planning and Design

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Adobe Illustrator** | N/A | N/A |
| **Archicad** | 7.8/10 | 27 |
| **CorelDRAW** | N/A | N/A |

#### Plan

| Feature | Adobe Illustrator | Archicad | CorelDRAW | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Documentation** | Not enough data | 8.4 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Sequence** | Not enough data | 7.4 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Annotate** | Not enough data | 8.3 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Collaborate** | Not enough data | 8.6 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Design

| Feature | Adobe Illustrator | Archicad | CorelDRAW | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **3D Modeling** | Not enough data | 9.2 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **3D Rendering** | Not enough data | 7.6 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **2D Modeling** | Not enough data | 8.6 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Editing** | Not enough data | 8.8 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | Adobe Illustrator | Archicad | CorelDRAW | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Sustainability** | Not enough data | 7.0 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Liveability** | Not enough data | 5.9 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Movement** | Not enough data | 6.4 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Architectural Rendering

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Adobe Illustrator** | N/A | N/A |
| **Archicad** | 7.7/10 | 133 |
| **CorelDRAW** | N/A | N/A |

#### Library

| Feature | Adobe Illustrator | Archicad | CorelDRAW | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Objects** | Not enough data | 7.6 (130 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Materials** | Not enough data | 7.6 (130 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Rendering

| Feature | Adobe Illustrator | Archicad | CorelDRAW | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Textures** | Not enough data | 7.2 (128 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Shading** | Not enough data | 7.8 (127 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Lighting** | Not enough data | 7.1 (120 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Exterior Rendering** | Not enough data | 7.0 (123 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Aerial Rendering** | Not enough data | 7.0 (117 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Atmospheric rendering** | Not enough data | 6.1 (108 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Integrations

| Feature | Adobe Illustrator | Archicad | CorelDRAW | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **BIM Integration** | Not enough data | 8.5 (122 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **3D Rendering Integration** | Not enough data | 8.1 (125 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Adobe Illustrator | Archicad | CorelDRAW | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | 6.4 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Photo Editing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Adobe Illustrator** | N/A | N/A |
| **Archicad** | N/A | N/A |
| **CorelDRAW** | 8.2/10 | 27 |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Adobe Illustrator | Archicad | CorelDRAW | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (24 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (23 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Photo Editing

| Feature | Adobe Illustrator | Archicad | CorelDRAW | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (13 reviews) | 

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## Categories

**Unique to Adobe Illustrator (1):** [Vector Graphics Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/vector-graphics)

**Unique to Archicad (3):** [Architectural Rendering Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/architectural-rendering), [Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/building-design-and-building-information-modeling-bim), [Urban Planning and Design Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/urban-planning-and-design)

**Unique to CorelDRAW (2):** [Photo Editing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/photo-editing), [Vector Graphics Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/vector-graphics)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Adobe Illustrator | Archicad | CorelDRAW | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 63.7% | 86.7% | 67.8% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 23.5% | 10.4% | 22.5% | 
| **Enterprise** | 12.8% | 2.9% | 9.7% | 

### By Industry

#### Adobe Illustrator

- **Graphic Design:** 13.5%
- **Design:** 13.4%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 10.6%
- **Higher Education:** 4.2%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 3.9%
- **Computer Software:** 3.7%
- **Architecture & Planning:** 2.9%
- **Apparel & Fashion:** 2.1%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 2.0%
- **Education Management:** 1.9%
- **Other:** 41.7%

#### Archicad

- **Architecture & Planning:** 83.0%
- **Construction:** 5.3%
- **Design:** 4.3%
- **Civil Engineering:** 1.4%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 0.7%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 0.7%
- **Alternative Dispute Resolution:** 0.4%
- **Building Materials:** 0.4%
- **Commercial Real Estate:** 0.4%
- **Computer Software:** 0.4%
- **Other:** 3.2%

#### CorelDRAW

- **Graphic Design:** 17.5%
- **Design:** 14.6%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 7.0%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 4.9%
- **Printing:** 3.2%
- **Education Management:** 2.7%
- **Arts and Crafts:** 2.7%
- **Higher Education:** 2.5%
- **Architecture & Planning:** 2.5%
- **Computer Software:** 2.3%
- **Other:** 40.1%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Adobe Illustrator

- [Sketch](https://www.g2.com/products/sketch/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1226 reviews)
- [Inkscape](https://www.g2.com/products/inkscape/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (416 reviews)
- [Affinity Designer](https://www.g2.com/products/affinity-designer/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (260 reviews)
- [Vector Magic](https://www.g2.com/products/vector-magic/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (95 reviews)
- [Gravit Designer](https://www.g2.com/products/gravit-designer/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (43 reviews)
- [Lunacy](https://www.g2.com/products/lunacy/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (27 reviews)
- [Linearity Curve](https://www.g2.com/products/linearity-curve/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (17 reviews)
- [Snappa](https://www.g2.com/products/snappa/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (40 reviews)
- [Vecteezy Editor](https://www.g2.com/products/vecteezy-editor/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (34 reviews)
- [DrawPad](https://www.g2.com/products/drawpad/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (32 reviews)

### Alternatives to Archicad

- [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1326 reviews)
- [Revit](https://www.g2.com/products/revit/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (949 reviews)
- [Vectorworks Architect](https://www.g2.com/products/vectorworks-architect/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (236 reviews)
- [AutoCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1936 reviews)
- [Blender](https://www.g2.com/products/blender/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (317 reviews)
- [Civil 3D](https://www.g2.com/products/civil-3d/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (304 reviews)
- [V-Ray](https://www.g2.com/products/v-ray/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (221 reviews)
- [Lumion Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/lumion-pro/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (109 reviews)
- [AutoCAD MEP](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad-mep/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (203 reviews)
- [Navisworks](https://www.g2.com/products/navisworks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (204 reviews)

### Alternatives to CorelDRAW

- [Adobe Photoshop Lightroom](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-photoshop-lightroom/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (3294 reviews)
- [GIMP](https://www.g2.com/products/gimp/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (1484 reviews)
- [Sketch](https://www.g2.com/products/sketch/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1226 reviews)
- [Inkscape](https://www.g2.com/products/inkscape/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (416 reviews)
- [Photoshop Elements](https://www.g2.com/products/photoshop-elements/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (799 reviews)
- [Canva](https://www.g2.com/products/canva/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (7527 reviews)
- [Affinity Designer](https://www.g2.com/products/affinity-designer/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (260 reviews)
- [Adobe Photoshop](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-photoshop/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (13370 reviews)
- [Pixlr](https://www.g2.com/products/pixlr/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (748 reviews)
- [Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-photoshop-lightroom-classic/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (892 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Adobe Illustrator

- Title: [What are the best resources for learning how to use Adobe Illustrator?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-best-resources-for-learning-how-to-use-adobe-illustrator) — 11 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Get them all onto LinkedIn Learning and have them work through Deke McLelland's Illustrator titles, starting with the Essential Training and working up from..."
- Title: [What is Adobe Illustrator used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-adobe-illustrator-used-for) — 9 comments, 6 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Creating Vector designs like posters, logos, reflects, etc."
- Title: [What is the use of Illustrator software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-use-of-illustrator-software) — 9 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Creating illustration artwork, editing existing artwork, converting your drawings to graphics, creating logos and nearly anything you can think of. Best for..."
- Title: [Do you use Adobe Illustrator for web page designs?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/do-you-use-adobe-illustrator-for-web-page-designs) — 7 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "No, as the adobe illustrator is not pixel precise. Photoshop CC is much more precise in terms of pixel perfection. 

But Adobe illustrator does have a good..."
- Title: [Do illustrators use Photoshop or Illustrator?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/do-illustrators-use-photoshop-or-illustrator) — 6 comments, 8 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Do illustrators use Photoshop or Illustrator? Well, they use both! It depends on what they need for their illustrations. Photoshop is great for editing and..."

### Archicad

- Title: [Is it necessary to make a new version release every year ?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-it-necessary-to-make-a-new-version-release-every-year) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "No, you can get away with getting it every couple of years. But they do have a good offer when paying yearly and guarantee a new version every year."
- Title: [How best can the newly integrated classifications and properties be used to organize keynotes?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/50662-how-best-can-the-newly-integrated-classifications-and-properties-be-used-to-organize-keynotes) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Spencer, 
It is frustrating that there is not a straight forward tool for keynoting, however, it is possible.  Our company uses the "Keynote..."
- Title: [What is the best way to stop it from overloading my computer?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-best-way-to-stop-it-from-overloading-my-computer) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Ensure your computer meets the recommended specifications that Graphisoft have published on their website, and otherwise rationalize the way you structure a..."
- Title: [Why doesn't Archicad do 3D renderings?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/pourquoi-archicad-ne-fait-pas-des-rendus-3d) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Archicad does 3d Rendering throughout Cinema Render, a rendering motor that comes within the software installation. "
- Title: [How do other people make custom objects for their projects?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/12321-how-do-other-people-make-custom-objects-for-their-projects) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "you can model your own objects with native Arhicad elements such as Walls, Slabs or any other, and then save them as objects by selecting the entire elements..."

### CorelDRAW

- Title: [What is CorelDRAW used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-coreldraw-used-for) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Best software for printing press
"
- Title: [Fees to be reviewed](https://www.g2.com/discussions/fees-to-be-reviewed) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Simple, do not upgrade to a higher version unless there is something very crucial about the update. When I used corel draw many years ago, I did not find..."
- Title: [How should I export my designs to be compatible with Adobe Illustrator?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/12698-how-should-i-export-my-designs-to-be-compatible-with-adobe-illustrator) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hello Paul; If you make a work in CorelDraw and you want use in Illustrator the best is export to PDF.
orin Corel Draw you can save your file like .AI..."
- Title: [Is CorelDraw free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-coreldraw-free) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Corel Draw does provide a 15-day trial totally free of cost but for longer tenure usage one has to go with their pre defined subscription (or one time..."
- Title: [What is CorelDraw software used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-coreldraw-software-used-for) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Think of it as a PC equivalent to Mac’s Adobe suite. Corel is great for designing flyers, posters, logos, etc.  Use Corel PhotoPaint (like Adobe Photoshop)..."

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