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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (86.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (77.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$2,810.00 1 Seat Per Year
No pricing available
Archicad
Star Rating
(289)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (86.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$2,810.00 1 Seat Per Year
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansBlender
Star Rating
(307)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (77.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Archicad excels in "Dynamic Updating," allowing for real-time changes in designs, which is crucial for architects who need to adapt quickly to client feedback. In contrast, Blender's "Sculpting" feature is praised for its versatility, but users mention that it can be less intuitive for architectural modeling.
- Reviewers mention that Archicad's "Visualizing" capabilities score high, making it easier to create detailed presentations for clients. Blender, while strong in "3D Rendering," is noted by users to require more manual adjustments to achieve similar levels of detail in architectural presentations.
- G2 users highlight Archicad's superior "Documentation" tools, which streamline the process of creating construction documents. Conversely, users on G2 report that Blender's documentation features are less robust, making it challenging for users to generate necessary project documentation efficiently.
- Reviewers say that Archicad's "Collaboration" features, such as "Multi User" support, facilitate teamwork among architects and engineers, enhancing project workflow. Blender users, however, mention that while it has collaboration tools, they are not as seamless, often leading to version control issues.
- Users report that Archicad's "Quality of Support" is consistently rated high, with many praising the responsiveness of the support team. In contrast, Blender users mention that while the community support is strong, official support can be slower, which may hinder users needing immediate assistance.
- Reviewers mention that Archicad's "Ease of Setup" is a significant advantage, allowing new users to get started quickly. Blender, while powerful, is noted by users to have a steeper learning curve, particularly for those unfamiliar with 3D modeling software.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Archicad
3-Year Archicad Collaborate Subscription
$2,810.00
1 Seat Per Year
Three year subscription, billed annually. Prices are informational only. Final price depends on your billing country, and may differ from prices shown here.
- BIMx Pro
- Redshift rendering
- Surface catalog
Blender
No pricing availableFree Trial
Archicad
Free Trial is available
Blender
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
241
9.0
256
Ease of Use
8.4
243
7.2
258
Ease of Setup
8.3
87
9.1
25
Ease of Admin
8.0
41
8.7
15
Quality of Support
8.3
230
8.6
225
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.4
41
9.3
12
Product Direction (% positive)
8.2
227
9.2
253
Features by Category
Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)Hide 28 FeaturesShow 28 Features
7.6
148
Not enough data
Design
9.2
141
Not enough data
7.4
134
Not enough data
9.1
141
Not enough data
8.8
139
Not enough data
7.5
117
Not enough data
8.7
110
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.7
121
Not enough data
8.5
139
Not enough data
8.2
138
Not enough data
8.4
136
Not enough data
Construction
7.3
103
Not enough data
6.4
97
Not enough data
7.3
109
Not enough data
6.5
100
Not enough data
6.2
96
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.1
27
Not enough data
6.0
27
Not enough data
5.9
27
Not enough data
Common Data Environment (CDE) - Building Design and Building Information Modeling
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cost Estimation - Building Design and Building Information Modeling
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Electrical & Circuit Design - Building Design and Building Information Modeling
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Design
Not enough data
8.6
126
Not enough data
8.3
125
Not enough data
8.2
119
Not enough data
7.9
118
Not enough data
8.5
125
Move
Not enough data
8.7
127
Not enough data
9.0
131
Not enough data
8.9
132
Store & Manage
Not enough data
8.6
118
Not enough data
8.3
127
Not enough data
7.8
116
Generative AI
Not enough data
5.1
14
Not enough data
6.0
14
File Support - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
9.2
24
Not enough data
8.3
17
Not enough data
9.4
27
File Editing - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
9.2
22
Not enough data
9.4
25
Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
8.1
17
Not enough data
9.0
24
Software Type - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
6.5
13
Not enough data
9.6
26
Generative AI - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Building Preparation - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Plan
8.4
27
Not enough data
7.4
25
Not enough data
8.3
27
Not enough data
8.6
27
Not enough data
Design
9.2
27
Not enough data
7.6
27
Not enough data
8.6
27
Not enough data
8.8
27
Not enough data
Analysis
7.0
25
Not enough data
5.9
23
Not enough data
6.4
23
Not enough data
Library
7.6
131
8.3
26
7.6
131
8.4
24
Rendering
7.2
129
9.5
25
7.8
128
9.5
25
7.1
121
9.6
25
7.0
124
9.3
25
7.0
118
8.9
22
6.2
109
9.0
21
Integrations
8.5
123
8.2
16
8.1
126
8.3
23
Generative AI
6.5
38
Not enough data
Editing
Not enough data
6.7
8
Not enough data
7.1
7
Not enough data
7.8
10
Not enough data
8.5
10
Not enough data
9.5
7
Not enough data
8.0
10
Not enough data
8.5
8
Platform
Not enough data
9.7
11
Not enough data
9.6
12
Not enough data
9.2
8
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Editing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Compatibility
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
8.6
12
Not enough data
9.2
12
Functionality
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
9.1
13
Not enough data
9.2
11
Project Management
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
9.3
10
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Effects
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
3.8
10
Not enough data
3.3
10
Not enough data
4.3
10
Generative AI
Not enough data
5.3
16
Not enough data
6.0
16
Agentic AI - Animation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Archicad and Blender are categorized as Architectural Rendering
Unique Categories
Archicad is categorized as Architecture, Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM), and Urban Planning and Design
Blender is categorized as Additive Manufacturing, Animation, Video Effects, 3D Modeling, Video Editing, and 3D Rendering
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Archicad
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Blender
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Architecture & Planning
83.6%
Construction
5.0%
Design
3.9%
Civil Engineering
1.4%
Marketing and Advertising
0.7%
Other
5.3%
Animation
11.7%
Computer Games
9.6%
Design
9.3%
Graphic Design
6.9%
Computer Software
6.9%
Other
55.7%
Discussions
Why doesn't Archicad do 3D renderings?
2 Comments
AE
Archicad does 3d Rendering throughout Cinema Render, a rendering motor that comes within the software installation. Read more
How do other people make custom objects for their projects?
2 Comments
AE
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...Read more
What is the best way to stop it from overloading my computer?
2 Comments
MH
Close 3D windows that are not being used. Hide layers, especially ones with complex 3D geometries. Reduce the polygon count of imported objects. Turn...Read more
Do professionals use blender?
3 Comments
DH
Yes, professionals use Blender for various purposes, such as creating 3D models, animations, visual effects, games, and more. Blender is a powerful and...Read more
Better user manual on sculpting is needed.
2 Comments
VK
Manage your bankroll carefully. Set a budget for each betting session and wager only a certain percentage of it on each bet. Track your bets. Even if you are...Read more
Can blender come up with a Mobile only 3D Models availability for Porting applications over Mobile
2 Comments
RL
If you are asking if Blender can view models on mobile devices.......you can do this. You will need to export your file as an .obj file format. Once you’ve...Read more
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