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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (86.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (97.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$2,810.00 1 Seat Per Year
Free Per Month
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 plansD5 Render
Star Rating
(990)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (97.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Per Month
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Archicad excels in 3D Modeling with a score of 9.2, making it a preferred choice for architects who prioritize detailed modeling capabilities. In contrast, D5 Render, while strong in rendering, scores lower in 3D Modeling at 7.6, which may limit its appeal for users focused on initial design stages.
- Reviewers mention that D5 Render shines in rendering quality, particularly in Textures and Lighting, with scores of 9.1 and 9.0 respectively. Users on G2 highlight the software's ability to create realistic visualizations, which is crucial for presentations and client approvals, whereas Archicad's rendering capabilities are rated lower, particularly in Textures at 7.4.
- G2 users indicate that Archicad's collaboration features, such as Multi User support and Document Storage, score 8.8 and 8.7 respectively, making it a solid choice for teams working on large projects. D5 Render, while offering good rendering capabilities, does not emphasize collaboration as strongly, which may be a drawback for larger teams.
- Users say that Archicad's ease of use is rated at 8.5, which is commendable, but D5 Render outperforms it with a score of 9.4. Reviewers mention that D5 Render's intuitive interface and streamlined setup process make it more accessible for new users, particularly those who may not have extensive architectural software experience.
- Reviewers mention that Archicad's documentation capabilities, particularly in Plan Documentation, score 8.3, which is beneficial for creating detailed project documents. In contrast, D5 Render does not focus as heavily on documentation, which may be a limitation for users needing comprehensive project reports.
- Users report that D5 Render's generative AI features, particularly in AI Text-to-3D, score 7.9, showcasing its innovative approach to integrating AI in design workflows. Archicad, while offering some AI capabilities, scores lower in this area, indicating that D5 Render may be more forward-thinking in leveraging AI technology for design enhancements.
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
D5 Render
Community version
Free
Per Month
The Community version of D5 Render is the common official version which is free to download and use. It contains all basic functions and some high-quality D5 assets.
- 4k Video Rendering, 16K Image Rendering, Panoramas.
- Unlimited amount of renders/projects.
- The best real-time rendering experience.
Free Trial
Archicad
Free Trial is available
D5 Render
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
241
9.1
812
Ease of Use
8.4
243
9.4
844
Ease of Setup
8.3
87
9.4
585
Ease of Admin
8.0
41
9.2
55
Quality of Support
8.3
230
9.1
761
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.4
41
9.2
55
Product Direction (% positive)
8.2
227
9.9
805
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
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
8.8
748
7.6
131
8.9
747
Rendering
7.2
129
9.1
746
7.8
128
8.9
741
7.1
121
8.9
739
7.0
124
9.0
738
7.0
118
8.8
732
6.2
109
8.9
726
Integrations
8.5
123
8.2
688
8.1
126
9.1
731
Generative AI
6.5
38
7.7
445
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.0
271
Not enough data
7.7
268
Not enough data
7.8
270
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Archicad and D5 Render are categorized as Architectural Rendering
Unique Categories
Archicad is categorized as Architecture, Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM), and Urban Planning and Design
D5 Render is categorized as 3D Rendering
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Archicad
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
D5 Render
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%
Architecture & Planning
83.2%
Design
5.1%
Construction
3.2%
Animation
1.2%
Civil Engineering
0.9%
Other
6.4%
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
Is D5 render easy to use?
4 Comments
KP
Yes...just a matter of importing your model and applying materials and lighting...all happening in real-time. Read more
Which software is best for realistic rendering?
4 Comments
DC
for me is D5 Render but if you want Hype realism maybe you can try Vray or unreal engineRead more
What is 5d rendering?
3 Comments
DC
Is a great software to make 3D real presentation in architecture design Read more
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