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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (86.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (83.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$2,810.00 1 Seat Per Year
No pricing available
Archicad
Star Rating
(288)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (86.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$2,810.00 1 Seat Per Year
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansEdificius
Star Rating
(10)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (83.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about EdificiusSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Archicad excels in its 3D design capabilities, with users highlighting its smooth workflow and real-time model building. Many appreciate the AI features, such as AI SNAP and AI SCENE, which enhance the design process.
- Users say Edificius stands out for its intuitive interface that simplifies complex architectural modeling. Reviewers commend its seamless workflow, making it easy to transition from modeling to producing detailed construction documents.
- According to verified reviews, Archicad has a strong reputation for quality support, with users noting the helpfulness of the support team. In contrast, Edificius has received mixed feedback regarding its support quality, indicating room for improvement.
- Reviewers mention that Archicad is particularly effective for renovation projects, making it convenient for completing comprehensive construction documentation. This feature is a significant advantage for users focused on renovation work.
- Users appreciate Edificius for its detailed output capabilities, including working plans, elevation, and section views. This level of detail is beneficial for architects looking to produce thorough documentation directly from their 3D models.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Archicad has a solid overall performance, it may not always meet specific workflow needs as effectively as Edificius, which is praised for its logical workflow and user-friendly design process.
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
Edificius
No pricing availableFree Trial
Archicad
Free Trial is available
Edificius
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
240
8.3
6
Ease of Use
8.4
242
8.9
6
Ease of Setup
8.3
86
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.0
41
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.2
229
7.8
6
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.4
41
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.2
226
10.0
6
Features by Category
Design
9.2
141
9.0
5
7.4
134
6.7
5
9.1
141
8.7
5
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
8.7
5
8.2
138
Not enough data
8.4
136
Not enough data
Construction
7.3
103
Feature Not Available
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
130
Not enough data
7.6
130
Not enough data
Rendering
7.2
128
Not enough data
7.8
127
Not enough data
7.1
120
Not enough data
7.0
123
Not enough data
7.0
117
Not enough data
6.1
108
Not enough data
Integrations
8.5
122
Not enough data
8.1
125
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.4
37
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Archicad and Edificius are categorized as Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Unique Categories
Archicad is categorized as Architectural Rendering and Urban Planning and Design
Edificius has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Archicad
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Edificius
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
5.4%
Architecture & Planning
50.0%
Information Technology and Services
16.7%
Computer Software
16.7%
Civil Engineering
16.7%
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Other
0.0%
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
Edificius has no more discussions with answers
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