# Archicad, PaintTool SAI vs Krita Comparison

| | Archicad | PaintTool SAI | Krita | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 291 | 61 | 64 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (86.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (80.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (79.4% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $2,810.00 1 Seat Per Year | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Archicad

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

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

### PaintTool SAI

**Not enough data**

### Krita

**Not enough data**

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Archicad | PaintTool SAI | Krita | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.8 (242 reviews) | 7.9 (61 reviews) | 8.8 (63 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.4 (244 reviews) | 9.4 (61 reviews) | 7.9 (63 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.3 (88 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.0 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.2 (230 reviews) | 6.8 (43 reviews) | 7.7 (52 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.4 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.2 (228 reviews) | 7.1 (61 reviews) | 9.4 (63 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Archicad

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: 3-Year Archicad Collaborate Subscription

Price: $2,810.00 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:
- BIMx Pro
- Redshift rendering
- Surface catalog

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/archicad/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### PaintTool SAI

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Krita

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

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

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Archicad** | 7.6/10 | 150 |
| **PaintTool SAI** | N/A | N/A |
| **Krita** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

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

#### Collaboration

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

#### Construction

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

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Archicad | PaintTool SAI | Krita | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | 6.1 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | 6.0 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | 5.9 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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

| Feature | Archicad | PaintTool SAI | Krita | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | Archicad | PaintTool SAI | Krita | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | Archicad | PaintTool SAI | Krita | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 |
|---|---|---|
| **Archicad** | 7.8/10 | 27 |
| **PaintTool SAI** | N/A | N/A |
| **Krita** | N/A | N/A |

#### Plan

| Feature | Archicad | PaintTool SAI | Krita | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Documentation** | 8.4 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sequence** | 7.4 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Annotate** | 8.3 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaborate** | 8.6 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Design

| Feature | Archicad | PaintTool SAI | Krita | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **3D Modeling** | 9.2 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **3D Rendering** | 7.6 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **2D Modeling** | 8.6 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Editing** | 8.8 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | Archicad | PaintTool SAI | Krita | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Sustainability** | 7.0 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Liveability** | 5.9 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Movement** | 6.4 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Architectural Rendering

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Archicad** | 7.7/10 | 133 |
| **PaintTool SAI** | N/A | N/A |
| **Krita** | N/A | N/A |

#### Library

| Feature | Archicad | PaintTool SAI | Krita | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Objects** | 7.6 (130 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Materials** | 7.6 (130 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Rendering

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

#### Integrations

| Feature | Archicad | PaintTool SAI | Krita | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **BIM Integration** | 8.5 (122 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **3D Rendering Integration** | 8.1 (125 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Archicad | PaintTool SAI | Krita | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-3D** | 6.4 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

**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 PaintTool SAI (1):** [Drawing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/drawing)

**Unique to Krita (1):** [Drawing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/drawing)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Archicad | PaintTool SAI | Krita | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 86.7% | 80.3% | 79.4% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 10.4% | 9.8% | 9.5% | 
| **Enterprise** | 2.9% | 9.8% | 11.1% | 

### By Industry

#### 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%

#### PaintTool SAI

- **Design:** 19.7%
- **Graphic Design:** 11.5%
- **Animation:** 9.8%
- **Arts and Crafts:** 8.2%
- **Fine Art:** 4.9%
- **Retail:** 3.3%
- **Media Production:** 3.3%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.3%
- **Chemicals:** 3.3%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 3.3%
- **Other:** 29.5%

#### Krita

- **Graphic Design:** 19.0%
- **Design:** 15.9%
- **Internet:** 11.1%
- **Arts and Crafts:** 9.5%
- **Computer Networking:** 4.8%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.8%
- **Media Production:** 3.2%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 3.2%
- **Higher Education:** 3.2%
- **Computer Software:** 3.2%
- **Other:** 22.2%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Archicad

- [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1324 reviews)
- [Revit](https://www.g2.com/products/revit/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (947 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 (1934 reviews)
- [Blender](https://www.g2.com/products/blender/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (316 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 PaintTool SAI

- [Sketchbook](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchbook/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (177 reviews)
- [ArtRage](https://www.g2.com/products/artrage/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (73 reviews)
- [Procreate](https://www.g2.com/products/procreate/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (72 reviews)
- [Painter](https://www.g2.com/products/painter/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (59 reviews)
- [Clip Studio Paint](https://www.g2.com/products/clip-studio-paint/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (55 reviews)
- [MyPaint](https://www.g2.com/products/mypaint/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (38 reviews)
- [GIMP](https://www.g2.com/products/gimp/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (1484 reviews)
- [Adobe Fresco](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-fresco/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (34 reviews)
- [Rebelle](https://www.g2.com/products/rebelle/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (77 reviews)
- [Epic Pen](https://www.g2.com/products/epic-pen/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (24 reviews)

### Alternatives to Krita

- [GIMP](https://www.g2.com/products/gimp/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (1484 reviews)
- [Sketchbook](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchbook/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (177 reviews)
- [ArtRage](https://www.g2.com/products/artrage/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (73 reviews)
- [Procreate](https://www.g2.com/products/procreate/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (72 reviews)
- [Painter](https://www.g2.com/products/painter/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (59 reviews)
- [Clip Studio Paint](https://www.g2.com/products/clip-studio-paint/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (55 reviews)
- [MyPaint](https://www.g2.com/products/mypaint/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (38 reviews)
- [Adobe Fresco](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-fresco/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (34 reviews)
- [Epic Pen](https://www.g2.com/products/epic-pen/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (24 reviews)
- [Rebelle](https://www.g2.com/products/rebelle/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (77 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### 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..."

### PaintTool SAI

- Title: [Hello. I would like to know if there is any tool for highlights? Any brush you recommend?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/hola-quisiera-saber-si-hay-alguna-herramienta-de-brillos-algun-pincel-que-me-recomienden) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "the layer mode brightness and everything you do on that layer will be bright :3"

### Krita

- Title: [How can we create a custom font set using Krita?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-can-we-create-a-custom-font-set-using-krita) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "It's very difficult to create a custom Font and Krita isn't the best option to do it. 
Try with a Vector software like Adobe Illustrator (or Affinity..."
- Title: [Is there a way to automate actions?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-there-a-way-to-automate-actions) — 2 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "There's no native tool for creating actions in Krita. About any external tool I'm not aware if there's any."
- Title: [How can we create font set using Krita?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/13378-how-can-we-create-font-set-using-krita) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hi! As far as I know it is not possible creating font sets in Krita. This is a complex task and an specific software is needed. You can use the  well-know..."
- Title: [Is Krita a good art program?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-krita-a-good-art-program) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Anime, cartoons, print on demand, wall art, book illustration, fabric design, you could go on and on. It is fantastic, especially for artists who work in..."

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