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At a Glance
Archicad
Archicad
Star Rating
(289)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (86.2% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$2,810.00 1 Seat Per Year
Free Trial is available
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SoftPlan
SoftPlan
Star Rating
(20)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (100.0% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SoftPlan
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 visualizations. In contrast, SoftPlan, while still competent, scores slightly lower at 8.5, indicating it may not offer the same level of depth in 3D modeling.
  • Reviewers mention that Archicad's dynamic updating feature, rated at 8.9, allows for real-time changes across all views, which enhances workflow efficiency. SoftPlan, with a score of 8.7, also offers this feature but may not be as seamless, according to user feedback.
  • G2 users highlight that Archicad's rendering capabilities, particularly in 3D rendering, receive a score of 7.6, which some users find lacking compared to SoftPlan's higher score of 8.1 in shading and overall rendering quality. This suggests that SoftPlan may provide better visual output for presentations.
  • Users on G2 report that Archicad's collaboration tools, with a score of 8.8 for multi-user functionality, are robust, allowing multiple team members to work simultaneously without conflicts. SoftPlan, while still effective, scores lower at 8.3, indicating potential limitations in collaborative environments.
  • Reviewers say that Archicad's quality of support is rated at 8.5, which is generally favorable, but some users express a desire for quicker response times. In contrast, SoftPlan's support is rated lower at 7.6, suggesting that users may experience more challenges when seeking assistance.
  • Users report that Archicad's documentation capabilities score 8.3, which is adequate for most users, but SoftPlan's lower score of 7.7 indicates that it may not provide as comprehensive documentation features, potentially leading to difficulties in project management.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Archicad
3-Year Archicad Collaborate Subscription
$2,810.00
1 Seat Per Year
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SoftPlan
No pricing available
Free Trial
Archicad
Free Trial is available
SoftPlan
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
241
8.8
15
Ease of Use
8.4
243
8.9
16
Ease of Setup
8.3
87
7.7
5
Ease of Admin
8.0
41
8.7
5
Quality of Support
8.3
230
7.6
16
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.4
41
9.3
5
Product Direction (% positive)
8.2
227
8.2
13
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
Urban Planning and DesignHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
7.8
27
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
Architectural RenderingHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
7.7
133
Not enough data
Library
7.6
131
Not enough data
7.6
131
Not enough data
Rendering
7.2
129
Not enough data
7.8
128
Not enough data
7.1
121
Not enough data
7.0
124
Not enough data
7.0
118
Not enough data
6.2
109
Not enough data
Integrations
8.5
123
Not enough data
8.1
126
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.5
38
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Archicad
Archicad
SoftPlan
SoftPlan
Archicad and SoftPlan are categorized as Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Unique Categories
SoftPlan
SoftPlan has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Archicad
Archicad
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
86.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
10.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
2.9%
SoftPlan
SoftPlan
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
100.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
0%
Reviewers' Industry
Archicad
Archicad
Architecture & Planning
83.6%
Construction
5.0%
Design
3.9%
Civil Engineering
1.4%
Marketing and Advertising
0.7%
Other
5.3%
SoftPlan
SoftPlan
Construction
47.4%
Architecture & Planning
47.4%
Design
5.3%
Other
0.0%
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SoftPlan
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Discussions
Archicad
Archicad Discussions
How do other people make custom objects for their projects?
2 Comments
Alan E.
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
Why doesn't Archicad do 3D renderings?
2 Comments
Alan E.
AE
Archicad does 3d Rendering throughout Cinema Render, a rendering motor that comes within the software installation. Read more
What is the best way to stop it from overloading my computer?
2 Comments
Mark H.
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
SoftPlan
SoftPlan Discussions
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SoftPlan has no discussions with answers