# Archicad, SOLIDWORKS, Revit vs AutoCAD Comparison

| | Archicad | SOLIDWORKS | Revit | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 291 | 643 | 947 | 1,934 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (86.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (44.3% of reviews) | Mid-Market (42.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (46.9% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $2,810.00 1 Seat Per Year | No pricing available | $290 per month | $260.00 1 user | 

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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)

### SOLIDWORKS

Pros:
- Ease of Use (34 reviews)
- Features (28 reviews)

Cons:
- Performance Issues (16 reviews)
- Slow Performance (15 reviews)

### Revit

Pros:
- 3D Modeling (15 reviews)
- Collaboration (14 reviews)

Cons:
- Slow Performance (9 reviews)
- Performance Issues (8 reviews)

### AutoCAD

Pros:
- Ease of Use (180 reviews)
- Drawing (115 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (65 reviews)
- Learning Curve (48 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Archicad | SOLIDWORKS | Revit | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.8 (242 reviews) | 8.8 (535 reviews) | 8.8 (748 reviews) | 8.8 (1579 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.4 (244 reviews) | 8.6 (540 reviews) | 7.5 (764 reviews) | 8.3 (1587 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.3 (88 reviews) | 8.3 (112 reviews) | 8.0 (213 reviews) | 8.3 (347 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.0 (41 reviews) | 8.0 (47 reviews) | 7.4 (127 reviews) | 8.0 (204 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.2 (230 reviews) | 8.2 (475 reviews) | 7.8 (697 reviews) | 8.2 (1423 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.4 (41 reviews) | 8.3 (47 reviews) | 8.1 (121 reviews) | 8.5 (203 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.2 (228 reviews) | 8.6 (529 reviews) | 9.1 (721 reviews) | 8.0 (1548 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

### SOLIDWORKS

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Revit

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Revit Subscription (Monthly)

Price: $290 per month

Description: Flexible options available - talk to sales at:  (818) 639-7755

Key Features:
- Access to the latest version
- Use software anywhere
- Access previous versions

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/revit/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### AutoCAD

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Monthly Subscription

Price: $260.00 1 user

Description: Access software 1 month at a time for the lowest up-front investment.


Key Features:
- Access to the latest software releases
- 1-on-1 online support
- Includes AutoCAD Mobile App

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

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

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Archicad** | 7.6/10 | 150 |
| **SOLIDWORKS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Revit** | 8.1/10 | 449 |
| **AutoCAD** | 8.1/10 | 490 |

#### Design

| Feature | Archicad | SOLIDWORKS | Revit | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Visualizing** | 9.2 (142 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (407 reviews) | 8.4 (411 reviews) | 
| **Rendering** | 7.4 (134 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.7 (383 reviews) | 7.3 (378 reviews) | 
| **Drawing** | 9.1 (142 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (405 reviews) | 9.2 (428 reviews) | 
| **Editing** | 8.8 (139 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (368 reviews) | 8.8 (410 reviews) | 
| **Sequence Steps** | 7.5 (117 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.1 (338 reviews) | 8.2 (371 reviews) | 
| **Dynamic Updating** | 8.7 (110 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (194 reviews) | 8.3 (199 reviews) | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | Archicad | SOLIDWORKS | Revit | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi User** | 8.7 (121 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (379 reviews) | 7.9 (368 reviews) | 
| **File Import/Export** | 8.5 (140 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (395 reviews) | 8.8 (422 reviews) | 
| **Annotating ** | 8.2 (138 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (394 reviews) | 8.7 (416 reviews) | 
| **Document Storage** | 8.4 (136 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (369 reviews) | 8.7 (396 reviews) | 

#### Construction

| Feature | Archicad | SOLIDWORKS | Revit | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Fabrication** | 7.3 (103 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.1 (300 reviews) | 8.4 (367 reviews) | 
| **Reinforcement Tools** | 6.4 (97 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.9 (275 reviews) | 8.2 (357 reviews) | 
| **Clash Detection ** | 7.3 (109 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.9 (334 reviews) | 7.5 (335 reviews) | 
| **Grading** | 6.5 (100 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.0 (164 reviews) | 8.1 (187 reviews) | 
| **Earthwork** | 6.2 (96 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.6 (156 reviews) | 7.8 (180 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Archicad | SOLIDWORKS | Revit | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | 6.1 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.3 (61 reviews) | 7.2 (48 reviews) | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | 6.0 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.0 (60 reviews) | 7.1 (46 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | 5.9 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.0 (61 reviews) | 6.2 (48 reviews) | 

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

| Feature | Archicad | SOLIDWORKS | Revit | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Role-Based Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Centralized Data Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Cost Estimation - Building Design and Building Information Modeling

| Feature | Archicad | SOLIDWORKS | Revit | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Lifecycle Cost Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Quantity Takeoff & Cost Estimation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (7 reviews) | 7.0 (5 reviews) | 

#### Electrical & Circuit Design - Building Design and Building Information Modeling

| Feature | Archicad | SOLIDWORKS | Revit | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Clash Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Electrical System Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **MEP Coordination** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.6 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Load Calculation & Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Interoperability with BIM & CAD** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (7 reviews) | 9.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Circuit Design Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Archicad** | N/A | N/A |
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 8.7/10 | 53 |
| **Revit** | N/A | N/A |
| **AutoCAD** | N/A | N/A |

#### CAD to CAM

| Feature | Archicad | SOLIDWORKS | Revit | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **CAD-CAM Import** | Not enough data | 9.0 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **CAM Data Exchange** | Not enough data | 8.8 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **CAD/CAM Compatibility** | Not enough data | 8.9 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### CNC Programming

| Feature | Archicad | SOLIDWORKS | Revit | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **CNC Workflows** | Not enough data | 8.7 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **CNC Feature Recognition** | Not enough data | 8.6 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Programming Control** | Not enough data | 8.4 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Machining

| Feature | Archicad | SOLIDWORKS | Revit | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Job Set-up** | Not enough data | 8.6 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Operations** | Not enough data | 8.7 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tooling and Toolpaths** | Not enough data | 8.8 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### General-Purpose CAD

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Archicad** | N/A | N/A |
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 8.8/10 | 112 |
| **Revit** | N/A | N/A |
| **AutoCAD** | 8.4/10 | 599 |

#### Design

| Feature | Archicad | SOLIDWORKS | Revit | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | Not enough data | 9.5 (107 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.5 (532 reviews) | 
| **Modeling** | Not enough data | 9.4 (107 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.0 (498 reviews) | 
| **Visualize ** | Not enough data | 9.2 (103 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.1 (491 reviews) | 
| **Rendering** | Not enough data | 8.1 (100 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.4 (428 reviews) | 

#### Edit

| Feature | Archicad | SOLIDWORKS | Revit | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **File Import ** | Not enough data | 8.5 (98 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (496 reviews) | 
| **Push/Pull** | Not enough data | 8.4 (90 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (439 reviews) | 
| **Views** | Not enough data | 9.3 (101 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (485 reviews) | 
| **Grips ** | Not enough data | 8.3 (85 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (459 reviews) | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | Archicad | SOLIDWORKS | Revit | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Annotate** | Not enough data | 8.6 (94 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (480 reviews) | 
| **Documentation ** | Not enough data | 9.0 (96 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (473 reviews) | 
| **Data Extract** | Not enough data | 8.4 (90 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (448 reviews) | 

### GIS

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Archicad** | N/A | N/A |
| **SOLIDWORKS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Revit** | N/A | N/A |
| **AutoCAD** | 8.4/10 | 46 |

#### Data Management

| Feature | Archicad | SOLIDWORKS | Revit | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Capture** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (37 reviews) | 
| **Data Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (38 reviews) | 
| **Data Manipulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (36 reviews) | 
| **Data Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (37 reviews) | 

#### Map Creation

| Feature | Archicad | SOLIDWORKS | Revit | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Geocoding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (37 reviews) | 
| **Buffer Zone Query** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (32 reviews) | 
| **Overlaying** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (36 reviews) | 
| **Publishing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (34 reviews) | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | Archicad | SOLIDWORKS | Revit | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Spatial Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (34 reviews) | 
| **Reporting ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (34 reviews) | 
| **Real-Time Streaming ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (29 reviews) | 

### CAD Libraries

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Archicad** | N/A | N/A |
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 8.9/10 | 35 |
| **Revit** | N/A | N/A |
| **AutoCAD** | N/A | N/A |

#### Library

| Feature | Archicad | SOLIDWORKS | Revit | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Categorize** | Not enough data | 8.9 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Search** | Not enough data | 8.6 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Deduplication** | Not enough data | 8.4 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Feedback** | Not enough data | 8.6 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### CAD

| Feature | Archicad | SOLIDWORKS | Revit | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Types** | Not enough data | 8.8 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Models** | Not enough data | 9.4 (30 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compatibility** | Not enough data | 9.1 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Integration

| Feature | Archicad | SOLIDWORKS | Revit | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Catalogs** | Not enough data | 8.5 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **CAD & PLM** | Not enough data | 9.6 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **ERP** | Not enough data | 8.6 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### CAD Data Exchange

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Archicad** | N/A | N/A |
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 8.8/10 | 34 |
| **Revit** | N/A | N/A |
| **AutoCAD** | N/A | N/A |

#### Data

| Feature | Archicad | SOLIDWORKS | Revit | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **3D Format** | Not enough data | 9.3 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Quality** | Not enough data | 8.8 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Extra Information** | Not enough data | 8.3 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Standard Format** | Not enough data | 9.0 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Translate** | Not enough data | 8.3 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Validation** | Not enough data | 8.7 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Logistics

| Feature | Archicad | SOLIDWORKS | Revit | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Integrate** | Not enough data | 9.1 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Additive Manufacturing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Archicad** | N/A | N/A |
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 7.9/10 | 66 |
| **Revit** | N/A | N/A |
| **AutoCAD** | N/A | N/A |

#### File Support - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Archicad | SOLIDWORKS | Revit | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **STL Compatible** | Not enough data | 8.7 (61 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **3MF Compatible** | Not enough data | 8.5 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **OBJ Compatible** | Not enough data | 8.4 (52 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### File Editing - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Archicad | SOLIDWORKS | Revit | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Mesh Repair** | Not enough data | 7.5 (55 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Editing** | Not enough data | 8.6 (60 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Archicad | SOLIDWORKS | Revit | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Standalone Slicer** | Not enough data | 7.6 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Inetgrated 3D Modeling** | Not enough data | 8.8 (58 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Software Type - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Archicad | SOLIDWORKS | Revit | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Cloud-based Platform** | Not enough data | 7.7 (48 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Downloadable Application** | Not enough data | 8.6 (53 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Archicad | SOLIDWORKS | Revit | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | 6.0 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | 6.1 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Building Preparation - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Archicad | SOLIDWORKS | Revit | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Material Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Building Simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Slicing Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### CAD Viewers

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Archicad** | N/A | N/A |
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 9.0/10 | 49 |
| **Revit** | N/A | N/A |
| **AutoCAD** | N/A | N/A |

#### File Options

| Feature | Archicad | SOLIDWORKS | Revit | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Import files** | Not enough data | 8.9 (44 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Export files** | Not enough data | 9.1 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **View 2D files** | Not enough data | 9.1 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **View 3D files** | Not enough data | 9.3 (44 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Batch convert files** | Not enough data | 8.3 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File size** | Not enough data | 8.3 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Tools

| Feature | Archicad | SOLIDWORKS | Revit | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Dimensioning tools** | Not enough data | 9.5 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Change units** | Not enough data | 9.1 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **3D/solid modeling tools** | Not enough data | 9.2 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Design

| Feature | Archicad | SOLIDWORKS | Revit | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | Not enough data | 9.4 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### PCB Design

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Archicad** | N/A | N/A |
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 8.2/10 | 15 |
| **Revit** | N/A | N/A |
| **AutoCAD** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | Archicad | SOLIDWORKS | Revit | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **PCB layout editing** | Not enough data | 7.9 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Schematic editor** | Not enough data | 7.8 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Tools

| Feature | Archicad | SOLIDWORKS | Revit | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **3D modeling tools** | Not enough data | 9.2 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Component placement** | Not enough data | 8.7 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Library

| Feature | Archicad | SOLIDWORKS | Revit | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Component libraries** | Not enough data | 8.2 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Archicad | SOLIDWORKS | Revit | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Board size** | Not enough data | 8.6 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Layers** | Not enough data | 8.1 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Customization

| Feature | Archicad | SOLIDWORKS | Revit | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Custom commands** | Not enough data | 7.8 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom interface** | Not enough data | 8.3 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Simulation & CAE

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Archicad** | N/A | N/A |
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 8.2/10 | 64 |
| **Revit** | N/A | N/A |
| **AutoCAD** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | Archicad | SOLIDWORKS | Revit | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **3D/solid modeling Tools** | Not enough data | 9.2 (62 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drawing Tools** | Not enough data | 9.0 (62 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Editing Tools** | Not enough data | 8.8 (62 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Rendering tools** | Not enough data | 7.7 (60 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Tools

| Feature | Archicad | SOLIDWORKS | Revit | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Fluid analysis** | Not enough data | 8.0 (54 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Finite element analysis** | Not enough data | 7.9 (56 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multibody dynamics** | Not enough data | 7.4 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Work

| Feature | Archicad | SOLIDWORKS | Revit | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Discrete event modeling** | Not enough data | 7.6 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Continuous event modeling** | Not enough data | 7.8 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mechanical event simulation** | Not enough data | 8.3 (51 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Manufacturing process simulation** | Not enough data | 8.1 (44 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrate** | Not enough data | 8.4 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Environment

| Feature | Archicad | SOLIDWORKS | Revit | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Hardware support** | Not enough data | 8.3 (53 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task** | Not enough data | 8.4 (51 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Manage Multiple Profiles** | Not enough data | 8.2 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Command Clarity** | Not enough data | 8.6 (53 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Urban Planning and Design

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Archicad** | 7.8/10 | 27 |
| **SOLIDWORKS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Revit** | N/A | N/A |
| **AutoCAD** | N/A | N/A |

#### Plan

| Feature | Archicad | SOLIDWORKS | Revit | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Documentation** | 8.4 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sequence** | 7.4 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Annotate** | 8.3 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaborate** | 8.6 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Design

| Feature | Archicad | SOLIDWORKS | Revit | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **3D Modeling** | 9.2 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **3D Rendering** | 7.6 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **2D Modeling** | 8.6 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Editing** | 8.8 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | Archicad | SOLIDWORKS | Revit | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Sustainability** | 7.0 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Liveability** | 5.9 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Movement** | 6.4 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Architectural Rendering

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Archicad** | 7.7/10 | 133 |
| **SOLIDWORKS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Revit** | 7.9/10 | 113 |
| **AutoCAD** | N/A | N/A |

#### Library

| Feature | Archicad | SOLIDWORKS | Revit | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Objects** | 7.6 (130 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (105 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Materials** | 7.6 (130 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.1 (104 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Rendering

| Feature | Archicad | SOLIDWORKS | Revit | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Textures** | 7.2 (128 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.9 (100 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Shading** | 7.8 (127 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.0 (101 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Lighting** | 7.1 (120 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.0 (100 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Exterior Rendering** | 7.0 (123 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.7 (97 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Aerial Rendering** | 7.0 (117 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.7 (93 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Atmospheric rendering** | 6.1 (108 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.1 (89 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Integrations

| Feature | Archicad | SOLIDWORKS | Revit | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **BIM Integration** | 8.5 (122 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (102 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **3D Rendering Integration** | 8.1 (125 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (100 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Archicad | SOLIDWORKS | Revit | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-3D** | 6.4 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.4 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Archicad** | N/A | N/A |
| **SOLIDWORKS** | 8.4/10 | 45 |
| **Revit** | N/A | N/A |
| **AutoCAD** | 8.2/10 | 22 |

#### Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | Archicad | SOLIDWORKS | Revit | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **3D/solid modeling Tools** | Not enough data | 9.4 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.5 (14 reviews) | 
| **Rendering Tools** | Not enough data | 8.7 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.0 (14 reviews) | 
| **Drawing Tools** | Not enough data | 9.2 (30 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (15 reviews) | 
| **Editing Tools** | Not enough data | 9.1 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (14 reviews) | 
| **Text Editing Tools** | Not enough data | 7.7 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (14 reviews) | 

#### File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | Archicad | SOLIDWORKS | Revit | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Export Files** | Not enough data | 8.6 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (14 reviews) | 
| **Import Files** | Not enough data | 8.6 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (14 reviews) | 
| **File Interoperability** | Not enough data | 8.3 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (16 reviews) | 
| **Backwards compatibility** | Not enough data | 8.0 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (14 reviews) | 
| **File size** | Not enough data | 7.3 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.0 (15 reviews) | 

#### Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | Archicad | SOLIDWORKS | Revit | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Custom Commands** | Not enough data | 8.4 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.1 (15 reviews) | 
| **Custom Scripts** | Not enough data | 8.4 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (15 reviews) | 
| **Custom Menus** | Not enough data | 7.6 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.9 (13 reviews) | 
| **Custom Interface** | Not enough data | 8.2 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (17 reviews) | 

#### Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | Archicad | SOLIDWORKS | Revit | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Hardware support** | Not enough data | 8.0 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.9 (14 reviews) | 
| **Task-based interfaces** | Not enough data | 8.4 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.9 (13 reviews) | 
| **Manage Multiple Profiles** | Not enough data | 7.9 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.9 (13 reviews) | 
| **Command Clarity** | Not enough data | 9.0 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (14 reviews) | 

---
## 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 SOLIDWORKS (10):** [Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mechanical-computer-aided-design-mcad), [General-Purpose CAD Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/general-purpose-cad), [Simulation & CAE Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/simulation-cae), [CAD Viewers](https://www.g2.com/categories/cad-viewers), [Sketching Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/sketching), [PCB Design Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/pcb-design), [Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/computer-aided-manufacturing-cam), [CAD Libraries](https://www.g2.com/categories/cad-libraries), [CAD Data Exchange Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cad-data-exchange), [Additive Manufacturing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/additive-manufacturing)

**Unique to Revit (2):** [Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/building-design-and-building-information-modeling-bim), [Architectural Rendering Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/architectural-rendering)

**Unique to AutoCAD (4):** [GIS Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/gis), [Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/building-design-and-building-information-modeling-bim), [General-Purpose CAD Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/general-purpose-cad), [Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mechanical-computer-aided-design-mcad)


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Archicad | SOLIDWORKS | Revit | AutoCAD | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 86.7% | 44.3% | 39.6% | 46.9% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 10.4% | 33.8% | 42.7% | 34.2% | 
| **Enterprise** | 2.9% | 21.9% | 17.8% | 18.9% | 

### 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%

#### SOLIDWORKS

- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 23.2%
- **Design:** 11.7%
- **Automotive:** 6.6%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 5.9%
- **Medical Devices:** 5.8%
- **Machinery:** 5.6%
- **Higher Education:** 4.6%
- **Aviation & Aerospace:** 4.5%
- **Oil & Energy:** 3.0%
- **Consumer Goods:** 2.2%
- **Other:** 26.8%

#### Revit

- **Architecture & Planning:** 46.0%
- **Construction:** 18.5%
- **Civil Engineering:** 9.7%
- **Design:** 7.5%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 5.5%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 1.8%
- **Higher Education:** 1.3%
- **Education Management:** 1.2%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 1.0%
- **Real Estate:** 0.7%
- **Other:** 6.9%

#### AutoCAD

- **Architecture & Planning:** 22.3%
- **Civil Engineering:** 10.4%
- **Construction:** 9.2%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 8.6%
- **Design:** 8.4%
- **Oil & Energy:** 3.2%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 2.9%
- **Automotive:** 2.9%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 2.3%
- **Higher Education:** 1.8%
- **Other:** 27.9%

---
## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Archicad

- [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1324 reviews)
- [Vectorworks Architect](https://www.g2.com/products/vectorworks-architect/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (236 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)
- [DataCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/datacad/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (64 reviews)
- [D5 Render](https://www.g2.com/products/d5-render/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (1046 reviews)

### Alternatives to SOLIDWORKS

- [Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (519 reviews)
- [Onshape](https://www.g2.com/products/onshape/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (695 reviews)
- [Designcenter Solid Edge](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-solid-edge/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (599 reviews)
- [Inventor](https://www.g2.com/products/inventor/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (440 reviews)
- [Creo](https://www.g2.com/products/creo-2025-08-26/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (200 reviews)
- [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1324 reviews)
- [Designcenter NX](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-nx/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (527 reviews)
- [IronCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/ironcad/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (43 reviews)
- [CATIA](https://www.g2.com/products/catia/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (255 reviews)
- [MATLAB](https://www.g2.com/products/matlab/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (770 reviews)

### Alternatives to Revit

- [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1324 reviews)
- [Vectorworks Architect](https://www.g2.com/products/vectorworks-architect/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (236 reviews)
- [Blender](https://www.g2.com/products/blender/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (316 reviews)
- [Chaos Corona](https://www.g2.com/products/chaos-corona/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (116 reviews)
- [Lumion Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/lumion-pro/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (109 reviews)
- [STAAD.Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/staad-pro/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (75 reviews)
- [DataCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/datacad/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (64 reviews)
- [Tekla Structures](https://www.g2.com/products/tekla-structures/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (64 reviews)
- [Enscape 3D](https://www.g2.com/products/enscape-3d/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (415 reviews)
- [ALLPLAN](https://www.g2.com/products/allplan/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (25 reviews)

### Alternatives to AutoCAD

- [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1324 reviews)
- [Altium Develop](https://www.g2.com/products/altium-develop/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (997 reviews)
- [Rhinoceros](https://www.g2.com/products/rhinoceros/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (191 reviews)
- [Onshape](https://www.g2.com/products/onshape/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (695 reviews)
- [Designcenter Solid Edge](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-solid-edge/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (599 reviews)
- [Esri ArcGIS](https://www.g2.com/products/esri-arcgis/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (539 reviews)
- [Designcenter NX](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-nx/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (527 reviews)
- [MicroStation](https://www.g2.com/products/microstation/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (413 reviews)
- [ZWCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/zwcad/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (349 reviews)
- [ActCAD BIM](https://www.g2.com/products/actcad-actcad-bim/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (50 reviews)

---
## 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..."

### SOLIDWORKS

- Title: [What is SOLIDWORKS used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-solidworks-used-for) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "A person can use SolidWorks for many things, Part modeling, Assembly Testing, rendering, Creating working animation of any machine or product. Start..."
- Title: [How to stop or cancel a ongoing command.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-to-stop-or-cancel-a-ongoing-command) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "By pressing escape key."
- Title: [best use o this software](https://www.g2.com/discussions/35425-best-use-o-this-software) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Making 2D sketches and extruding them to make 3d sketches."
- Title: [Where is the Features toolbar in Solidworks?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/where-is-the-features-toolbar-in-solidworks) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Right-click in the window border, click Toolbars, and select or clear a toolbar name.
Click Tools > Customize. On the Toolbars tab, select the toolbars to..."
- Title: [What are features in Solidworks?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-features-in-solidworks) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Solidworks have so many feature like sketch tool, Part modeling, Assembly modeling, Drawing Tool, Sheet metal, weldments, Surface modeling, Rendering Tool,..."

### Revit

- Title: [Which is better Sketchup or Revit?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-is-better-sketchup-or-revit) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Revit is better than sketchup because 
1.Intregation with other auto desk software like autocad , Microsoft Projects, Costx
2. It has vast digital library..."
- Title: [Can we export schedule into exel](https://www.g2.com/discussions/16190-can-we-export-schedule-into-exel) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "From the schedule view: Big R > Export > Reports > Schedule. It creates a .txt file that can be opened in Excel.

Thanks"
- Title: [What is Revit used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-revit-used-for) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Revit is a best 3D Modelling software or application used for identification and visualization of structures in 3-Dimentional Space. It is also used for..."
- Title: [What kind of design program is Revit?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-kind-of-design-program-is-revit) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Its a BIM Software which is very helpful and useful for Designers, Engineers and Architects."
- Title: [Is revit a BIM software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-revit-a-bim-software) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, It is."

### AutoCAD

- Title: [Can we add simulation?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/15648-can-we-add-simulation) — 4 comments, 3 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Yes we can do any kind of simulation here. This tool provides great flexibility."
- Title: [Which of the features might be useful for CAD software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-of-the-features-might-be-useful-for-cad-software) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "3d extend "
- Title: [What is AutoCAD Architecture used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-autocad-architecture-used-for) — 2 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "AutoCAD Architecture is a specialized version of AutoCAD developed for architects and building professionals. It provides intelligent architectural..."
- Title: [Can you do 3d in AutoCAD?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-you-do-3d-in-autocad) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Yes"
- Title: [What is AutoCAD software used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-autocad-software-used-for) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "drafting, design and drawing production.  2d and 3d"

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/archicad-vs-solidworks-vs-revit-vs-autocad)