# Archicad, TRNSYS vs Rhinoceros Comparison | | Archicad | TRNSYS | Rhinoceros | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 291 | 23 | 191 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (86.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (45.5% of reviews) | Small-Business (56.3% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | $2,810.00 1 Seat Per Year | No pricing available | $495 | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Archicad Pros: - Ease of Use (52 reviews) - 3D Modeling (35 reviews) Cons: - Missing Features (30 reviews) - Library Issues (16 reviews) ### TRNSYS **Not enough data** ### Rhinoceros Pros: - Compatibility (2 reviews) - Customization (2 reviews) Cons: - Lack of Features (2 reviews) - 3D Modeling (1 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Archicad | TRNSYS | Rhinoceros | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.8 (242 reviews) | 8.7 (19 reviews) | 8.6 (169 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.4 (244 reviews) | 7.8 (19 reviews) | 7.9 (171 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.3 (88 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (23 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.0 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.9 (15 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.2 (230 reviews) | 8.2 (17 reviews) | 7.7 (139 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.4 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (12 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.2 (228 reviews) | 4.8 (18 reviews) | 8.5 (167 reviews) | --- ## 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 ### TRNSYS #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Rhinoceros #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Rhino 5 for Windows Upgrade Price: $495 [Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/rhinoceros/pricing) #### Free Trial No --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Archicad** | 7.6/10 | 150 | | **TRNSYS** | N/A | N/A | | **Rhinoceros** | N/A | N/A | #### Design | Feature | Archicad | TRNSYS | Rhinoceros | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | TRNSYS | Rhinoceros | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | TRNSYS | Rhinoceros | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | TRNSYS | Rhinoceros | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | TRNSYS | Rhinoceros | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | TRNSYS | Rhinoceros | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | TRNSYS | Rhinoceros | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | ### General-Purpose CAD | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Archicad** | N/A | N/A | | **TRNSYS** | N/A | N/A | | **Rhinoceros** | 9.6/10 | 7 | #### Design | Feature | Archicad | TRNSYS | Rhinoceros | |---|---|---|---| | **Drawing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (5 reviews) | | **Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 10.0 (5 reviews) | | **Visualize ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Rendering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Edit | Feature | Archicad | TRNSYS | Rhinoceros | |---|---|---|---| | **File Import ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | | **Push/Pull** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Views** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Grips ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Collaboration | Feature | Archicad | TRNSYS | Rhinoceros | |---|---|---|---| | **Annotate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Documentation ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Extract** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Simulation & CAE | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Archicad** | N/A | N/A | | **TRNSYS** | 7.9/10 | 16 | | **Rhinoceros** | N/A | N/A | #### Design | Feature | Archicad | TRNSYS | Rhinoceros | |---|---|---|---| | **3D/solid modeling Tools** | Not enough data | 7.9 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Drawing Tools** | Not enough data | 8.9 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Editing Tools** | Not enough data | 8.3 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Rendering tools** | Not enough data | 8.8 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Tools | Feature | Archicad | TRNSYS | Rhinoceros | |---|---|---|---| | **Fluid analysis** | Not enough data | 7.5 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Finite element analysis** | Not enough data | 7.5 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Multibody dynamics** | Not enough data | 7.1 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Work | Feature | Archicad | TRNSYS | Rhinoceros | |---|---|---|---| | **Discrete event modeling** | Not enough data | 7.9 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Continuous event modeling** | Not enough data | 8.2 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Mechanical event simulation** | Not enough data | 7.4 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Manufacturing process simulation** | Not enough data | 6.7 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Integrate** | Not enough data | 8.1 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Environment | Feature | Archicad | TRNSYS | Rhinoceros | |---|---|---|---| | **Hardware support** | Not enough data | 8.3 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Task** | Not enough data | 8.0 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Manage Multiple Profiles** | Not enough data | 7.8 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Command Clarity** | Not enough data | 7.7 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | ### Urban Planning and Design | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Archicad** | 7.8/10 | 27 | | **TRNSYS** | N/A | N/A | | **Rhinoceros** | N/A | N/A | #### Plan | Feature | Archicad | TRNSYS | Rhinoceros | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | TRNSYS | Rhinoceros | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | TRNSYS | Rhinoceros | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | | **TRNSYS** | N/A | N/A | | **Rhinoceros** | N/A | N/A | #### Library | Feature | Archicad | TRNSYS | Rhinoceros | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | TRNSYS | Rhinoceros | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | TRNSYS | Rhinoceros | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | TRNSYS | Rhinoceros | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text-to-3D** | 6.4 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Archicad** | N/A | N/A | | **TRNSYS** | N/A | N/A | | **Rhinoceros** | N/A | N/A | #### Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) | Feature | Archicad | TRNSYS | Rhinoceros | |---|---|---|---| | **3D/solid modeling Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Rendering Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Drawing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Editing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Text Editing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) | Feature | Archicad | TRNSYS | Rhinoceros | |---|---|---|---| | **Export Files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Import Files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **File Interoperability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Backwards compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **File size** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) | Feature | Archicad | TRNSYS | Rhinoceros | |---|---|---|---| | **Custom Commands** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Custom Scripts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Custom Menus** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Custom Interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) | Feature | Archicad | TRNSYS | Rhinoceros | |---|---|---|---| | **Hardware support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Task-based interfaces** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Manage Multiple Profiles** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Command Clarity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## 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 TRNSYS (1):** [Simulation & CAE Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/simulation-cae) **Unique to Rhinoceros (2):** [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) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Archicad | TRNSYS | Rhinoceros | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 86.7% | 45.5% | 56.3% | | **Mid-Market** | 10.4% | 31.8% | 25.1% | | **Enterprise** | 2.9% | 22.7% | 18.6% | ### 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% #### TRNSYS - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 31.8% - **Oil & Energy:** 18.2% - **Research:** 13.6% - **Higher Education:** 13.6% - **Renewables & Environment:** 9.1% - **Education Management:** 4.5% - **Civil Engineering:** 4.5% - **Architecture & Planning:** 4.5% #### Rhinoceros - **Architecture & Planning:** 37.3% - **Design:** 25.4% - **Higher Education:** 4.9% - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 2.7% - **Construction:** 2.2% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 2.2% - **Information Technology and Services:** 1.6% - **Luxury Goods & Jewelry:** 1.6% - **Consumer Goods:** 1.6% - **Arts and Crafts:** 1.1% - **Other:** 19.5% --- ## 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 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[FreeCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/freecad/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (61 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) --- ## 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..." ### TRNSYS No discussions available for this product. ### Rhinoceros - Title: [How do I change command line auto-fill shortcuts](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-change-command-line-auto-fill-shortcuts) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Select the setting in Options > Appearance > ‘Use fuzzy autocomplete’ checked " --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/archicad-vs-trnsys-vs-rhinoceros)