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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (86.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (84.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$2,810.00 1 Seat Per Year
$1,530.00 1 license Per Year
Archicad
Star Rating
(289)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (86.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$2,810.00 1 Seat Per Year
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansVectorworks Architect
Star Rating
(222)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (84.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$1,530.00 1 license Per Year
Browse all 2 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Archicad excels in 3D modeling with a score of 9.2, while Vectorworks Architect offers a solid performance but falls slightly behind with a score of 7.6. Reviewers mention that Archicad's intuitive interface and robust modeling tools make it easier to create complex designs.
- Reviewers mention that Archicad's dynamic updating feature, rated at 8.9, allows for real-time changes across the project, enhancing collaboration. In contrast, users on G2 report that Vectorworks Architect's dynamic updating is less efficient, scoring 7.7, which can lead to delays in project updates.
- G2 users highlight Archicad's superior visualizing capabilities, scoring 9.2, which helps in presenting designs more effectively. Users say that Vectorworks Architect, with a score of 8.4, provides decent visualizations but lacks some of the advanced rendering options that Archicad offers.
- Users report that Archicad's multi-user collaboration feature is highly rated at 8.8, making it easier for teams to work together seamlessly. In contrast, Vectorworks Architect's collaboration tools are rated significantly lower at 6.4, leading to frustrations among users who need to work in teams.
- Reviewers mention that Archicad's quality of support is rated at 8.5, with many users praising the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team. Conversely, users on G2 report that Vectorworks Architect's support, rated at 8.4, is good but not as consistently reliable as Archicad's.
- Users say that Archicad's library of objects and materials, both rated at 7.7, provides a comprehensive selection that enhances design flexibility. In comparison, Vectorworks Architect's materials score slightly higher at 7.9, but users mention that the overall library is not as extensive as Archicad's, limiting design options.
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
Vectorworks Architect
Annual Subscription
$1,530.00
1 license Per Year
Note: All prices listed in USD.
- Best for frequent use
- Unlimited Vectorworks University Courses
- 15% off online training
Free Trial
Archicad
Free Trial is available
Vectorworks Architect
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
241
8.6
204
Ease of Use
8.4
243
8.2
205
Ease of Setup
8.3
87
8.4
69
Ease of Admin
8.0
41
8.3
25
Quality of Support
8.3
230
8.5
194
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.4
41
8.8
23
Product Direction (% positive)
8.2
227
7.6
203
Features by Category
Design
9.2
141
8.2
47
7.4
134
7.4
46
9.1
141
8.8
48
8.8
139
7.7
46
7.5
117
6.7
46
8.7
110
7.5
41
Collaboration
8.7
121
6.1
45
8.5
139
7.6
48
8.2
138
8.0
47
8.4
136
7.7
48
Construction
7.3
103
6.7
45
6.4
97
6.3
42
7.3
109
5.9
43
6.5
100
6.3
40
6.2
96
5.9
39
Generative AI
6.1
27
Feature Not Available
6.0
27
Feature Not Available
5.9
27
5.7
38
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
131
7.4
29
7.6
131
7.6
29
Rendering
7.2
129
7.8
29
7.8
128
7.6
29
7.1
121
7.4
29
7.0
124
7.2
29
7.0
118
6.8
29
6.2
109
6.1
29
Integrations
8.5
123
7.4
29
8.1
126
7.5
28
Generative AI
6.5
38
6.2
27
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Archicad and Vectorworks Architect are categorized as Architectural Rendering and Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Unique Categories
Archicad is categorized as Architecture and Urban Planning and Design
Vectorworks Architect has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Archicad
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Vectorworks Architect
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
5.3%
Architecture & Planning
62.1%
Design
9.6%
Entertainment
5.9%
Construction
3.7%
Marketing and Advertising
2.3%
Other
16.4%
Discussions
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
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
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
Vectorworks Architect has no discussions with answers
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