# OpenBuildings Designer, Revit vs Archicad Comparison

| | OpenBuildings Designer | Revit | Archicad | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 16 | 947 | 291 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (43.8% of reviews) | Mid-Market (42.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (86.7% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $2,686  Includes software, support, and installation on up to 3 machines but only for one concurrent user at a time. Local currency pricing available. | $290 per month | $2,810.00 1 Seat Per Year | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### OpenBuildings Designer

Pros:
- Customer Support (1 reviews)
- Customization (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (1 reviews)

### Revit

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

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

### Archicad

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

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

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | OpenBuildings Designer | Revit | Archicad | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 7.9 (14 reviews) | 8.8 (748 reviews) | 8.8 (242 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 7.7 (14 reviews) | 7.5 (764 reviews) | 8.4 (244 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 6.7 (5 reviews) | 8.0 (213 reviews) | 8.3 (88 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 7.4 (127 reviews) | 8.0 (41 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.2 (13 reviews) | 7.8 (697 reviews) | 8.2 (230 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 8.1 (121 reviews) | 8.4 (41 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.3 (13 reviews) | 9.1 (721 reviews) | 8.2 (228 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### OpenBuildings Designer

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: OpenBuildings Designer 12-month subscription

Price: $2,686  Includes software, support, and installation on up to 3 machines but only for one concurrent user at a time. Local currency pricing available.


[Learn more about OpenBuildings Designer](https://www.g2.com/products/openbuildings-designer/reviews)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### 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

### 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

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## Features Comparison By Category

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

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **OpenBuildings Designer** | 8.0/10 | 13 |
| **Revit** | 8.1/10 | 449 |
| **Archicad** | 7.6/10 | 150 |

#### Design

| Feature | OpenBuildings Designer | Revit | Archicad | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Visualizing** | 8.3 (11 reviews) | 8.9 (407 reviews) | 9.2 (142 reviews) | 
| **Rendering** | 8.2 (10 reviews) | 7.7 (383 reviews) | 7.4 (134 reviews) | 
| **Drawing** | 8.1 (13 reviews) | 8.9 (405 reviews) | 9.1 (142 reviews) | 
| **Editing** | 8.6 (13 reviews) | 8.6 (368 reviews) | 8.8 (139 reviews) | 
| **Sequence Steps** | 7.3 (10 reviews) | 8.1 (338 reviews) | 7.5 (117 reviews) | 
| **Dynamic Updating** | 7.8 (12 reviews) | 8.9 (194 reviews) | 8.7 (110 reviews) | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | OpenBuildings Designer | Revit | Archicad | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi User** | 8.9 (12 reviews) | 8.9 (379 reviews) | 8.7 (121 reviews) | 
| **File Import/Export** | 9.0 (13 reviews) | 8.4 (395 reviews) | 8.5 (140 reviews) | 
| **Annotating ** | 7.8 (13 reviews) | 8.5 (394 reviews) | 8.2 (138 reviews) | 
| **Document Storage** | 8.8 (13 reviews) | 8.3 (369 reviews) | 8.4 (136 reviews) | 

#### Construction

| Feature | OpenBuildings Designer | Revit | Archicad | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Fabrication** | 7.6 (7 reviews) | 8.1 (300 reviews) | 7.3 (103 reviews) | 
| **Reinforcement Tools** | 6.1 (6 reviews) | 7.9 (275 reviews) | 6.4 (97 reviews) | 
| **Clash Detection ** | 7.4 (12 reviews) | 7.9 (334 reviews) | 7.3 (109 reviews) | 
| **Grading** | 7.6 (7 reviews) | 8.0 (164 reviews) | 6.5 (100 reviews) | 
| **Earthwork** | Not enough data | 7.6 (156 reviews) | 6.2 (96 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | OpenBuildings Designer | Revit | Archicad | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | 6.3 (61 reviews) | 6.1 (27 reviews) | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 6.0 (60 reviews) | 6.0 (27 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | 6.0 (61 reviews) | 5.9 (27 reviews) | 

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

| Feature | OpenBuildings Designer | Revit | Archicad | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | OpenBuildings Designer | Revit | Archicad | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Lifecycle Cost Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Quantity Takeoff & Cost Estimation** | Not enough data | 8.6 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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

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

### Urban Planning and Design

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **OpenBuildings Designer** | N/A | N/A |
| **Revit** | N/A | N/A |
| **Archicad** | 7.8/10 | 27 |

#### Plan

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

#### Design

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

#### Analysis

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

### Architectural Rendering

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

#### Library

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

#### Rendering

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

#### Integrations

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

#### Generative AI

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

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/building-design-and-building-information-modeling-bim)


**Unique to Revit (1):** [Architectural Rendering Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/architectural-rendering)

**Unique to Archicad (2):** [Architectural Rendering Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/architectural-rendering), [Urban Planning and Design Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/urban-planning-and-design)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | OpenBuildings Designer | Revit | Archicad | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 43.8% | 39.6% | 86.7% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 43.8% | 42.7% | 10.4% | 
| **Enterprise** | 12.5% | 17.8% | 2.9% | 

### By Industry

#### OpenBuildings Designer

- **Architecture & Planning:** 25.0%
- **Construction:** 18.8%
- **Civil Engineering:** 18.8%
- **Higher Education:** 12.5%
- **Utilities:** 6.3%
- **Management Consulting:** 6.3%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 6.3%
- **Civic & Social Organization:** 6.3%

#### 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%

#### 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%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to OpenBuildings Designer

- [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1324 reviews)
- [AutoCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1934 reviews)
- [Vectorworks Architect](https://www.g2.com/products/vectorworks-architect/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (236 reviews)
- [Civil 3D](https://www.g2.com/products/civil-3d/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (304 reviews)
- [Revit LT](https://www.g2.com/products/revit-lt/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (43 reviews)
- [Navisworks](https://www.g2.com/products/navisworks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (204 reviews)
- [Revizto](https://www.g2.com/products/revizto/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (209 reviews)
- [AutoCAD MEP](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad-mep/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (203 reviews)
- [Tekla Structures](https://www.g2.com/products/tekla-structures/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (64 reviews)
- [DataCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/datacad/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (64 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 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)
- [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)
- [DataCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/datacad/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (64 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### OpenBuildings Designer

- Title: [What is open building software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-open-building-software) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "A user friendly BIM tool for all utility designers."
- Title: [Where can I found OpenBuildings training material?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/where-can-i-found-openbuildings-training-material) — 1 comment, 3 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Go to Bentley Learn Server and create a free account

learn.bentley.com
connect.bentley.com

Best Wishes,"
- Title: [How can I promote OpenBuildings for Mechanical and plumbing firms](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-can-i-promote-openbuildings-for-mechanical-and-plumbing-firms) — 1 comment, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Andy,
We are using this LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14056987/ to share experiences with other OpenBuildings user.
Please join if you..."
- Title: [What is OpenBuildings Designer?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-openbuildings-designer) — 1 comment, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "A full explanation of what OpenBuildings Designer is can be found here:..."

### 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."

### 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..."

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