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ArchiCAD

🇭🇺 HU · from €43 + tax/month/user/yr

4.5/5· 556 reviews across 4 portals

Hungarian BIM software for architects with EU-hosted cloud and real-time collaboration

EU hostedGDPRISO 27001
ArchiCAD, developed in Hungary since 1982, is a building information modeling tool built for architects. It supports parametric design, real-time team collaboration via BIMcloud, and open standards like IFC and BCF. Data can be stored locally or in GDPR-compliant, ISO 27001-certified EU cloud environments.

Replaces

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Features

Architectural Design & Modeling

  • Parametric building elements (walls, slabs, roofs, columns, beams) with automatic relationship maintenance
  • Intelligent customizable objects for doors, windows, stairs, railings, and curtain walls
  • Native structural modeling tools with real-time updates and automatic structural analytical model generation
  • Support for localized language versions

MEP Design

  • Built-in parametric objects for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems
  • Clash detection for MEP systems
  • Unified collaboration workflows for MEP design, modeling, and documentation

Collaboration & Teamwork

  • Real-time teamwork with multiple users working simultaneously on the same model
  • Automatic synchronization and version management via BIMcloud
  • Conflict reduction through automated sync and smart notifications
  • Distributed collaboration for internal and cross-company workflows

Visualization & Documentation

  • Built-in photorealistic rendering engine
  • AI Assistant for project phase support
  • OPEN BIM interoperability including BCF import and linked modules
  • Out-of-the-box object library plus custom object creation tools

Additional Capabilities

  • Floating licenses within teams
  • BIMx Pro for interactive 3D model presentation
  • Archicad AI Visualizer

Pricing

Archicad Studio
$201 + tax/month per seat / 1-year subscription (billed upfront)
  • Archicad with architectural modeling and documentation
  • BIMx Pro included
  • BIMcloud Basic for local teamwork
  • AI Assistant
Archicad Collaborate
$237 + tax/month per seat / 1-year subscription (billed upfront)
  • Archicad with MEP Designer
  • BIMx Pro included
  • Graphisoft-hosted BIMcloud SaaS for global teamwork
  • Most popular plan
MEP Designer Studio
€82 + tax/month per seat / 1-year subscription (billed upfront)
  • MEP-focused design tools
  • Regional availability varies
BIMcloud
€43 + tax/month per seat / 1-year subscription (billed upfront)
  • Cloud-based collaboration platform
  • Version management and synchronization

All plans require a 1-year subscription term billed upfront per seat. Free 30-day trial available for Archicad Studio. Educational licenses free for students and educators.

EU Trust Profile

What we verified against public sources, last checked 2026-08-04. Every point links to its evidence.

  • EU data residency

    Data of German and Austrian customers is processed on Google Inc.'s infrastructure in the European Union.

    Evidence
  • Data Processing Agreement (DPA)

    The Data Processing Agreement applies to BIMcloud SaaS and AI Assistant Basic services under GDPR.

    Evidence
  • Local-language support

    Product support is available in German.

    Evidence

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Reviews

Recurring themes, synthesized from public reviews across portals.

What users value

  • User-friendly interface with a lower learning curve compared to other BIM software
  • Robust BIM capabilities for creating detailed 3D models and managing complex design projects
  • Real-time collaboration features via BIMcloud platform for team-based workflows
  • Extensive library of pre-made objects and design tools supporting customization
  • Strong compatibility with AEC software like Revit and SketchUp
  • Mobile access capabilities for on-site work and remote collaboration
  • AI-powered rendering features, including style transfer and noise removal

Where users see room to improve

  • · High hardware requirements, leading to performance issues or crashes on lower-end machines
  • · Steep learning curve for advanced features despite an intuitive interface for beginners
  • · Limited structural and MEP tools compared to specialized BIM software

Ratings across portals

Linked facts, we bring ratings from every portal together in one place.

Integrations

ArchiFrame (timber/steel structural design with CNC output)Architerra (professional terrain modeling)Attribute Monitor (BIM data and quality assurance)DesignLCA (BIM-based Life Cycle Assessment)dRofus (building data management and collaboration)Finch (AI-powered architectural design and BIM data automation)Autodesk Forma (secure exchange of design models and project data)Bluebeam Studio (workflow integration for annotations and issue tracking)

Feature, pricing and integration details are based on web research (as of 2026-08-04), without guarantee, errors are possible. The vendor's website prevails.