ArchiCAD vs Fusion 360

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Pricing, plan by plan

Which should you pick?

Questions people ask

Is ArchiCAD or Fusion 360 better?

Neither clearly leads. ArchiCAD starts at $177/month and Fusion 360 at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.

Which is cheaper, ArchiCAD or Fusion 360?

Fusion 360 has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $177/month for ArchiCAD and Free for Fusion 360.

Does ArchiCAD or Fusion 360 run on more platforms?

ArchiCAD runs on Windows, macOS. Fusion 360 runs on Web, Windows, macOS.

Can I use Fusion 360 for free?

Yes. Fusion 360 has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. ArchiCAD starts at $177/month.

What is ArchiCAD best used for?

ArchiCAD is most often used for architectural design with bim capabilities, real-time team collaboration via bimcloud, automated documentation generation from design changes, mixed windows and macos team environments. Of those, architectural design with bim capabilities and real-time team collaboration via bimcloud are not what Fusion 360 is typically brought in for.

What can ArchiCAD do that Fusion 360 cannot?

ArchiCAD covers BIM modeling, Design tools, Documentation, Rendering. Fusion 360 covers 3D CAD modeling, Simulation, CAM programming, PCB design. Both handle Windows support.