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ArchiCAD vs Houzz Pro

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ArchiCAD

Software

BIM software for architects

From
$177/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Houzz Pro

Software

Business management platform for home builders and remodelers

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Houzz Pro has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: ArchiCAD available on Windows and macOS only, no native Linux support; Houzz Pro the Pro plan includes only 1 seat and additional users cost $60 per user per month
  • They diverge on capability: ArchiCAD covers BIM modeling, Houzz Pro covers Project management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ArchiCAD and Houzz Pro actually diverge.

Attributes where ArchiCAD and Houzz Pro differ
AttributeArchiCADHouzz Pro
Starting price$177/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindows, macOSWeb, Ios, Android
Founded19822009

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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.

Only in ArchiCAD

  • BIM modeling
  • Design tools
  • Documentation
  • Rendering
  • Energy analysis
  • IFC support
  • Teamwork collaboration
  • Library parts

Only in Houzz Pro

  • Project management
  • Client communication
  • Portfolio management
  • Lead management
  • Budgeting
  • QuickBooks
  • Square
  • Stripe

What people use each for

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

ArchiCAD

  • Architectural design with BIM capabilitiesnot Houzz Pro
  • Real-time team collaboration via BIMcloudnot Houzz Pro
  • Automated documentation generation from design changesnot Houzz Pro
  • Mixed Windows and macOS team environmentsnot Houzz Pro

Houzz Pro

  • Generating remodeling and design leads from a Houzz professional profilenot ArchiCAD
  • Producing estimates, proposals and change orders for residential design and build projectsnot ArchiCAD
  • Running client-facing selection boards and 3D floor plans for interior designersnot ArchiCAD

Where each one falls short

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

ArchiCAD

  • Available on Windows and macOS only, no native Linux support
  • Subscription-only licensing model with no perpetual licence option
  • Studio tier does not include MEP Designer - requires Collaborate tier at $208/month

Houzz Pro

  • The Pro plan includes only 1 seat and additional users cost $60 per user per month
  • Plans are gated by annual project volume, with Pro limited to up to $500,000, Custom covering $500,000 to $5M and Enterprise required above $5M
  • Advertising packages are a separate add-on starting at $499 per month on top of the software subscription
  • No monthly subscription price for any tier is shown on the pricing page
  • Takeoffs, scheduling, selections boards, daily logs, budgets, bid management, change orders and financial reporting are not in the free basic plan

Pricing, plan by plan

ArchiCAD

$177/month

No published plan breakdown. See the ArchiCAD review.

Houzz Pro

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Portfolio showcase
    • Lead generation
    • Basic profile
  • Plus$39/month
    • Advanced portfolio
    • Lead management
    • Client communication

Which should you pick?

Choose ArchiCAD if

  • You need bim modeling.
  • You work on Windows, macOS.
  • You also want design tools.
ArchiCAD review

Choose Houzz Pro if

  • You need project management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want client communication.
Houzz Pro review

Questions people ask

Is ArchiCAD or Houzz Pro better?
Neither clearly leads. ArchiCAD starts at $177/month and Houzz Pro at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ArchiCAD or Houzz Pro?
Houzz Pro has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $177/month for ArchiCAD and Free for Houzz Pro.
Does ArchiCAD or Houzz Pro run on more platforms?
ArchiCAD runs on Windows, macOS. Houzz Pro runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Houzz Pro for free?
Yes. Houzz Pro 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 Houzz Pro is typically brought in for.
What can ArchiCAD do that Houzz Pro cannot?
ArchiCAD covers BIM modeling, Design tools, Documentation, Rendering. Houzz Pro covers Project management, Client communication, Portfolio management, Lead management.
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