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ArchiCAD vs Procore

ArchiCAD logo

ArchiCAD

Construction & Architecture

BIM software for architects

From
$177/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Procore

Construction & Architecture

All-in-one construction management platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: ArchiCAD available on Windows and macOS only, no native Linux support; Procore pricing based on Annual Construction Volume (ACV) requires custom quote—no fixed public pricing available
  • They diverge on capability: ArchiCAD covers BIM modeling, Procore covers Project management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ArchiCAD and Procore actually diverge.

Attributes where ArchiCAD and Procore differ
AttributeArchiCADProcore
Starting price$177/monthOn request
PlatformsWindows, macOSWeb, iOS, Android
Founded19822002

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Construction & Architecture).

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 Procore

  • Project management
  • Quality & safety
  • Financial management
  • Resource management
  • Document control
  • QuickBooks
  • Sage
  • Microsoft 365

What people use each for

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

ArchiCAD

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

Procore

  • Construction project management and collaborationnot ArchiCAD
  • Field productivity and site communicationnot ArchiCAD
  • Quality and safety managementnot ArchiCAD
  • Financial and accounting management for constructionnot 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

Procore

  • Pricing based on Annual Construction Volume (ACV) requires custom quote—no fixed public pricing available
  • Field Productivity product uses FTE (Full-Time Equivalent) pricing model rather than standard ACV, adding complexity to cost estimation
  • Requires direct sales contact for pricing; not available for self-service selection

Pricing, plan by plan

ArchiCAD

$177/month

No published plan breakdown. See the ArchiCAD review.

Procore

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Procore review.

Which should you pick?

Choose ArchiCAD if

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

Choose Procore if

  • You need project management.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want quality & safety.
Procore review

Questions people ask

Is ArchiCAD or Procore better?
Neither clearly leads. ArchiCAD starts at $177/month and Procore at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ArchiCAD or Procore?
ArchiCAD starts at $177/month and Procore at On request.
Does ArchiCAD or Procore run on more platforms?
ArchiCAD runs on Windows, macOS. Procore runs on Web, iOS, Android.
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 Procore is typically brought in for.
What can ArchiCAD do that Procore cannot?
ArchiCAD covers BIM modeling, Design tools, Documentation, Rendering. Procore covers Project management, Quality & safety, Financial management, Resource management.
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