ArchiCAD vs Sage 300 Construction

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 Sage 300 Construction better?

Neither clearly leads. ArchiCAD starts at $177/month and Sage 300 Construction at $400/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.

Which is cheaper, ArchiCAD or Sage 300 Construction?

ArchiCAD starts at $177/month and Sage 300 Construction at $400/month.

Does ArchiCAD or Sage 300 Construction run on more platforms?

ArchiCAD runs on Windows, macOS. Sage 300 Construction runs on Web, Windows.

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 Sage 300 Construction is typically brought in for.

What can ArchiCAD do that Sage 300 Construction cannot?

ArchiCAD covers BIM modeling, Design tools, Documentation, Rendering. Sage 300 Construction covers Project management, Accounting, Job costing, Payroll. Both handle Windows support.