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Houzz Pro vs ArchiCAD

Houzz Pro logo

Houzz Pro

Software

Business management platform for home builders and remodelers

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
ArchiCAD logo

ArchiCAD

Software

BIM software for architects

From
$177/month
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: Houzz Pro the Pro plan includes only 1 seat and additional users cost $60 per user per month; ArchiCAD available on Windows and macOS only, no native Linux support
  • They diverge on capability: Houzz Pro covers Project management, ArchiCAD covers BIM modeling.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Houzz Pro and ArchiCAD differ
AttributeHouzz ProArchiCAD
Starting priceFree$177/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWindows, macOS
Founded20091982

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 Houzz Pro

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

Only in ArchiCAD

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

What people use each for

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

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

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

Where each one falls short

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

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

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Houzz Pro

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

ArchiCAD

$177/month

No published plan breakdown. See the ArchiCAD review.

Which should you pick?

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

Choose ArchiCAD if

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

Questions people ask

Is Houzz Pro or ArchiCAD better?
Neither clearly leads. Houzz Pro starts at Free and ArchiCAD at $177/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Houzz Pro or ArchiCAD?
Houzz Pro has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Houzz Pro and $177/month for ArchiCAD.
Does Houzz Pro or ArchiCAD run on more platforms?
Houzz Pro runs on Web, Ios, Android. ArchiCAD runs on Windows, macOS.
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 Houzz Pro best used for?
Houzz Pro is most often used for generating remodeling and design leads from a houzz professional profile, producing estimates, proposals and change orders for residential design and build projects, running client-facing selection boards and 3d floor plans for interior designers. Of those, generating remodeling and design leads from a houzz professional profile and producing estimates, proposals and change orders for residential design and build projects are not what ArchiCAD is typically brought in for.
What can Houzz Pro do that ArchiCAD cannot?
Houzz Pro covers Project management, Client communication, Portfolio management, Lead management. ArchiCAD covers BIM modeling, Design tools, Documentation, Rendering.
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