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iAuditor by SafetyCulture vs ArchiCAD

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iAuditor by SafetyCulture

Software

Mobile inspection and safety management platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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ArchiCAD

Software

BIM software for architects

From
$177/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only iAuditor by SafetyCulture has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: iAuditor by SafetyCulture the free plan is limited to 10 users and 5 active templates; ArchiCAD available on Windows and macOS only, no native Linux support
  • They diverge on capability: iAuditor by SafetyCulture covers Digital inspections, ArchiCAD covers BIM modeling.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which iAuditor by SafetyCulture and ArchiCAD actually diverge.

Attributes where iAuditor by SafetyCulture and ArchiCAD differ
AttributeiAuditor by SafetyCultureArchiCAD
Starting priceFree$177/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWindows, macOS
Founded20041982

Identical on both: 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 iAuditor by SafetyCulture

  • Digital inspections
  • Safety audits
  • Issue tracking
  • Analytics
  • Corrective actions
  • Procore
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Slack

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.

iAuditor by SafetyCulture

  • Running site inspections and safety checklists from a mobile devicenot ArchiCAD
  • Reporting on workplace incidents, audits and corrective actionsnot ArchiCAD

ArchiCAD

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

Where each one falls short

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

iAuditor by SafetyCulture

  • The free plan is limited to 10 users and 5 active templates
  • AI credits are metered per seat per month, at 300 on free, 500 on Premium and 800 on Enterprise
  • Unlimited templates and advanced analytics require Premium at $24 per seat per month billed annually
  • Paying monthly rather than annually raises Premium from $24 to $29 per seat
  • The 99.9% uptime commitment and 24/7 support are Enterprise only

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

iAuditor by SafetyCulture

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited inspections
    • Basic templates
    • Photo capture
  • Premium$19/month
    • Advanced analytics
    • Priority support
    • Integrations
  • EnterpriseFree
    • SSO
    • API access
    • Dedicated support

ArchiCAD

$177/month

No published plan breakdown. See the ArchiCAD review.

Which should you pick?

Choose iAuditor by SafetyCulture if

  • You need digital inspections.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want safety audits.
iAuditor by SafetyCulture review

Choose ArchiCAD if

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

Questions people ask

Is iAuditor by SafetyCulture or ArchiCAD better?
Neither clearly leads. iAuditor by SafetyCulture 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, iAuditor by SafetyCulture or ArchiCAD?
iAuditor by SafetyCulture has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for iAuditor by SafetyCulture and $177/month for ArchiCAD.
Does iAuditor by SafetyCulture or ArchiCAD run on more platforms?
iAuditor by SafetyCulture runs on Web, Ios, Android. ArchiCAD runs on Windows, macOS.
Can I use iAuditor by SafetyCulture for free?
Yes. iAuditor by SafetyCulture has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. ArchiCAD starts at $177/month.
What is iAuditor by SafetyCulture best used for?
iAuditor by SafetyCulture is most often used for running site inspections and safety checklists from a mobile device, reporting on workplace incidents, audits and corrective actions. Of those, running site inspections and safety checklists from a mobile device and reporting on workplace incidents, audits and corrective actions are not what ArchiCAD is typically brought in for.
What can iAuditor by SafetyCulture do that ArchiCAD cannot?
iAuditor by SafetyCulture covers Digital inspections, Safety audits, Issue tracking, Analytics. ArchiCAD covers BIM modeling, Design tools, Documentation, Rendering.
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