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ArchiCAD vs Revit

ArchiCAD logo

ArchiCAD

Construction

BIM software for architects

From
$177/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Revit logo

Revit

Construction

Building Information Modeling (BIM) software

From
$380/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: ArchiCAD available on Windows and macOS only, no native Linux support; Revit windows-only software with no native macOS support, limiting adoption among Mac-based design teams
  • They diverge on capability: ArchiCAD covers Design tools, Revit covers Parametric design.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ArchiCAD and Revit actually diverge.

Attributes where ArchiCAD and Revit differ
AttributeArchiCADRevit
Starting price$177/month$380/month
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Construction), founded (1982).

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

  • Design tools
  • Rendering
  • Energy analysis
  • IFC support
  • Teamwork collaboration
  • Library parts
  • Lumion
  • Twinmotion

Only in Revit

  • Parametric design
  • Collaboration
  • Analysis
  • AutoCAD
  • 3ds Max
  • Navisworks
  • BIM 360
  • Construction Cloud

Both cover

  • BIM modeling
  • Documentation
  • Windows support

What people use each for

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

ArchiCAD

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

Revit

  • Building designnot ArchiCAD
  • Construction documentationnot ArchiCAD
  • MEP coordinationnot ArchiCAD
  • Structural analysisnot ArchiCAD
  • Project collaborationnot 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

Revit

  • Windows-only software with no native macOS support, limiting adoption among Mac-based design teams
  • Heavy computational requirements make it difficult to run on mid-range hardware, creating high infrastructure costs

Pricing, plan by plan

ArchiCAD

$177/month
  • Archicad Studio$177/month
    • Archicad Windows & macOS
    • BIMx Pro
    • BIMcloud Basic
  • Archicad Collaborate$208/month
    • Archicad Windows & macOS
    • MEP Designer
    • BIMx Pro

Revit

$380/month
  • Monthly$380/month
    • Full BIM modeling
    • 3D visualization
    • Collaboration tools
  • Annual$2910/year
    • Full BIM modeling
    • 3D visualization
    • Collaboration tools
  • Revit LT$70/month
    • Basic BIM features
    • Reduced capability

Which should you pick?

Choose ArchiCAD if

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

Choose Revit if

  • You need parametric design.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want collaboration.
Revit review

Questions people ask

Is ArchiCAD or Revit better?
Neither clearly leads. ArchiCAD starts at $177/month and Revit at $380/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ArchiCAD or Revit?
ArchiCAD starts at $177/month and Revit at $380/month.
Does ArchiCAD or Revit run on more platforms?
ArchiCAD runs on Windows, macOS. Revit runs on 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 Revit is typically brought in for.
What can ArchiCAD do that Revit cannot?
ArchiCAD covers Design tools, Rendering, Energy analysis, IFC support. Revit covers Parametric design, Collaboration, Analysis, AutoCAD. Both handle BIM modeling, Documentation, Windows support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

ArchiCAD: What is the cost of Archicad's subscription plans?

Archicad Studio starts at $177/month or $2,123 upfront annually. Archicad Collaborate, the most popular tier, is $208/month or $2,497 upfront annually. Both include local and cloud teamworking capabilities.

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Revit: What is Revit's pricing model?

Revit 2026 costs $380 per month or $2,910 annually per user. Flex plans start at $300 for 100 tokens (10 days of use over one year). Revit LT costs $70/month for basic BIM features.

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ArchiCAD: What is the difference between Archicad Studio and Archicad Collaborate?

Studio includes architectural modeling and BIMcloud Basic for local teamwork. Collaborate adds MEP Designer for MEP modeling and BIMcloud SaaS for cloud-based global teamwork, and costs $31 more per month.

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ArchiCAD: Is Archicad free for students?

Yes, Archicad offers free educational licenses for students, educators, and academic institutions. Archicad Studio is available free for 30 days as a trial.

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