--- description: Learn more about ARCHICAD pricing, benefits, and disadvantages for your business in Canada. Read verified software reviews and find tools that fit your business needs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: ARCHICAD Pricing, Reviews & Features - Capterra Canada 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Architecture Software](/directory/20002/architecture/software) > [ARCHICAD](/software/2018/archicad) # ARCHICAD Canonical: https://www.capterra.ca/software/2018/archicad Page: 1 / 12\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ca/software/2018/archicad?page=2) > Graphisoft develops Building Information Modeling software products for architects with Archicad and BIMx solutions. > > Verdict: Rated **4.4/5** by 279 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses ARCHICAD? Architects, engineers, contractors, clients, municipalities, BIM, and IT managers collaborate intimately to construct enduring buildings meant to stand the test of centuries. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.4/5** | 279 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support Software | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: GRAPHISOFT - **Founded**: 1984 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$33.33 - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese, Czech, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian - **Available Countries**: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Aruba, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda and 179 more ## Features - 2D Drawing - 3D Imaging - BIM Modeling - CAD Tools - Collaboration Tools - Component Library - Contact Management Software - Data Import/Export - Design Modeling - Document Management Software - Drafting - File Management - Presentation Tools - Project Management Software - Rendering - Workflow Management Software ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum ## Category - [Architecture Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/20002/architecture/software) ## Related Categories - [Architecture Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/20002/architecture/software) - [Architectural CAD Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/31237/architectural-cad/software) - [3D Architecture Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/31276/3d-architecture/software) - [BIM Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/31000/bim/software) ## Alternatives 1. [RIB SpecLink](https://www.capterra.ca/software/1021444/speclink) — 4.5/5 (117 reviews) 2. [Design Flex](https://www.capterra.ca/software/218525/2020-design-live) — 4.3/5 (354 reviews) 3. [AutoCAD](https://www.capterra.ca/software/174021/autocad) — 4.7/5 (3205 reviews) 4. [Revit](https://www.capterra.ca/software/183122/revit) — 4.6/5 (479 reviews) 5. [Programa](https://www.capterra.ca/software/1026990/programa) — 4.8/5 (73 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Basically solid architectural software" — 4.0/5 > **nayeon** | *July 1, 2024* | Mechanical or Industrial Engineering | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10 > > **Pros**: The features were intuitive and convenient to use. Also, the program runs easily even if the computer specification is not good. > > **Cons**: Increasingly, the more advanced what I was trying to learn, the longer it took and the lower the performance compared to other programs. It was a pity that there were sometimes no basic functions in other programs. > > It is generally satisfactory because it is a program that works well even without a high-spec computer. ----- ### "Unaffordable for small practitioners" — 1.0/5 > **Jared** | *November 4, 2024* | Architecture & Planning | Recommendation rating: 1.0/10 > > **Pros**: Most robust 3D CAD/ BIM software available. > > **Cons**: They constantly change the licensing so you essentially end up buying the software from scratch every few years. You can not upgrade, but you also lose support. Also, the annual updates and features are great, but they need to focus on how to clean up, consolidate, and streamline a lot of these features which are often redundant. Hence, the learning curve is intense and takes years to master the program. > > Due to the constantly changing licensing system, you essentially end up purchasing the software new every few years making it unaffordable for small practitioners. There is a reason why Revit dominates the US market and will continue to do so if they do not make some drastic changes. ----- ### "Archicad is an alright software" — 5.0/5 > **Emmanuel** | *August 4, 2024* | Architecture & Planning | Recommendation rating: 5.0/10 > > **Pros**: Its ease of use makes it very easy to pick up > > **Cons**: its interface is not very appealing to new users > > fairly good the only issue I have was that to get good renders you need another app ----- ### "Great program but Pricey" — 4.0/5 > **Eric** | *August 9, 2024* | Architecture & Planning | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10 > > **Pros**: very high level of usability from a Bim standpoint, helpful through the entire building design process. > > **Cons**: The price, per seat per month was just more than we were looking to spend as we added more employees. Did not feel like it would grow at our pace. > > Really good, everything was smooth and intuitive, more options than you probably need, but really well done. ----- ### "Well designed cad package, Rendering can be improved" — 5.0/5 > **Rimi** | *December 17, 2018* | Architecture & Planning | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: Full feature set, and integration but also interface that is not cumbersome to get used to. Switch from previous packages was not an issue. > > **Cons**: Rendering compared to our other solution was not as crisp, at least from our experience. But end result was good enough for our clients. > > still the overall value would be make it a good option, unless you are already seasoned with a different CAD and BIM package. 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