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We provide Australian business users the most detailed information on pricing, benefits, and disadvantages of software that will make your choice easier. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/getapp/og_logo-94fd2a03a6c7a0e54fc0c9e21a1c0ce9.png title: ARCHICAD Reviews, Cost & Features | GetApp Australia 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [House Design Software](/directory/529/architecture/software) > [ARCHICAD](/software/113551/archicad) # ARCHICAD Canonical: https://www.getapp.com.au/software/113551/archicad Page: 1 / 12\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/113551/archicad?page=2) > Archicad from Graphisoft is an architectural CAD and building information modeling software for architects, interior designers and planners, with Archicad adding enhancements including CineRender engine, remastered Façade Design tool, Parametric Profile Editor and BIMx mobile model visualizations > > Verdict: Rated **4.4/5** by 279 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Key benefits of ARCHICAD Archicad by Graphisoft is a building information modeling (BIM) suite for architects and planners, promising workflow enhancements and the utilization of Maxon's R19 CineRender engine with 4/5k resolution display support. A remastered Façade Design tool provides a CAD modeling environment for designing internal and external facades, curtain walls, elevations or surfaces with modular structures and repeating patterns. The software's Parametric Profile Editor combines parametric design with graphical profile creation, allowing custom parametric edge profiles (for walls, beams, columns etc) to describe multiple details. The Archicad AI Visualizer, fueled by Stable Diffusion, is a cutting-edge experimental feature in Archicad designed to produce detailed, inspiring 3D visualizations in the initial phases of design. Archicad features also include custom graphical labeling combining drawing primitives with text blocks, IFC import / export enhancements, plus updates to the Attribute Manager and Model View Options dialogs. The BIMx (BIM eXplorer) app for iOS and Android facilitates the presentation of Archicad models, with Google Cardboard VR 2.0 support for immersive 2D and 3D viewing of building designs on leading smartphone platforms. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.4/5** | 279 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 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**: USD 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 - 3D Modeling - Access Controls/Permissions - Activity Tracking - Animation - Annotations - Approval Process Control - Architectural Symbol Library - BIM Modeling - Bills of Material - CAD Tools - Change Management - Collaboration Tools - Comparison View - Component Library - Configurable Workflow - Conflict Tracking - Contact Management - Content Library ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum ## Category - [House Design Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/529/architecture/software) ## Related Categories - [House Design Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/529/architecture/software) - [Architectural CAD Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/1431/architectural-cad/software) - [3D Architecture Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/1483/3d-architecture/software) - [BIM Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/1199/bim/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Otherwise, every feature works perfectly. > > The overall experience is just amazing with ArchiCAD. This BIM modeling software increases my productivity and makes my work life easy. ----- ### "Developing designs is a breeze" — 5.0/5 > **Nicola** | *5 December 2019* | Architecture & Planning | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: The software sped up our workflow significantly from 2d software and is particularly useful for conceptual and developed design stages where we are continually tweaking the design. The 3d views are particularly useful for understanding design changes as a space. Setting up quick window and door layouts is particularly easy to do and change. > > **Cons**: The software works really well at the developed design stage but when it comes to technical design it is very difficult to apply specific products such as windows when the design is not covered by the basic archicad parameters and the company does not yet support the software in its downloads. > > Our developed design workflow has sped up. The ability to switch between 2d and 3d visualisations of the space allows us to pick up on issues we wouldn’t normally come across until much later in the design and mitigate them as necessary. ----- ### "best 3d design software" — 3.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *24 June 2023* | Civil Engineering | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: I enjoy Archicad because it is easier to use than most other CAD programmes. it contains lot of functions including presentation drawings, working drawings, rendering, and etc. It can also sketch, design, and create a model simultaneously. You don't need any other programmes to create 2D drawings or colour presentations.  BIM cloud makes it incredibly easy to operate with outside of the workplace. > > **Cons**: in this software no more thing which is dislikable. largely long-standing usability issues that I hope Graphisoft would address.The software has become so dense with capabilities, not to mention freshly added operations, that it can be hard to find. ----- ### "a cutting-edge tool for architecture" — 4.0/5 > **Juan Pablo** | *6 July 2022* | Architecture & Planning | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: user interface and ease of implementation > > **Cons**: poor connectivity with other modeling software, internal rendering leaves a lot to be desired in terms of image quality and post production > > It is ideal to implement the BIM methodology ----- ### "one of the best in the BIM world" — 5.0/5 > **Laurel** | *11 August 2022* | Civil Engineering | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: The sober and uncluttered interface makes it easy to use. Management of several data in the same program. Perfectly adapted for medium-sized companies. File sharing, 3D visualization of prototypes. It is possible to make more elaborate presentations and convince partners and collaborators more easily. > > **Cons**: Limited functionality for non-paying versions. Requires enough time to master the GDL programming language to create parametric objects. Basically, it is difficult to master all the features and sometimes the services of an expert will be required. ----- Page: 1 / 12\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/113551/archicad?page=2) ## Links - [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/113551/archicad) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-MX | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data