ArchiCAD Alternatives

Apps similar to ArchiCAD include FreeCAD, which is free and open source. Other options are Sweet Home 3D, SketchUp, Autodesk AutoCAD and Autodesk Revit. CAD Software like ArchiCAD are a crowded field, with more than 50 alternatives for Windows, Mac, Linux, the web and iPad.

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  1. pCon.planner icon
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    The professional furnishing 2D-/3D-tool for everybody: The pCon.planner is a cost-free application allowing you to comfortably and professionally create complex furnishing concepts and to visualize them in a photo-realistic quality. File Formats: dwg, dxf, 3ds, skp, ... Language.

    85 pCon.planner alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  2. An add-on for beautiful, detailed, and data-rich OpenBIM with Blender. It was named BlenderBIM until 2024. It uses the ifcopenshell.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Blender
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  3. The software’s particular strength lies in the three-dimensional general arrangement and reinforcement design. With this, the building construction is carried out in advance, so that discrepancies and conflicts are already visible in the planning phase.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  4. Edificius icon
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    The BIM software for architectural design: simple, innovative, convenient. Discover Edificius now, your SMART solution!.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  5. Models created with Tekla BIM software carry the accurate, reliable and detailed information needed for successful Building Information Modeling and construction execution. Welcome smoother workflow to your company with Tekla Structures and constructable models.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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  6. BIM solution supports you with the world-leading Parasolid modeling kernel from Siemens, enabling you to more effectively and accurately develop, display, exchange and implement your ideas.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  7. IngeTrazo icon
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    A free, SketchUp-inspired 3D modeler for architecture, engineering and 3D design — built natively for Linux.

    5 IngeTrazo alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  8. GstarCAD icon
     13 likes

    GstarCAD is well-known alternative CAD software of high compatibility with ACAD. With 27 years of continuous improvement and innovation, today GstarCAD is far ahead in performance, stability and becomes leading CAD software in the world.

    92 GstarCAD alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mac
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  9. Design, analyze, document, and visualize buildings of any size, form, and complexity. Effectively communicate design intent and bridge barriers between building disciplines and geographically distributed teams.

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. 3D House Planner is the professional home design web application that allows you to design houses and apartments. No installation required. It is accessible through your browser. 3D House Planner is absolutely free for all.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
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  11. CAD Sketcher icon
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    CAD Sketcher is a free and open-source project looking to enhance precision workflows in Blender by bringing CAD like tools, features and usability to Blender.

    61 CAD Sketcher alternatives

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    • Blender
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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  12. AdamCAD icon
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    AdamCAD is an AI Powered CAD platform that generates 3D designs in seconds.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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