Archicad alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Archicad: less common than Revit among engineers and contractors, and expensive subscription. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Archicad, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. FreeCAD currently ranks first.
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Best Archicad alternative for most people
FreeCADFree and open source, with a BIM workbench for smaller projects.
Best Archicad alternative for a free option
FreeCADFree and open source, with a BIM workbench for smaller projects.
Best Archicad alternative for open source
FreeCADFree and open source, with a BIM workbench for smaller projects.
Best Archicad alternative for Mac
SketchUpFaster, simpler modeling for concept design and smaller projects.
Best Archicad alternative for Windows
BricsCADDWG-based CAD with a BIM toolset and perpetual licences.
Best Archicad alternative for Linux
FreeCADFree and open source, with a BIM workbench for smaller projects.
Best Archicad alternative for working in the browser
SketchUpFaster, simpler modeling for concept design and smaller projects.
Archicad alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Archicad?
FreeCAD ranks first right now. Free and open source, with a BIM workbench for smaller projects. SketchUp and BricsCAD follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Archicad?
Yes. FreeCAD (open source) has a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Archicad?
Yes: FreeCAD.
Which Archicad alternatives work on Linux?
FreeCAD and BricsCAD run on Linux.
Why do people switch from Archicad?
The complaints we hear most: less common than Revit among engineers and contractors; expensive subscription; learning curve for full documentation sets.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Archicad, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.