ARCHICAD vs AUTOCAD

Archicad or AutoCAD? Both softwares have amazing features that can make or break your career. Which one is best for you?

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ArchiCAD or AutoCAD, the question that isn’t as simple as that.

ArchiCAD and AutoCAD are both giants of the architectural modelling game. So when I comes down to choosing which software to use, its something that requires a lot of though. Auto for example is a very cheap software to run compared to ArchiCAD. At a couple hundred dollars a month for a subscription based service, you can get up and running with AutoCAD relatively quickly.
ArchiCAD on the other hand is a lot more expensive to start up, but it is a one off payment unless you want to upgrade every year to the latest and great version of ArchiCAD. The major difference is in the speed and efficiency of documenting on these two programs. AutoCAD is a 2D based software that takes a long time to fully document a building, but you can document almost anything you mind can imagine. ArchiCAD on the other hand is a full 3D modelling system that allows you to create complex architectural forms in just minutes.
Between the two systems one is definitely more powerful, whilst the other can create almost anything. Which one is best for you in 2020, lets find out!
00:00 Intro
00:32 Life Update
01:05 Price
03:33 Program
07:40 Documentation
09:34 3D Rendering
11:21 Pros and Cons
13:30 Verdict
14:07 Outro

[nisahysa]

Hello David, im studying to be a civil engineer well graduating in december, so almost there . Im using autoCad 5 years now and started using archicad the last 20 days and i love it ! You helped me with your videos a lot, so thank you !!!! I love creating houses and archicad makes it so easy . So again BIG THANK YOU FOR YOUR VIDEOS !!!

[MdMizanurRahman]

Star(t) edition/solo version of ARCHICAD can be a good start, in case of initial investment, on the other hand, there is a 3-year payment method for ARCHICAD, which might be cheaper.

[mohammadarifnajmuddin]

i just recently downloaded a free-trial of the latest AutoCAD Architecture 2021and i would say there are some new features that are worth considering. I think the new template that they introduced which allows you to draw as object instead of lines is great. what i mean by that is the new autocad architecture is starting to be more like revit in terms of workflow. For example, in the latest version, if you want to draw a wall, you just simply pick a wall system and just draw the path, like i said, similar to revit, instead of individually draw the line and trim, offset, fillet then hatching like the previous version. This imply for door and windows too and it provides tools for scheduling as well. Plus, all of these work in 3d too. though, i don't think that the new Autocad Architecture is anything close to BIM software but i do believe that these new features are worth the try especially for those who still uses AutoCad without knowing of this new feature.

[ohaji]

Archicad has direct link to Twinmotion now, and also with Lumion

[redonpoint]

Thanks for the videos as a student your make me interested I little on a these software

[reggiegalliford]

I understand the comparison, but there is not a single reason to spend money on AutoCAD over Archicad. Any professional or business in it for the long term will soon realise that Archicad is much better value. No one is going to make a career or business decision on purchase price alone, you have to work out the value over X amount of years. There is nothing AutoCAD can do that Archicad can’t - Archicad has a comprehensive collection of 2D tools, so I don’t see how you could draw anything in AC that couldn’t be drawn in Archicad. Nice video David, there are still many people these days that don’t know the difference, so even though it’s “not a fair comparison”, newbies still need to know what they are paying for so well done putting it out there.

[civilvsarchnoof]

Which is the best software for civil engineering

[Danster]

I would like to see archicad make an LT or solo version. Many people just want the architecture part with out all the collaboration and enterprise level functions. I just want to draw an extension for peoples houses in most part and I would like a version where the cost reflects that.

[artifis]

I got a little bit confused with the pros and cons list as portrayed in the screen but regardless this is a very informative video.

[Nishant.artwood]

Hello, Is Archicad useful for interior designers? It's a bit of pain creating plan and elevation of every objects one after another. I want a software which creates plan and elevation (2d & 3d) simultaneously.

[jamstechstudios]

I hope you are aware AutoCAD has lots of series.
If you wanna compare ArchiCAD with any of AutoCAD brands then it should be AutoCAD MEP.
It does both 3D and 2D, for Architecture, Electrical, Plumbing, and HVAC system.( BIM)

What matters is what kind of job you are specialized on. I am a MEP designer so I use any based on the contract I get and file being sent to me, Revit, AutoCAD file or ArchiCAD.

[rs-zmbl]

completely different apps, cant compare them. autocad = an illustrator with some extensions / archicad = bim cad complet in 3d, bimx tool, extrac modeldata ...

[nvn]

Hi I’m an architecture student and was wondering if you are willing to share your knowledge about archicad via a series on youtube/skillshare?

[ibrahimkok]

Like comparing apples and pears in a bowl. I am so sorry to say it is too ridiculous.

[albanos.]

the price isn't a big deal for me since I have pirated every version of archicad and now I have archicad 23 and 25 installed on my mac for free

[rickgallier]

Thankyou for the Videos. I was wondering, I'm new to ArchiCAD and would like to know where I could find a good plans to learn this program. Please let m know. Thank you.

[sinaaafshar]

Why dont u get cracked version of both apps ?🤔🤔🤔

[Hireaga]

nice content! ..Hope your leg got better!

[faresjawad]

This is not fair at all to compare a CAD
Software with a B.I.M software . Archicad vs Revit was . I mean we can compare things that is similar to each other . I wish to c next time a comparison of Sketchup vs 3DS max .

[aimlucila]

Hi. May I know what plugins do you use for your CAD software?