A BIM enables the real-time collaboration of engineers at all stages of the design process.

Today, there is a variety of BIM software in the market. The two most globally well-known software are ArchiCAD & Revit.

This video aims to deliver some of the key differences between ArchiCAD & Revit.  

ArchiCAD:

Some of the notable features, like the GDL objects & the Cinema 4D Render engine made ArchiCAD popular across the world.

Revit:

The RFA objects, the Autodesk Raytracer (ART) engine, the advanced collaboration tools & the cloud rendering features are some of the key elements in Revit acknowledged by many.

Overall both are renowned BIM software & they equally have advantages & disadvantages.

To a great extent, the effectiveness of software is based on the user & his/her knowledge of the technology. So, there is no absolute answer as to which software is best.

A good way is to download the trial versions of both software & get familiar with the interfaces.

Nevertheless, let's try to find out which software is better.

Similarities:

- Both software simulates the digital model
- Views, plans & sections are created automatically & upgraded
- Both have a level of complexity in design geometry

Differences:

- Revit has a more composed learning structure but ArchiCAD is more functional & user friendly
- Revit has more design autonomy
- In ArchiCAD, both axonometric & perspective views are possible

So, Revit or ArchiCAD, which software is a better choice in 2022?

You need to consider the benchmarks individually to see which of the two is best in your view & for your needs.

Plans: You can purchase a license of ArchiCAD & keep it forever, whereas, with Revit, you’ll need to pay for your subscription annually.
User Interface: ArchiCAD is more straightforward & less challenging to learn. Revit users can be able to produce more innovative models.

Rendering: Revit has more options for tweaking & fine-tuning renderings. ArchiCAD can produce stunning photorealistic renderings.

Plugin: ArchiCAD has several plugins that help boost its power & capabilities. Revit doesn’t.

Massing & Nesting: ArchiCAD & Revit are both capable of these functions.
While Revit is more comprehensive & customizable, it is also more complex & has a steeper learning curve compared to ArchiCAD which is a short-term advantage of selecting a less expensive software that is simpler to use. ArchiCAD is easier to use, set up, & administer.

Revit is a fantastic tool for architects, services engineers, builders, project managers & more. ArchiCAD offers a suite of tools for building design & engineering & is capable of presenting the visual design of a building's interiors, exteriors, & surrounding spaces.

Conceptual design: Concept design in ArchiCAD is fairly straightforward.

Visualisation: While ArchiCAD has a similar suite of visual styles to Revit, it lacks Revit's capacity for customisation.

MEP & Construction: ArchiCAD's MEP tools can definitely compete with those of Revit but don't offer the same modelling or coordination tools for construction.

Interoperability: Both BIM software features a high level of interoperability.

These competing BIM software are both capable of a lot.

ArchiCAD is compatible with MS Windows & macOS. Revit is only compatible with Windows OS.

The primary users of ArchiCAD are architects, drafters, & landscape & interior designers. Revit’s primarily used by MEP engineers, architects, & designers.

ArchiCAD's collaboration solutions are more advanced & efficient compared to collaboration in Revit.

ArchiCAD has an easier learning curve compared to Revit.

ArchiCAD has better tools for architectural design. Revit has better features for building design.

ArchiCAD has a free version for students & for educational purposes. Revit doesn’t have a free version but offers a 30-days free trial.

ArchiCAD is the one for you if your design is fully architectural based and you are working in a team but Revit is for the more complex nature of work.

With ArchiCAD, adding enhancements like the CineRender engine, remastered Façade Design tool, Parametric Profile Editor & BIMx mobile model visualizations are easy.

Revit platform facilitates coordinated 3D design & offers tools such as floor plan design, 3D visualizations, & a WYSIWYG editor.

While ArchiCad has fewer system prerequisites than Revit you can experience faster rendering in ArchiCAD with a higher grade system.

ArchiCAD:

- Permanent license is available- Handles large projects with ease- Project documentation is less supported than in Revit

Revit:

- Heavy demand in the industry- Larger file sizes are hard to share- More demanding system requirements

ArchiCAD or Revit?

When it comes to solely architectural projects, ArchiCAD might be the right option. However, if you are doing things outside the architecture Revit is more versatile. 

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