Revit by Autodesk and ArchiCAD by Graphisoft are the two
biggest players in the market. This comparison between ArchiCAD and Revit will
help architects, owners and contractors to make а more briefed decision.
ArchiCAD is the first BIM software for architects, created
in 1984. Offering a suite of tools for building design and engineering, this
software enables seeing the project through engineering and visual design of
building`s interiors and exteriors. On the other hand, Revit is 4D BIM-capable
tool which helps us to plan all aspects of a building project, from design to
construction and beyond. Realized in 2002, this software can be used by
architects, builders, engineers, project managers and more.
Which BIM software is better? Is it ArchiCAD or is it Revit?
They are both advanced and sophisticated BIM software applications. Each has
its own metrics. Let`s go through some comparison between them.
Revit`s advantages
and disadvantages
It is a BIM software which allows architects and engineers
to design a building and its components in 3D, annotate the model with 2D
drafting elements and access building information from the model database.
Revit is 4D BIM-capable with tools to plan and track various stages in the
building`s lifecycle, from concept to construction and demolition.
Revit Advantages are:
huge demand in the market, strong development platform, widely supported by
courses and tutorials, greater coordination and collaboration. It is meant for
architecture, but also for structure and MEP.
Revit Disadvantages
are: it does not run on OSX, only partially multi-threaded (so it needs the
fastest CPU), file size and scalability issues.
ArchiCAD`s advantages
and disadvantages
It is a 3D Modelling and CAD application which allows you to
draw, model and display building designs simply and quickly. ArchiCAD is
object-oriented, which means that it will enable you to generate and modify
three-dimensional objects and produce 2D architectural drawings and 3D models
of buildings.
ArchiCAD Advantages
are: almost fully multi-threaded, runs also on OSX, has a friendlier user
interface and is oriented towards architects. It has a very well developed
support for IFC, good drafting, layout approach and decent rendering. Also it
has very flexible and efficient parametric objects (GDL objects don`t affect
file size).
ArchiCAD
Disadvantages are: custom objects require GDL scripting, many old
workarounds are never fully solved, some extensions are never properly updated
and less-used API.
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