We have previously discussed the benefits of choosing ArchiCAD for your primary CAD software. With ArchiCAD’s BIM capabilities it is certainly a strong competitor in the CAD software landscape.

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However, pricing is an important factor in selecting the best CAD solution and the reality is that the pricing systems for CAD software can often become complex. The pricing structure for ArchiCAD is a case in point. This should not discourage you from considering the program, however. In this article, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about the pricing system of ArchiCAD.

Table of contents

• ArchiCAD license options
• What about License management?
• ArchiCAD Pricing – The Full Breakdown

ArchiCAD license options

ArchiCAD does not release its official pricing online. If you are interested in purchasing a license Graphisoft suggests that you contact a local reseller for a custom price quote. Your quote will depend on what plan you are interested in, the number of licenses required and so-on.

There are different versions of Graphisoft’s ArchiCAD: Trial version, Educational version, Academic version and the Commercial version.

Commercial

The commercial version has 4 different types of licensing:

1. The full license
2. The solo license
3. The pay-per-use license
4. rental license

The full license pricing depends on what version (if any) of ArchiCAD you had before. Here’s an estimate – Purchasing a new ArchiCAD 17 license would cost approximately $4995. However, a significant discount is available for those upgrading. If you were to upgrade from ArchiCAD 16 to ArchiCAD 17 the approximate cost would be $1050. (These estimates are based on our inquiries to ArchiCAD sellers.)

The solo license has the same functionality as the full license but doesn’t have the Teamwork, Cinemar 4ad rendering engine and Hotlink/X-ref capabilities. For both the solo and full license, there is no limitation to usage.

For the pay-per-use license, the cost is marked per-use. The timer starts when you start the program and ends when you quit it. If more ArchiCAD instances are running at the same time, the timing will be multiplied.

The rental license allows you to buy the ArchiCAD license for a certain period of time, e.g. three months. For the chosen period it can be used without any limitations.

Trial

This is a free 30-day version of ArchiCAD that can be used to check if you’d actually like to purchase a license.

Educational and academic

These are free and fully functional and can be renewed every year of your academic life but it cannot be used after you leave your academia.

To use ArchiCAD for educational purposes, Graphisoft advises you to first download the 30-day free trial and then request a license via the MyArchiCAD website.
For a detailed explanation of these license types and comparison table check out the related Help Center article.

What about License management?

Managing a license in a corporate environment can be an important factor in your purchase decision. If you have multiple potential users of your ArchiCAD license you will want to ensure that you select a licensing method which allows for such flexibility.

ArchiCAD licensing is available in two formats:

1. A hardware key

The hardware key comes in two forms; the Hardware Net key (see the floating license section below) and the Single Key.

The Single Key is the common hardware license you may have encountered from other software vendors. This licenses a USB dongle and you can run on any PC which has the dongle inserted. Luckily these dongles are cross-platform meaning they will run on both MacOS and Windows systems.

2. A software key

Much like the hardware key, the software key is available as a ‘single’ or ‘network’ option. The software key is a file that is downloaded onto the computer on which the software is to be installed. These keys may be used for managing single or multiple licenses.

The license can be downloaded from the License Manager Tool (LMT) software that is installed automatically with ArchiCAD and can itself be downloaded from the Graphisoft website.

Is there a floating network license option?

Many companies who have multiple users of CAD software prefer to manage the licenses across a LAN. You will have a computer acting as the server for your licenses and all other users on your LAN will be able to access the software license.

Diagram demonstrating ArchiCAD’s floating network licensing method. (Source)

This licensing option is very useful when you have many potential users of an application but few potential simultaneous users. Typically you will only require one license per simultaneous user.

ArchiCAD does allow for this type of ‘floating network’ license option. For this, you will require the hardware license key, more specifically the Hardware NET key’.

ArchiCAD Pricing – The Full Breakdown

As we’ve discussed above, there are many variations of the ArchiCAD licensing. Based on your preference and requirements the pricing of this software will change.

Different regions might have slightly different pricing, but the difference isn’t much. These are the average prices of the ones that were quoted to us from Graphisoft agents of different regions.

We’ve stated all prices in $USD and the prices are exclusive of any applicable taxes. The pricing is sourced from our inquiries to official ArchiCAD resellers.

So, the prices could be compared as such for a period of 1 and 5 years:

Additional service options

Resellers may offer additional service options which are available in conjunction with your ArchiCAD contract. These services are additions to the standard SSA (Software Service Agreement.)

Additional services include:

• Free upgrades to the full version that is annually updated by Graphisoft.
• Replacement your license. This is only provided in case of theft or damage of your ArchiCAD license
• Online technical support gives you access to ArchiCAD’s support team.
• Monthly webinar tutorials are available for those who chose to purchase this service.
• On-site visits are available as one of the higher priced options. There are limitations to on-site visits so don’t expect an ArchiCAD demonstrator to be visiting your office regularly.

Here’s a guide for the pricing options of these additional services

Where can I purchase ArchiCAD

We recommend that you purchase your ArchiCAD license from a localreseller. You will have the benefit of being billed in your local currency and some services may differ depending on your location, therefore, purchasing from an international reseller may not be the best option.

Only purchase from a verified ArchiCAD reseller. It may be tempting to purchase from a cheaper, unofficial source but you are most likely purchasing cracked software which is both illegal and counterproductive if you depend on the software for your professional work.

How do you know if a reseller is verified? You should be able to find them listed on ArchiCAD’s website.

To find your local ArchiCAD resellers you can use ArchiCAD’s defualt sales agent finder but this is only applicable for US customers. Here’s a list of direct links to all reseller finders for each region:

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Are there alternatives to ArchiCAD?

Yes, we compiled a list of the most popular 2D and 3D CAD software available. Most solutions will offer a free trial with which you can evaluate the best solution for your needs.

Graphisoft’s ArchiCAD is the industry’s first BIM software for architects and it continues to lead the industry till now. Its automatic generation of drawings allows users to extract standard files like sections, elevations, and other 2D and 3D views. Because of its versatility and customization to your needs, ArchiCAD is a favorite among many.

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Although this falls on the medium-high range of prices among other software, it doesn’t have as steep a learning curve as some high-end CAD software.

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If you’re unsure how ArchiCAD’s pricing stacks up to other leading CAD solutions; you can check out our posts on AutoCAD pricing and Solidworks pricing for a full run-down.