Shlomi Lavi /
Oct 06, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - ArchiCAD 16 or IBM?
ArchiCAD 16 is more expensive to implement (TCO) than IBM, and IBM is rated higher (86/100) than ArchiCAD 16 (77/100). ArchiCAD 16 offers users more features (6) than IBM (0).
Looking for the right Architecture and CAD solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:
GRAPHISOFT® Vs. IBM
GRAPHISOFT® : GRAPHISOFT® ignited the BIM revolution with ArchiCAD®, the industry first BIM software for architects. GRAPHISOFT continues to lead the industry with innovative solutions such as the revolutionary GRAPHISOFT BIM Server™, the world’s first real-time BIM collaboration environment, and the GRAPHISOFT EcoDesigner™, the world's first fully integrated...
IBM: International Business Machines Corporation, or IBM, is an American corporation. IBM manufactures and markets computer hardware and software, and offers infrastructure, hosting and consulting services in areas ranging from mainframe computers to nanotechnology.
Who is more expensive? ArchiCAD 16 or IBM Planning Analytics?
The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Architecture and CAD software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for ArchiCAD 16 and IBM Planning Analytics.
ArchiCAD 16 price starts at $240 per month , On a scale between 1 to 10 ArchiCAD is rated 6, which is similar to the average cost of Architecture and CAD software. IBM Planning Analytics price starts at $120 per user/month , When comparing IBM Planning Analytics to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average Architecture and CAD software cost.
Bottom line: ArchiCAD 16 is more expensive than IBM Planning Analytics.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared ArchiCAD 16 Vs. IBM based on some of the most important and required Architecture and CAD features.
ArchiCAD 16: Basic Reports, Data Import/Export, Online Customer Support, Document Management, Contact Management, 3D Modeling.
IBM Planning Analytics: We are still working to collect the list of features for IBM Planning Analytics.
Target customer size
ArchiCAD 16's typical customers include: SMBs, and IBM Planning Analytics's target customer size include: Small, medium and large size businesses.