Compare ArchiCAD 16 and TurboCAD Pro Platinum - Feb 2022

Shlomi Lavi

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - ArchiCAD 16 or TurboCAD Pro Platinum?

ArchiCAD 16 is more expensive to implement (TCO) than TurboCAD Pro Platinum, and TurboCAD Pro Platinum is rated with the same score (77/100) as ArchiCAD 16 (77/100). ArchiCAD 16 offers users more features (6) than TurboCAD Pro Platinum (3).

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. IMSI/Design, LLC

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...

IMSI/Design, LLC: IMSI/Design, LLC, a private company headquartered in Novato, CA, is a pioneer in mobile solutions for the AEC (Architectural, Engineering, and Construction) industry and the global leader in retail CAD (Computer Aided Design).

Who is more expensive? ArchiCAD 16 or TurboCAD Pro Platinum?

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 TurboCAD Pro Platinum.

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. TurboCAD Pro Platinum price starts at $1,499 per license , When comparing TurboCAD Pro Platinum to its competitors, the software is rated 4 - lower than the average Architecture and CAD software cost.

Bottom line: ArchiCAD 16 is more expensive than TurboCAD Pro Platinum.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared ArchiCAD 16 Vs. TurboCAD Pro Platinum 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.

TurboCAD Pro Platinum: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.

Target customer size

ArchiCAD 16's typical customers include: SMBs, TurboCAD is most suitable for medium businesses, although it can also be used in large enterprises if the project budget does not exceed too much.