Compare ArchiCAD 16 and ZWCAD - Jan 2023

Shlomi Lavi

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - ArchiCAD 16 or ZWCAD?

ArchiCAD 16 is more expensive to implement (TCO) than ZWCAD, and ZWCAD is rated higher (79/100) than ArchiCAD 16 (77/100). ArchiCAD 16 offers users more features (6) than ZWCAD (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. ZWSOFT

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...

ZWSOFT : ZWSOFT (ZWCAD Software Co., Ltd.) is a world-renowned CAD/CAM solutions provider, with over 320,000 clients across 80 countries. With a reputation as a committed and reliable provider of CAD/CAM software to the AEC and MCAD industries, ZWSOFT has created design software products that have continuously satisfied the needs of 2D and 3D.

Who is more expensive? ArchiCAD 16 or ZWCAD?

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 ZWCAD.

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. ZWCAD price starts at $899.00 per license , When comparing ZWCAD 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 ZWCAD.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared ArchiCAD 16 Vs. ZWCAD 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.

ZWCAD: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.

Target customer size

ArchiCAD 16's typical customers include: SMBs, and ZWCAD's target customer size include: Small, medium and large size businesses.