ARCHICAD vs. Railing Designer

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
ARCHICAD
Score 8.7 out of 10
N/A
ARCHICAD is a 3D architectural design application and BIM from Graphisoft, a Nemetschek Group company headquartered in Budapest.
$240
per month
Railing Designer
Score 0.0 out of 10
N/A
Railing systems translated into a customized design solution- Design in 2D, view in 3D from every angle, populate a parts list, and get a quote with the click of a button. When a customer considers a railing system, they don't often think about the building process. They think about the final product. They think about the railings in place, providing aesthetics, safety, guidance, or a combination of all three. Railing Designer is designed to get to the final…N/A
Pricing
ARCHICADRailing Designer
Editions & Modules
Archicad Solo Version
$240
per month
Archicad Full Version
$280
per month
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
ARCHICADRailing Designer
Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeRequired
Additional DetailsIntroducing the Performance Payment Plan. Basically, this means that you agree to pay us a percentage of the additional income that you make from using the software as long as it is providing value. Starting costs are low, scaling is simple, and satisfaction is ensured. For more info, see the downloadable
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ARCHICADRailing Designer
Features
ARCHICADRailing Designer
Computer-Aided Design Software
Comparison of Computer-Aided Design Software features of Product A and Product B
ARCHICAD
7.1
1 Ratings
4% below category average
Railing Designer
-
Ratings
3D Modeling9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
2D Drafting7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Rendering and Visualization5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Parametric Design8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Collaboration and Sharing6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Compatibility with other software and formats7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Assembly Design7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Simulation and Analysis8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Documentation and Annotation7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Customization and Extensions7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
ARCHICADRailing Designer
Likelihood to Recommend
8.0
(9 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
10.0
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
ARCHICADRailing Designer
Likelihood to Recommend
Graphisoft
ARCHICAD, is well suited in presenting all desired projects in building and construction works more so where the client has just an idea but lacks the actual picture in mind. When doing all commercial buildings where proper records and evidence is record is needed, ARCHICAD should be considered. Projects which involve complex and large volumes of labor require well-presented drawings or representation done with ARCHICAD for proper and easy execution. ARCHICAD is less appropriate for small jobs like shades which are not complex and need less attention.
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Pros
Graphisoft
  • User interface is super cool. It helps you customize any new theme on your architectural objects.
  • Minimalistic approach in the toolkit helps in quick editing.
  • Render realistic images.
  • Collaboration with other team members is an awesome feature.
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Cons
Graphisoft
  • ArchiCAD lacks a few feature sets, including an automatic Keynote database extraction system, an expandable Phasing/Options manager, and an easy way to transfer standard details into a project.
  • The Revision/Change Manager, as well as the new Stair and Railing tools, while impressively flexible, are too complex to set up and customize.
  • It is an underdog product. Revit has a market share because it spends more money on marketing, and less on product development.
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Support Rating
Graphisoft
We have rapid responses from their support team, and they often go the extra mile to pinpoint the root cause of an issue and assist the team in resolving it. They are honest when a problem is down to user error, or a glitch on the version we are on.
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RoleModel Software
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Alternatives Considered
Graphisoft
On the first hand, ARCHICHAD offers more versatility in modeling complex geometric shapes and forms. ARCHICHAD also offers greater flexibility for customization and the development of add-ons and extensions. This allows users to tailor the software to their specific needs and workflows, enhancing productivity and efficiency. While both ARCHICHAD and Revit offer rendering capabilities, ARCHICHAD's built-in rendering engine, CineRender, is better for its ease of use and high-quality output.
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RoleModel Software
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Return on Investment
Graphisoft
  • This product allows us to draft on a Mac OS.
  • The tool we use to make our product (Architectural Plans).
  • Helps 3D model and render images for clients.
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RoleModel Software
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ScreenShots

Railing Designer Screenshots

Screenshot of Creating a design in the 2D view with the auto-updating price highlightedScreenshot of A simple guardrail design shown in 3DScreenshot of Creating 2D designs is easy with the simple click and drag controlsScreenshot of The 3D view of a guardrail design