Archicad Studio and Archicad Collaborate Are Evolving: What You Need to Know

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Graphisoft is introducing enhancements to both Archicad Studio and Archicad Collaborate, bringing new capabilities, smarter workflows and more value to Archicad subscriptions.

The changes take effect from 7 October 2026 and are designed to give practices clearer options depending on how they work, the size of their team and the level of functionality they need.

So, what is the difference between Studio and Collaborate, and could it be time to move from Studio to Collaborate?

Archicad Studio: Everything You Need for Core BIM Workflows

Archicad Studio is designed for independent architects, smaller practices and local teams looking for a complete BIM solution for their everyday architectural work.

Studio provides the tools needed for design, documentation, presentation and local Teamwork, while the latest enhancements introduce additional AI and learning capabilities.

What’s new with Archicad Studio?

Studio customers can look forward to:

Updated AI Visualizer, with a choice of top-tier AI image models
AI Assistant Spaces, providing a personal knowledge base
Graphisoft Learn foundation courses

For practices primarily focused on architectural design and documentation, Studio continues to provide a strong foundation for working in Archicad.

Archicad Collaborate: More Tools, More Collaboration, More Possibilities

For practices that need more advanced workflows, Archicad Collaborate takes things further.

Collaborate is built for growing and multidisciplinary teams, bringing together architectural design, engineering collaboration, cloud teamwork and a broader range of productivity, AI and learning capabilities within one subscription.

What’s new with Archicad Collaborate?

The enhanced offering includes:

Early access to Nemetschek Creator, the next generation of the design intelligence platform
Autodesk Forma connection for a more integrated early-design workflow
Archicad ProKit Suite, with 11 productivity add-ons for everyday BIM workflows
Archicad MCP (Beta) using Model Context Protocol
AI Assistant Spaces
Updated AI Visualizer
40+ hours of self-paced advanced training, plus annual upgrade training through Graphisoft Learn

Together, these capabilities provide practices with a broader set of tools and technologies to support design, collaboration, productivity and ongoing development.

Ci Tools Is Becoming Archicad ProKit Suite

One of the most significant additions to Archicad Collaborate is the Archicad ProKit Suite.

If you are familiar with Ci Tools, these tools are not disappearing. Archicad ProKit builds on the legacy of the former Ci Tools, which were also previously known as Cadimage Tools. They are being brought into Graphisoft’s wider portfolio as part of the next stage of these established Archicad workflows. Archicad ProKit Suite brings these proven tools into the next generation of Archicad.

The ProKit Suite includes 11 productivity add-ons:

Together, these tools add practical capabilities that can make everyday Archicad workflows more efficient and flexible. For example, Fitout enables quick room furnishing, Cabinets provides more customised joinery, Doors + Windows offers greater flexibility with openings, and Coverings supports more detailed finishes. Other tools assist with electrical layouts, annotation, project data, quantities and automation, helping practices streamline their workflows from design through to documentation.

Why Consider Moving from Studio to Collaborate?

For many Studio users, the enhanced offering creates an opportunity to consider whether their current subscription still matches the way their practice works.

As projects become more complex or teams grow, practices may find that the additional collaboration and productivity capabilities in Collaborate better align with their evolving workflows.

The decision ultimately comes down to how your practice works today and what you need from Archicad as your projects, team and workflows evolve.

Which Archicad Subscription Is Right for Your Practice?

Archicad Studio remains a strong option for independent architects, designers and smaller practices focused on core BIM design, documentation, presentation and local teamwork.

Archicad Collaborate is suited to practices looking for a broader Archicad experience, with greater collaboration capabilities and access to additional productivity, design, AI and learning resources.

The right choice depends on your practice, your workflows and where you see your needs heading.

Ready to Explore Archicad Collaborate?

The new product portfolio takes effect from 7 October 2026.

If you are currently using Archicad Studio and would like to understand what the enhanced Collaborate offering could mean for your practice, the TotalCAD team can talk you through the differences and help you assess which subscription best fits your needs.

Contact TotalCAD at info@totalcad.co.za / www.totalcad.co.za