What ArCADiasoft does

ArCADiasoft is a privately held Polish software developer founded in 1997 and headquartered in Łódź, Poland, specializing in CAD and Building Information Modeling (BIM) tools for the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. The company operates through two co-administered entities — ArCADiasoft Chudzik sp.j. (the commercial partnership) and INTERsoft sp. z.o.o. (the development arm) — under founder and CEO Jarosław Chudzik. Its core product is the ArCADia BIM platform, available in three tiers (BIM LT, BIM, BIM PLUS) and built on the IntelliCAD Technology Consortium engine, with native DWG support and full IFC interoperability for cross-platform collaboration with Revit, ArchiCAD, and Allplan. The platform is extended by more than 20 industry-specific modules covering electrical installations, water/sewage/heating/gas systems, ventilation, reinforced concrete, fire evacuation, and landscape design, supported by an extensive library of 3D manufacturer objects.

Name

ArCADiasoft

Legal name

ArCADiasoft Chudzik sp.j.

Website

https://arcadiabimsystem.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

CAD and BIM Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Building Information Modeling (BIM) & Digital Design Services (BPAHAKAK)

Keywords

• CAD software
• BIM software
• Construction documentation
• MEP design software
• Architectural design tools

Headquarters

HQ city

Lodz

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Perpetual Software Licenses: One-time purchase model with perpetual licenses. No annual fees, no subscriptions. Customers own the software forever after single payment. Includes free updates within the same major version.
2. Modular Add-on Modules: Additional industry-specific modules (electrical, plumbing, structural, etc.) sold as separate perpetual add-on licenses. Requires base platform (ArCADia BIM LT, BIM, or BIM PLUS).
3. Software Upgrades: Upgrade pricing available for existing users to new major versions (e.g., upgrade to INTELLICAD 2024 from earlier versions).
4. Free Tools: Free tools including ArCADia-TEXT and ArCADia-3D VIEWER provided at no cost for viewing and text editing capabilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ArCADiasoft develops and sells the ArCADia BIM system, a perpetual-licensed CAD and Building Information Modeling (BIM) software platform built on the IntelliCAD engine. The platform comes in three tiers (BIM LT, BIM, BIM PLUS) and is extended by 20+ industry-specific add-on modules covering architectural design, structural engineering, electrical, water/sewage/gas/heating/ventilation installations, external networks, and reinforced concrete, all sharing a common building model database. It supports native DWG/DXF and full IFC interoperability for collaboration with Revit, ArchiCAD, and Allplan.

Product overview

ArCADiasoft is a BIM and CAD software developer offering a platform-plus-modules architecture centered on ArCADia BIM. The core product line includes three tiers: ArCADia BIM LT (entry-level BIM), ArCADia BIM (full-featured BIM platform), and ArCADia BIM PLUS (advanced tier with ACIS solid modeling). These are powered by the INTERsoft-INTELLICAD CAD engine. The system comprises over 25 industry-specific add-on modules covering architecture, electrical installations, plumbing, HVAC, gas, sewage, structural engineering, and landscape design. The company also offers visualization tools (ArCADia-3D MAKER, ArCADia-3D VIEWER) and specialized libraries (Garden, Hotel, Elevation Elements, Pallet Furniture, Landscape Architecture). All products use a perpetual license model with no subscription required. The software supports IFC, DWG, and Revit format interoperability for cross-platform BIM collaboration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ArCADia BIM: Complete BIM and CAD software system for architects, structural engineers and installation designers with over 20 industry-specific modules
• ArCADia BIM LT
• ArCADia BIM PLUS
• INTERsoft-IntelliCAD
• INTERsoft

Products and services

• ArCADia BIM 14 Complete BIM and CAD software system for architects, structural engineers and installation designers with over 20 industry-specific modules, full IFC support, and native DWG compatibility. Sold as a perpetual license (€585, regular €1,170, –50%).
• ArCADia BIM PLUS 14 Advanced tier of ArCADia BIM including the full ACIS solid modeling kernel for creating and editing complex 3D solids with boolean operations and SAT file import/export. Perpetual license priced at €670 (regular €1,340, –50%).
• ArCADia BIM LT 14 Entry-level BIM software for architects, with intelligent objects (walls, doors, windows, stairs) and automatic documentation updates; full DWG/DXF and IFC support. Perpetual license priced at €383 (regular €765, –50%).
• INTERsoft-INTELLICAD 2025 Standalone CAD software for Windows providing 2D/3D technical documentation in native DWG format (AutoCAD 2.5 to 2018 compatibility); serves as the base technology for the ArCADia BIM system. Perpetual license priced at €150 (regular €395, –62%).
• ArCADia-ARCHITECTURE BIM module for architectural design with multilayer wall creation, window/door insertion, automatic room generation, stair design, ceiling and roof creation, and automatic cross-sections. Sold as a perpetual add-on license requiring an ArCADia BIM base platform.
• ArCADia-IFC RVT Collaboration module enabling import of IFC and Revit RVT/RFA files as sublayers for cross-platform BIM exchange with Revit, ArchiCAD, Allplan, and other IFC-compatible tools.
• ArCADia-Escape Routes 3 BIM module for creating fire evacuation plans using ISO 23601 compliant symbols for emergency exit planning. Sold as a perpetual add-on license to the ArCADia BIM 14 base platform.
• ArCADia-Surveyor BIM module for land survey and site measurement that incorporates geodetic data into building projects.
• ArCADia-3D MAKER 3D presentation and model export module that creates interactive .a3d files viewable in the free ArCADia-3D VIEWER without requiring a full ArCADia license. Perpetual license priced at €65 (regular €130).
• ArCADia-3D VIEWER Free standalone application for viewing 3D projects and walking through them without modifying the project; can be embedded in presentations created with ArCADia-3D MAKER.
• ArCADia-TEXT Free RTF file browser included in ArCADia programs for editing print lists, inserting raster images, and saving in RTF, DOC, DOCX, PDF, and TXT formats.
• ArCADia-ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS BIM module for designing internal low-voltage electrical systems with intelligent objects for sockets, switches, lighting fixtures, distribution boards, and cable routes coordinated with the architectural model. Perpetual license priced at €110 (regular €220).
• ArCADia-ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS PLUS Advanced electrical module extending Electrical Installations with cable tray design, DIALux lighting integration, load current calculations, voltage drop calculations, and short-circuit current analysis. Perpetual license priced at €80 (regular €160); requires Electrical Installations base.
• ArCADia-Distribution Boards Module for designing electrical panels and switchgear, producing single-line circuit diagrams, designing switchgear layouts, and performing technical calculations using an editable component library. Perpetual license priced at €180 (regular €360).
• ArCADia-LIGHTNING PROTECTION INSTALLATIONS Module for designing external lightning protection systems with automatic calculations and European-standard compliance checking. Perpetual license priced at €58.
• ArCADia-POWER NETWORKS Module for external low-voltage power network design from transformer to distribution panel, supporting cable and overhead power network design with technical calculations. Perpetual license priced at €178 (regular €355).
• ArCADia-TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS Module for structured cabling and external data network design from initial distribution frame to cable termination inside buildings. Perpetual license priced at €405 (regular €810).
• ArCADia-WATER SUPPLY INSTALLATIONS Module for internal water supply design, supporting cold and hot water plumbing with automatic connections, axonometric views, hydraulic calculations, and element selection. Perpetual license priced at €208 (regular €415).
• ArCADia-SEWAGE INSTALLATIONS Module for internal drainage and sewage system design with automatic pipe connections, developments, profiles, and hydraulic calculations. Perpetual license priced at €160 (regular €320).
• ArCADia-SEWAGE NETWORKS Module for external drainage and stormwater network design, supporting sanitary, rainwater, and combined sewage systems with hydraulic calculations. Perpetual license priced at €365 (regular €730).
• ArCADia-GAS INSTALLATIONS Module for internal gas installation design with calculation schemes, axonometric views, hydraulic verification, and equipment selection. Perpetual license priced at €155 (regular €310).
• ArCADia-EXTERNAL GAS INSTALLATIONS Module for external gas network and connection design with longitudinal profiles, calculations, and pressure verification. Perpetual license priced at €245 (regular €490).
• ArCADia-HEATING INSTALLATIONS Module for central heating system design with radiators, pipes, axonometric views, automatic heater selection, and circulation calculations. Perpetual license priced at €188 (regular €375).
• ArCADia-VENTILATION SYSTEMS Module for mechanical ventilation and HVAC design, creating ductwork drawings, ventilation device placement, and air flow calculations.
• ArCADia-REINFORCED CONCRETE COLUMN Module for RC column design and reinforcement documentation with automatic reinforcement steel lists.
• ArCADia-REINFORCED CONCRETE SLAB Module for slab reinforcement design with bar schedules and automatic documentation generation.
• ArCADia-REINFORCED CONCRETE COMPONENT Module for advanced RC structural element design with a parameterized library, automatic view and cross-section generation, and LISP script customization. Perpetual license priced at €260 (regular €520).
• ArCADia-LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE Module for site and garden design in BIM projects with terrain modeling and landscape elements.
• ArCADia-LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE Library Catalog of 236 high-quality 3D objects for urban architecture and building surroundings (benches, bicycle stands, plants, lamps, playground equipment). Perpetual license priced at €35 (regular €70).
• ArCADia-GARDEN Library Library of 400 3D garden architecture objects including summer houses, gates, bridges, barriers, pergolas, lamps, garden furniture, trees, plants, and cars.
• ArCADia-HOTEL Library Library of over 400 3D objects for hotel, motel, and guesthouse interior design including furniture, kitchen, and bathroom fittings.
• ArCADia-ELEMENTS OF ELEVATION Library Library of nearly 600 3D facade elements for decorating building exteriors and room walls (covings, balusters, cornices, corbels, keystones, columns, pilasters, rosettes).
• ArCADia-PALLET FURNITURE Library Library of 121 3D pallet furniture objects for loft-style apartments, gardens, terraces, restaurants, and office spaces. Perpetual license priced at €58 (regular €115).
• ArCADia-COMMUNAL SPACES FURNITURE Library 3D furniture library for communal spaces in ArCADia BIM projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Automatic documentation updates eliminate manual revision work when designs change
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• IntelliCAD Technology ConsortiumcoreTechnology or IntegrationArCADiasoft builds its core CAD engine on the IntelliCAD platform licensed from the IntelliCAD Technology Consortium. This provides the foundational DWG-compatible drawing environment upon which ArCADiasoft adds its proprietary BIM extensions and industry modules.
• IntersoftcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINTERsoft sp. z o.o. is the developer of ArCADia software. Together with ArCADiasoft Chudzik sp.j., they form the co-administrators of the ArCADiasoft brand. INTERsoft handles the core software development.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Autodesk (Revit, AutoCAD): Global AEC software leader with Revit (BIM) and AutoCAD. ArCADia interoperates with Revit via IFC and RVT and competes for the same architect/engineer buyer, but Autodesk is a multi-product incumbent with subscription model and a much larger R&D and sales footprint.
• Nemetschek Group (Allplan, Vectorworks): European AEC software group owning Allplan, Vectorworks, and Graphisoft. ArCADia supports Allplan-format collaboration and competes across the same Central European and DACH markets.
• Dassault Systèmes (CATIA, 3DEXPERIENCE): Enterprise PLM/BIM and 3D platform serving AEC, manufacturing, and infrastructure. Overlaps with ArCADia PLUS's ACIS-based solid modeling but at enterprise scale, not SMB architecture.
• Trimble (Tekla, SketchUp): Broad AEC and structural engineering software provider with Tekla (BIM for structures) and SketchUp (3D modeling). Comparable to ArCADia's structural and architectural modules but with much larger global footprint.

Direct peers

• Bricsys (BricsCAD): DWG-based CAD platform with a perpetual license model and BIM add-on. Closest direct peer to ArCADia's perpetual-license, DWG-native positioning and similar target customer of cost-conscious European SMBs.
• ZWSOFT (ZWCAD): DWG-based CAD platform competing on perpetual licensing and low price points. Targets similar SMB architects/engineers and is built on similar IntelliCAD technology roots, making it a near-direct comparable.
• Graphisoft (ArchiCAD): Direct BIM competitor for architects with IFC support, owned by the Nemetschek Group. ArCADia explicitly supports ArchiCAD-format collaboration and targets the same architectural design and documentation workflows.
• Vectorworks (Nemetschek): Design and BIM software for architecture, landscape, and entertainment design with IFC support. Comparable to ArCADia for architects and landscape designers, with a stronger design-focused brand.

Regional players

• Geosoft (GeoniCS, Geodesy): Russian-developed IntelliCAD-based civil engineering and survey software with similar platform roots and module architecture. Comparable technology base but regional concentration limits direct competition.

Emerging players

• ACCA Software (Edificius, usBIM): Italian BIM/CAD software developer (Edificius) with IFC-first approach and perpetual licensing. Closest direct emerging European peer to ArCADia in size, model, and target market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/arcadiasoft.eu
• Xx.com/arcadiasoft
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arcadiasoft

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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