Arcol
Arcol is a web-based building design platform that keeps parametric models, live metrics, and presentation boards in one workspace for feasibility work and team review.
Arcol runs in the browser as a parametric modeling environment where masses, floors, and metrics stay linked in one workspace. Teams use boards for presentations while collaborators comment on shared projects, which lines up with how the vendor groups boards, modeling, metrics, and collaboration as product pillars (Arcol product pages, 2026).
HCM Architects described about a 25% faster project delivery in a published customer story (Arcol customer stories, 2026). Your results will vary by scope and process, but that figure is an example of how firms talk about time savings when design and reporting stay synchronized.
The company also publishes an AI roadmap that includes agents for costing, zoning, and structural coordination, with several items marked as in development or upcoming rather than generally available (Arcol product AI page, 2026). Treat those agents as a moving roadmap, not a fixed checklist, and confirm what your workspace can use today.
Help Center documentation covers imports such as DWG and DXF and exports including Revit, SketchUp, Excel, GLB, and PNG images, with export actions grouped under the File menu (Arcol Help Center, 2026). Public pricing lists a free Solo tier and a paid Team plan, and the pricing FAQ states Revit export is limited to paid plans (Arcol pricing, 2026).
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Pros and cons
Pros
- A free Solo tier is advertised with no card required on the public pricing page (Arcol pricing, 2026).
- Product pages emphasize a single shared model with metrics and boards instead of static handoffs (Arcol product pages, 2026).
- Intercom-based help covers modeling, metrics, boards, sharing, and import or export (Arcol Help Center, 2026).
Cons
- Revit export is called out as a paid-plan feature in the public pricing FAQ (Arcol pricing, 2026).
- Billing help states the free plan includes three draft projects, which can cap exploration for heavy testers (Arcol Help Center, 2026).
- Several AI agents are described as in development or not yet next in line, so do not assume full agent coverage on day one (Arcol product AI page, 2026).
Key features
Parametric massing: Lofts, booleans, and floor splits so early geometry stays editable while metrics track changes (Arcol product modeling page, 2026).
Live metrics: Cost and program-style feedback that updates as the massing changes for preconstruction conversations (Arcol product metrics page, 2026).
Boards: Presentation surfaces tied to the model so reviews stay anchored to the same data (Arcol product pages, 2026).
Roles: Editors change models and metrics; invited collaborators view and comment, as defined in the public pricing FAQ (Arcol pricing, 2026).
Exchange: Help articles document DWG and DXF import and exports to Revit, SketchUp, Excel, GLB, and PNG from the File menu (Arcol Help Center, 2026).
Pricing
Solo (free)
Contact sales
Public site lists Solo as free; help articles state three draft projects on the free plan. Verify on arcol.io/pricing.
Team (monthly)
per month
$100.00
Listed as $100 per month billed monthly on arcol.io/pricing as of 2026-04-03. Confirm tax and region.
Frequently asked questions
Is Arcol free?
The public site advertises a free Solo tier with no credit card. Help articles add that the free plan includes three draft projects and that paid capabilities roll up under Team plans (Arcol pricing, 2026; Arcol Help Center, 2026).
How much does Arcol Team cost?
The public pricing page lists Team at $100 per month when billed monthly in United States dollars (Arcol pricing, 2026). Annual pricing appears in the plan comparison; confirm the live page before you buy because numbers can change.
Does Arcol export to Revit?
Yes. Help Center articles describe Revit export workflows. The pricing FAQ also states Revit export is available on paid plans only, so free Solo users should expect to upgrade for that path (Arcol Help Center, 2026; Arcol pricing, 2026).
What file formats can Arcol import or export?
Help articles list DWG and DXF import, model import, and exports to Revit, SketchUp, Excel, GLB, and PNG, plus a short note on other export types (Arcol Help Center, 2026). Always test a sample project for your exact deliverables.
What is the difference between an editor and a collaborator in Arcol?
The public pricing FAQ defines editors as people who can edit models, metrics, and presentations, while collaborators can view and comment on projects you invite them to (Arcol pricing, 2026). Billing admins handle team payments in settings.
Does Arcol run on Mac or Windows?
Arcol is a web application accessed through a browser at app.arcol.io rather than a traditional desktop install listed by operating system (Arcol website, 2026). Use a current browser release and check vendor guidance if your IT policy blocks WebGL or similar features.
When should a team pick Arcol instead of a full BIM authoring suite?
Arcol focuses on early massing, metrics, and shared boards in a web model, which suits feasibility and option studies. Full BIM suites still tend to own detailed construction documentation and discipline-heavy production; match the tool to the LOD and deliverables you need (general AEC practice guidance).