Comparison · Administration for architects
Buildhive vs Archisoft
Archisoft is the architects' version of Bouwsoft, which originally developed software for contractors. Architects mainly use it for contracts, invoicing and time tracking. Buildhive is built for the day-to-day follow-up of your projects, together with all your partners.
At a glance
| Buildhive | Archisoft | |
|---|---|---|
| Collaboration with clients, contractors and subcontractors | Yes | No |
| External partners without an account or password | Yes | No |
| Site reports | Yes | No |
| Site reports in your own house style | Yes | No |
| AI site reports, you approve | Yes | No |
| Price requests to subcontractors and suppliers | Yes | No |
| Document sharing with version control and read receipts | Yes | No |
| Tasks linked to site reports | Yes | No |
| Schedule changes sent automatically to external partners | Yes | No |
| Work with your own AI via MCP | Yes | No |
| Mailbox connected (Gmail, Outlook, …) | Yes | No |
| Time tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Prepare invoicesGet all your invoicing data ready and export it straight to the invoicing package of your choice. | Yes | Yes |
| Invoicing | No | Yes |
Where Buildhive makes the difference
Built for architects and construction
Buildhive starts from how architects and construction professionals actually follow up their projects.
Easy to use
A modern, clear interface. Your team gets up to speed quickly, without lengthy training.
Collaborate with your partners
Clients, contractors and subcontractors collaborate via a link, without an account or password.
Site reports and price requests
Create site reports in your own house style and request prices from subcontractors, all in the same project.
Where Archisoft is strong
Contracts and invoicing
Archisoft offers contract management and invoicing. Buildhive does not offer invoicing today.
Part of a large group
Archisoft is part of the Visma group, with other administrative software in the same ecosystem.
Archisoft and Buildhive together
You do not have to replace Archisoft. Keep it for your contracts and invoicing, and use Buildhive for everything operational: time tracking, site reports, tasks, documents, price requests and collaboration with your partners.
Frequently asked questions
Buildhive + AI
AI done right, with the tools you already use
Buildhive uses AI to take the preparatory work off your hands, not to write in your name. And it works with your own AI assistant and your mailbox.
AI site reports
Dictate on the building site and the AI turns your notes into a first draft in your own template, with suggested follow-up tasks. You review, adjust and send. Nothing goes out in your name without your approval.
Discover AI on siteWork with your own AI
Buildhive offers an MCP connection. The AI you already use works directly with your Buildhive projects: ask about your tasks, documents or planning without copying and pasting.
Your mailbox connected
Connect your Gmail or Outlook account and send messages, price requests and documents straight from your own email address.
Conclusion
Archisoft is an administrative foundation. Buildhive is where your projects are followed up every day, with all your partners involved. Together they cover both your administration and your projects.