Allplan vs ARCHLine.XP

Allplan9.1Visit ARCHLine.XP8.8Visit

Higher score Allplan #3 in Architectural CAD Software 9.1/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 6 features Visit Allplan

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ARCHLine.XP #6 in Architectural CAD Software 8.8/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 6 features Visit ARCHLine.XP

• Allplan fits best

  Teams spanning architecture, structure, and civil

• ARCHLine.XP fits best

  Architects wanting BIM, rendering, and takeoffs

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Side by side

Feature	Allplan 9.1/10 Visit ↗	ARCHLine.XP 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.8
Ranking	#3 in Architectural CAD Software	#6 in Architectural CAD Software
Best for	Teams spanning architecture, structure, and civil	Architects wanting BIM, rendering, and takeoffs
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$140/user/mo	€3,010 one-time
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	14 days	30 days
Free trial length	14 days · no card needed	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, iOS	Windows, macOS, Android
Support	Email, Community, Docs	Email, Docs, Community
Integrations	7 integrations	10 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Allplan 1/6 · ARCHLine.XP 1/6
BIM support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Parametric modeling	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Integrated rendering	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
IFC interoperability	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Site/terrain tools	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Quantity takeoff	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Deployment model	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Connects architectural, structural, and civil workflows with IFC exchange. Coordinates models and detects clashes through cloud collaboration in BIMPLUS. Supports takeoffs, costing, detailing, and Python API or visual scripting.	Parametric BIM keeps plans, sections, elevations, and schedules coordinated. Rendering, interior design, and point-cloud tools are included. IFC, DWG, RVT, and teamwork workflows support collaboration.
Cons	Annual plans start at $140 per user per month. Full BIM modeling starts at the $241 Concept plan. Mobile access is viewer-focused rather than full editing.	The €3,010 perpetual license excludes VAT, and updates cost extra. macOS use requires Windows through Boot Camp. Android access is through the ARCHLine.XP Viewer application.
Our verdict	Allplan brings 2D drafting and 3D BIM modeling together for architecture, structural engineering, civil engineering, infrastructure, and construction work. Its scope runs from concept design and documentation to detailed modeling, quantity… Read the review →	ARCHLine.XP is a desktop CAD/BIM application for architects, interior designers, and construction professionals. Its model-based workflow covers 2D floor plans, 3D building elements, parametric design, construction documents, schedules,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Allplan — where it wins

  • Connects architectural, structural, and civil workflows with IFC exchange.
  • Coordinates models and detects clashes through cloud collaboration in BIMPLUS.
  • Supports takeoffs, costing, detailing, and Python API or visual scripting.

  Where it doesn't

  • Annual plans start at $140 per user per month.
  • Full BIM modeling starts at the $241 Concept plan.
  • Mobile access is viewer-focused rather than full editing.

• ARCHLine.XP — where it wins

  • Parametric BIM keeps plans, sections, elevations, and schedules coordinated.
  • Rendering, interior design, and point-cloud tools are included.
  • IFC, DWG, RVT, and teamwork workflows support collaboration.

  Where it doesn't

  • The €3,010 perpetual license excludes VAT, and updates cost extra.
  • macOS use requires Windows through Boot Camp.
  • Android access is through the ARCHLine.XP Viewer application.

• Allplan9.1/10 · 14-day trial

  A multidisciplinary BIM suite with broad workflows, priced from $140 per user monthly on annual billing.

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• ARCHLine.XP8.8/10 · 30-day trial

  A broad BIM, documentation, rendering, and takeoff package for architecture teams.

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