Allplan vs Autodesk Forma Build

Allplan9.0Visit Autodesk Forma Build7.9Visit

Higher score Allplan #3 in 3D Architecture Software 9.0/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Allplan

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Autodesk Forma Build #6 in 3D Architecture Software 7.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Autodesk

• Allplan fits best

  Teams spanning architecture, structures, and civil

• Autodesk Forma Build fits best

  Construction teams managing delivery, not BIM

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Side by side

Feature	Allplan 9.0/10 Visit ↗	Autodesk Forma Build 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	7.9
Ranking	#3 in 3D Architecture Software	#6 in 3D Architecture Software
Best for	Teams spanning architecture, structures, and civil	Construction teams managing delivery, not BIM
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$140/user/mo	Pricing on request
Free plan	—	Not checked yet
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, iOS	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Community, Docs	Community, Docs
Integrations	7 integrations	400+ integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Allplan 0/3 · Autodesk Forma Build 0/3
BIM tools	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
2D floor plans	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Team collaboration	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Rendering	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Supported platforms	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
File formats	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Covers architectural, structural and civil workflows in one BIM environment Includes IFC exchange, clash detection, quantity takeoff and costing workflows BIMPLUS cloud collaboration plus Python API and visual scripting support	Links documents, schedules, RFIs, submittals, and cost workflows Mobile field access includes offline support, forms, reports, and markups Offers Gantt and list schedule views plus analytics and AI-supported risk insights
Cons	No free plan; subscriptions are billed annually Starting price is $140 per user per month on annual billing Mobile access is viewer-focused rather than full authoring	Does not establish 3D architectural modeling capabilities Pricing is quote-based rather than shown as a public amount Support channels are community and documentation, without 24/7 support
Our verdict	Allplan is BIM software for architecture, structural engineering, civil engineering, infrastructure, fabrication and construction teams. It supports work from early concepts and 2D drafting through 3D modeling, documentation, detailing,… Read the review →	Autodesk Forma Build is cloud-based construction management software for owners, general contractors, specialty contractors, and other construction professionals. It connects office and jobsite work around project documents, schedules,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Allplan — where it wins

  • Covers architectural, structural and civil workflows in one BIM environment
  • Includes IFC exchange, clash detection, quantity takeoff and costing workflows
  • BIMPLUS cloud collaboration plus Python API and visual scripting support

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; subscriptions are billed annually
  • Starting price is $140 per user per month on annual billing
  • Mobile access is viewer-focused rather than full authoring

• Autodesk Forma Build — where it wins

  • Links documents, schedules, RFIs, submittals, and cost workflows
  • Mobile field access includes offline support, forms, reports, and markups
  • Offers Gantt and list schedule views plus analytics and AI-supported risk insights

  Where it doesn't

  • Does not establish 3D architectural modeling capabilities
  • Pricing is quote-based rather than shown as a public amount
  • Support channels are community and documentation, without 24/7 support

• Allplan9.0/10 · 14-day trial

  A multidisciplinary BIM suite connecting design, coordination, quantities and construction workflows.

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• Autodesk Forma Build7.9/10 · Pricing on request

  Construction delivery workflows for teams that need project coordination, not 3D modeling.

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