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Head-to-head · 3D Architecture Software

Allplan vs Bonsai

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Allplan #3 in 3D Architecture Software 9.0/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Allplan
Bonsai #7 in 3D Architecture Software 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Bonsai

Allplan leads on 0 checks, Bonsai on 1, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAllplan · 9.0/10
  • Free planonly Bonsai
  • Free trialonly Allplan

Allplan scores higher on our rubric for 3d architecture software: 9.0 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #7.

Bonsai offers free plan; Allplan doesn't.

Allplan is the better fit for teams spanning architecture, structures, and civil. Bonsai is the better fit for BIM users prioritizing free, open IFC authoring.

  • Allplan fits best

    Teams spanning architecture, structures, and civil

  • Bonsai fits best

    BIM users prioritizing free, open IFC authoring

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Side by side

Feature Allplan 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Bonsai 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 7.9
Ranking #3 in 3D Architecture Software #7 in 3D Architecture Software
Best for Teams spanning architecture, structures, and civil BIM users prioritizing free, open IFC authoring
Pricing model Paid Free
Starting price $140/user/mo Free plan
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Desktop
Platforms Web, Windows, iOS Windows, macOS, Linux
Support Email, Community, Docs Community, Docs
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Allplan 0/3 · Bonsai 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
  • Authors and explores IFC models natively within Blender.
  • Covers drawings, structural and MEP workflows, scheduling, and quantities.
  • Includes clash detection and facility-management data workflows.
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
  • Desktop-only deployment has no mobile access.
  • Requires Blender as its host application.
  • Support is through community and documentation channels.
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,…

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Bonsai brings BIM authoring into Blender as a free, open-source desktop add-on built around IFC as its native data structure. It is aimed at architects, engineers, construction professionals, and other AEC users working in OpenBIM…

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  1. Allplan3D Architecture Software 9.014-day trial
  2. Bonsai3D Architecture Software 7.9Free plan

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

  • Bonsai — where it wins

    • Authors and explores IFC models natively within Blender.
    • Covers drawings, structural and MEP workflows, scheduling, and quantities.
    • Includes clash detection and facility-management data workflows.

    Where it doesn't

    • Desktop-only deployment has no mobile access.
    • Requires Blender as its host application.
    • Support is through community and documentation channels.
  • Allplan9.0/10 · 14-day trial

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

    Visit AllplanFull verdict →
  • Bonsai7.9/10 · Free plan

    A desktop BIM add-on for multi-discipline IFC authoring, coordination, and documentation.

    Visit BonsaiFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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