Allplan vs BricsCAD BIM

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Higher score Allplan #3 in Architectural Design Software 9.1/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Allplan

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BricsCAD BIM #6 in Architectural Design Software 8.4/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 5 features Visit BricsCAD BIM

• Allplan fits best

  Multidiscipline firms needing BIM and cost workflows

• BricsCAD BIM fits best

  Value-conscious multidisciplinary BIM teams

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Side by side

Feature	Allplan 9.1/10 Visit ↗	BricsCAD BIM 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.4
Ranking	#3 in Architectural Design Software	#6 in Architectural Design Software
Best for	Multidiscipline firms needing BIM and cost workflows	Value-conscious multidisciplinary BIM teams
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$140/user/mo	€1,060/seat/yr
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	14 days	30 days
Free trial length	14 days · no card needed	30 days · no card needed
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Desktop
Platforms	Web, Windows, iOS	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Email, Community, Docs	Tickets, Docs
Integrations	7 integrations	8 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Allplan 1/5 · BricsCAD BIM 1/5
BIM authoring	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Parametric modeling	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Construction documents	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Rendering tools	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
IFC support	✓	✓
Specs
Platform	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Project limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Covers architectural, structural and civil engineering workflows Combines BIMPLUS collaboration with IFC interoperability and clash detection Includes quantity takeoff, costing, scripting and detailing tools	Supports Windows, macOS, and Linux desktop workflows Combines IFC, RVT/RFA, BCF, DWG, Rhino, and SketchUp support Includes scan-to-BIM, clash checking, quantities, and BIMIFY AI classification
Cons	Annual-billed plans range from $140 to $404 per user per month The Basic plan focuses on drafting, basic 3D modeling and collaboration Mobile access is provided as a viewer rather than a full modeling workspace	No free plan; licensing starts at annual per-seat billing Cloud collaboration is not included No mobile access is available
Our verdict	Allplan is BIM software for architecture, structural and civil engineering, infrastructure, fabrication and construction workflows. It supports design and documentation from early concepts through detailed modeling, quantity takeoff,… Read the review →	BricsCAD BIM is a desktop BIM authoring toolset for architects, engineers, and construction professionals. It combines 2D drafting, 3D modeling, parametric modeling, BIM data management, building documentation, and point-cloud Scan-to-BIM… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Allplan — where it wins

  • Covers architectural, structural and civil engineering workflows
  • Combines BIMPLUS collaboration with IFC interoperability and clash detection
  • Includes quantity takeoff, costing, scripting and detailing tools

  Where it doesn't

  • Annual-billed plans range from $140 to $404 per user per month
  • The Basic plan focuses on drafting, basic 3D modeling and collaboration
  • Mobile access is provided as a viewer rather than a full modeling workspace

• BricsCAD BIM — where it wins

  • Supports Windows, macOS, and Linux desktop workflows
  • Combines IFC, RVT/RFA, BCF, DWG, Rhino, and SketchUp support
  • Includes scan-to-BIM, clash checking, quantities, and BIMIFY AI classification

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; licensing starts at annual per-seat billing
  • Cloud collaboration is not included
  • No mobile access is available

• Allplan9.1/10 · 14-day trial

  A broad BIM suite for firms coordinating architecture, engineering, construction and cost workflows.

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• BricsCAD BIM8.4/10 · 30-day trial

  A paid desktop BIM tool for multidisciplinary teams needing IFC and Revit interoperability.

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