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Head-to-head · Architectural Design Software

Allplan vs Edificius

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Allplan #3 in Architectural Design Software 9.1/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Allplan
Edificius #8 in Architectural Design Software 8.1/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Edificius

Allplan leads on 0 checks, Edificius on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAllplan · 9.1/10
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresEdificius · 5 of 5

Allplan scores higher on our rubric for architectural design software: 9.1 against 8.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

Allplan is the better fit for multidiscipline firms needing BIM and cost workflows. Edificius is the better fit for windows-based BIM teams needing rendering and takeoffs.

  • Allplan fits best

    Multidiscipline firms needing BIM and cost workflows

  • Edificius fits best

    Windows-based BIM teams needing rendering and takeoffs

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Side by side

Feature Allplan 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Edificius 8.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.1
Ranking #3 in Architectural Design Software #8 in Architectural Design Software
Best for Multidiscipline firms needing BIM and cost workflows Windows-based BIM teams needing rendering and takeoffs
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $140/user/mo €799/yr
Free plan — —
Free trial 14 days 30 days
Free trial length 14 days · no card needed 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Desktop
Platforms Web, Windows, iOS Windows
Support Email, Community, Docs Email, Community, Docs
Integrations 7 integrations 7 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Allplan 1/5 · Edificius 5/5
BIM authoring Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Parametric modeling Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Construction documents Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Rendering tools Not checked yet ✓ (best)
IFC support ✓ ✓
Specs
Platform Not checked yet Windows
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
  • Parametric 2D and 3D BIM with automatic construction documentation
  • Rendering, real-time visualization and immersive virtual reality
  • Dynamic bills of quantities plus scan-to-BIM and MEP workflows
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
  • Windows-only platform limits deployment flexibility
  • Starting price is €799 per year
  • No free plan; the trial is limited to 30 days
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,…

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Edificius is desktop BIM software from ACCA software S.p.A. for architects, engineers, surveyors and other AEC professionals. Its scope covers 2D and 3D architectural modeling with parametric objects, automatic floor plans, elevations,…

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  1. AllplanArchitectural Design Software 9.114-day trial
  2. EdificiusArchitectural Design Software 8.130-day trial

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

  • Edificius — where it wins

    • Parametric 2D and 3D BIM with automatic construction documentation
    • Rendering, real-time visualization and immersive virtual reality
    • Dynamic bills of quantities plus scan-to-BIM and MEP workflows

    Where it doesn't

    • Windows-only platform limits deployment flexibility
    • Starting price is €799 per year
    • No free plan; the trial is limited to 30 days
  • Allplan9.1/10 · 14-day trial

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

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  • Edificius8.1/10 · 30-day trial

    A broad Windows BIM package for design, documentation, rendering and takeoffs.

    Visit EdificiusFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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