Allplan vs Graphisoft BIMx

Allplan7.7Visit Graphisoft BIMx6.8Visit

Higher score Allplan #3 in Architecture Software 7.7/10 From $140/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Allplan

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Graphisoft BIMx #6 in Architecture Software 6.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Graphisoft

• Allplan fits best

  Multidiscipline firms needing BIM and cost workflows

• Graphisoft BIMx fits best

  Teams sharing and reviewing BIM models

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Side by side

Feature	Allplan 7.7/10 Visit ↗	Graphisoft BIMx 6.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.7	6.8
Ranking	#3 in Architecture Software	#6 in Architecture Software
Best for	Multidiscipline firms needing BIM and cost workflows	Teams sharing and reviewing BIM models
Pricing model	Paid	Free
Starting price	$140/user/mo	Not published
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, iOS	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Community, Docs	Tickets, Docs
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Allplan 0/4 · Graphisoft BIMx 0/4
BIM workflows	Not published	Not published
Construction documents	Not published	Not published
Rendering tools	Not published	Not published
Team collaboration	Not published	Not published
Specs
Supported file formats	Not published	.bimx
Supported platforms	Not published	web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Our review
Pros	Connects architectural, structural and civil workflows with IFC exchange. BIMPLUS collaboration, model coordination and clash detection support team reviews. Quantity takeoff, costing, detailing and scripting extend work beyond modeling.	Links interactive 3D models with 2D layouts and BIM data Includes 2D and 3D measurement, element details, and issue markups Runs on web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
Cons	No free plan; annual-billed plans start at $140 per user per month. Advanced BIM and multi-material detailing require higher-priced tiers. Mobile access is viewer-focused rather than a full editing workflow.	It is for model presentation and review, not BIM authoring Some collaboration features depend on Graphisoft account status or eligibility Sharing options vary between Model Transfer links and private hyper-model sharing
Our verdict	Allplan brings 2D drafting and 3D BIM modeling together for architecture, structural and civil engineering, infrastructure, fabrication and construction work. It is aimed at multidisciplinary AEC teams that need to carry models from early… Read the review →	Graphisoft BIMx brings 3D models, 2D layouts, and BIM data together in hyper-models for architects, engineers, construction teams, and clients. It is designed for exploring and presenting project information rather than creating or… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Allplan — where it wins

  • Connects architectural, structural and civil workflows with IFC exchange.
  • BIMPLUS collaboration, model coordination and clash detection support team reviews.
  • Quantity takeoff, costing, detailing and scripting extend work beyond modeling.

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; annual-billed plans start at $140 per user per month.
  • Advanced BIM and multi-material detailing require higher-priced tiers.
  • Mobile access is viewer-focused rather than a full editing workflow.

• Graphisoft BIMx — where it wins

  • Links interactive 3D models with 2D layouts and BIM data
  • Includes 2D and 3D measurement, element details, and issue markups
  • Runs on web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android

  Where it doesn't

  • It is for model presentation and review, not BIM authoring
  • Some collaboration features depend on Graphisoft account status or eligibility
  • Sharing options vary between Model Transfer links and private hyper-model sharing

• Allplan7.7/10 · From $140/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial

  A multidisciplinary BIM suite with coordination, detailing and cost workflows at annual per-user prices.

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• Graphisoft BIMx6.8/10 · Free plan

  A free BIM model viewer for teams sharing and reviewing linked 3D and 2D project information.

  Visit GraphisoftFull verdict →