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Head-to-head · BIM Objects Software

ARCAT BIM vs UNIFI

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score ARCAT BIM #7 in BIM Objects Software 8.1/10 Free plan · pricing on request Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit ARCAT BIM
UNIFI #8 in BIM Objects Software 8.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 3 features Visit UNIFI

ARCAT BIM leads on 0 checks, UNIFI on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreARCAT BIM · 8.1/10
  • Free planonly ARCAT BIM

ARCAT BIM scores higher on our rubric for bim objects software: 8.1 against 8.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.

On distribution channels, UNIFI gives you Multi-channel where ARCAT BIM offers Platform.

ARCAT BIM is the better fit for designers browsing manufacturer BIM objects and specs. UNIFI is the better fit for firms organizing and versioning Revit asset libraries.

  • ARCAT BIM fits best

    Designers browsing manufacturer BIM objects and specs

  • UNIFI fits best

    Firms organizing and versioning Revit asset libraries

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Side by side

Feature ARCAT BIM 8.1/10 Visit ↗ UNIFI 8.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.1 8.0
Ranking #7 in BIM Objects Software #8 in BIM Objects Software
Best for Designers browsing manufacturer BIM objects and specs Firms organizing and versioning Revit asset libraries
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price Free plan · pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, Windows
Support Email Email
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ARCAT BIM 2/3 · UNIFI 2/3
Object authoring Not checked yet —
Catalog management ✓ ✓
Usage analytics ✓ ✓
Specs
Supported formats RFA, RVT, DWG, SKP, IFC, GLB Revit Families (RFA), CAD blocks, PDF cut sheets, product images, and virtually any file type
Distribution channels Platform Multi-channel
Supported languages Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Search by building-product category and CSI division
  • Free downloads include Revit family and system files plus DWG
  • Browse BIM objects alongside specs, CAD drawings, and product information
  • Search libraries by family type, parameters, materials and tags
  • Preview Revit families in 3D and inspect parameters in a browser
  • Version assets, roll back changes and upgrade families server-side
Cons
  • Manufacturer listing and content services are a separate offering
  • Manufacturer services require a demo or information request
  • The library centers on manufacturer product content, not general-purpose BIM tools
  • Pricing is handled through sales rather than published plans
  • Object authoring is not supported
  • Project Analytics is not accepting new customers
Our verdict

ARCAT BIM is a library of building-product BIM objects and systems for architects, engineers, contractors, and other design professionals. It is aimed at people looking for manufacturer-specific content to use in BIM and CAD workflows.…

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UNIFI, now presented as Content Catalog, is a web-based system for organizing BIM content in metadata-based libraries. It is aimed at design and construction teams that need to manage approved assets, particularly firms maintaining Revit…

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  1. ARCAT BIMBIM Objects Software 8.1Free plan · pricing on request
  2. UNIFIBIM Objects Software 8.0Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • ARCAT BIM — where it wins

    • Search by building-product category and CSI division
    • Free downloads include Revit family and system files plus DWG
    • Browse BIM objects alongside specs, CAD drawings, and product information

    Where it doesn't

    • Manufacturer listing and content services are a separate offering
    • Manufacturer services require a demo or information request
    • The library centers on manufacturer product content, not general-purpose BIM tools

  • UNIFI — where it wins

    • Search libraries by family type, parameters, materials and tags
    • Preview Revit families in 3D and inspect parameters in a browser
    • Version assets, roll back changes and upgrade families server-side

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is handled through sales rather than published plans
    • Object authoring is not supported
    • Project Analytics is not accepting new customers
  • ARCAT BIM8.1/10 · Free plan · pricing on request

    A free-to-browse library of manufacturer BIM objects, drawings, specifications, and product information.

    Visit ARCAT BIMFull verdict →
  • UNIFI8.0/10 · Pricing on request

    A metadata-driven library for managing, previewing and versioning Revit assets.

    Visit UNIFIFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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